High Efficiency Thermophotovoltaics for Automotive Applications 2000-01-0991
Theromophotovoltaic generators are a convenient solution to extend the range of commercial electric vehicles. High efficiencies and small volumes are required for this application. This paper shows how this problem can be addressed by using a new generation of photovoltaic cells based on quantum low-dimensional structures. Their advantage over the conventional (single gap) cells are remarkable, particularly for the conversion of narrow-band infrared radiation, produced by a combustor coupled to a selective emitter at about 1500K-1800K.
Citation: Mazzer, M., De Risi, A., Laforgia, D., Barnham, K. et al., "High Efficiency Thermophotovoltaics for Automotive Applications," SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-0991, 2000, https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-0991. Download Citation
Author(s):
Massimo Mazzer, Arturo De Risi, Domenico Laforgia, Keith Barnham, Carsten Rohr
Affiliated:
CNR - Institute of Electronic Materials, University of Lecce, Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell'Innovazione, Imperial College of Science and Technology, Department of Physics
Pages: 7
Event:
SAE 2000 World Congress
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Sensors and Transducers-PT-68
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