The Use of Simulation for the Design and Analysis of Thermophotovoltaic Networks

Oppenlander, JE ; Vell, JL ; Gaes, WS ; Siganporia, DM ; Danielson, LR ; Dashiell, MW

Lockheed Martin

关键词: Simulation;    42 Engineering;    Simulators;    Design;    Illuminance;   

DOI  :  10.2172/837655
RP-ID  :  LM-04K061
RP-ID  :  AC 12-00-SN39357
RP-ID  :  837655

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Simulation has provided valuable quantification of the fundamental behavior of thermophotovoltaic cell networks. The results of simulation studies have supported the design and fabrication of small-scale demonstration networks and are expected to guide assembly of large-scale systems. This paper describes the methodology and software simulator developed to address issues in thermophotovoltaic (TPV) networking, including failure analysis, electrical network design, and nonuniform illumination. Results from simulation studies are given illustrating their application to the design and fabrication of small-scale TPV arrays.