Covering one of the hot topics in alternative energy generation, this volume explains the basics of thermophotovoltaics-deriving power from heat-and explains applications such as energy production from waste heat recovery and concentrated solar power.

Thermophotovoltaics is the science and technology associated with the direct generation of electricity from high temperature heat. Potential applications include combined heat and power, portable and auxiliary power, radioisotope space power, industrial waste heat recovery and concentrated solar power. This book aims at serving as an introduction to the underlying theory, overview of present day components and system arrangements, and update of the latest developments in the field. The emphasis is placed on the understanding of the critical aspects of efficient thermophotovoltaic system design. The aim is to assist researchers in the field.

Book on the hot topic of alternative energy generation Represents the state-of-the-art in thermovoltaics which is expected to become as important as photovoltaics Deals with thermovoltaics, a method for direct generation of electric energy from heat The basics are clearly explained Applications like energy production from waste heat recovery and concentrated solare power are the main focus of this book Appeals to researchers in thermovoltaics and engineers in alternative energy generation alike

Autorentext

The author studied electrical engineering at Heilbronn University in Germany and completed his PhD in the field of thermophotovoltaics at Northumbria University in the UK in 2005. Currently, he works at the Institute of Technical Thermodynamics at the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

Inhalt
Introduction.- PART I: Radiators (Emitters).- Filters.- Photovoltaic Cells.- PART II: SYSTEMS.- Heat Transfer.- Cavity Design and Optical Control.- Competing Technologies.- Projected System Performances and Potential Applications.