Thermophotovoltaic Generation of Power for Use in a Series Hybrid Vehicle 972648
Rather than converting heat energy into mechanical energy in an internal combustion engine and then converting mechanical energy into electrical energy in a magnetic field, thermophotovoltaic (TPV) generators work by directly converting heat energy in the form of infrared radiation into electricity using photovoltaic cells. A series hybrid vehicle uses this electrical energy to keep the batteries at a constant state of charge. These batteries then provide the energy for the electric motor, which propels the vehicle down the road.
Citation: Seal, M., Christ, S., Campbell, G., West, E. et al., "Thermophotovoltaic Generation of Power for Use in a Series Hybrid Vehicle," SAE Technical Paper 972648, 1997, https://doi.org/10.4271/972648. Download Citation
Author(s):
Michael Seal, Steve Christ, Gavin Campbell, Edward West, Lewis Fraas
Affiliated:
Western Washington Univ.
Pages: 9
Event:
1997 SAE Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Electric/Hybrid Vehicles: Alternative Powerplants, Energy Management, and Battery Technology-SP-1284, SAE 1997 Transactions - Journal of Passenger Cars-V106-6
Related Topics:
Hybrid electric vehicles
Electric motors
Solar energy
Batteries
Combustion and combustion processes
Energy consumption
Electric power
Radiation
Magnetic materials
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