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High Efficiency Thermophotovoltaics for Automotive Applications
Technical Paper
2000-01-0991
ISSN: 0148-7191, e-ISSN: 2688-3627
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SAE 2000 World Congress
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English
Abstract
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.
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Authors
- Massimo Mazzer - CNR - Institute of Electronic Materials
- Arturo De Risi - University of Lecce, Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell'Innovazione
- Domenico Laforgia - University of Lecce, Dipartimento di Ingegneria dell'Innovazione
- Keith Barnham - Imperial College of Science and Technology, Department of Physics
- Carsten Rohr - Imperial College of Science and Technology, Department of Physics
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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.Also In
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