Front Surface Spectral Control Development for TPV Energy Conversion (a Presentation).

Rahmlow, T. D. ; Lazo-Wasem, J. E. ; Gratrix, E. J. ; Fourspring, P. M. ; DePoy, D. M.

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关键词: Thermophotovoltaic converters;    Energy conversion;    Antimony;    Selenides;    Efficiency;   

RP-ID  :  DE2005837671

学科分类：工程和技术（综合）

美国|英语

来源: National Technical Reports Library

【 摘 要 】

This paper discusses the introduction to the potential of alternative materials that provide higher temperature stability than current materials. The outline of this report is: (1) Review briefly the importance of spectral control; (2) Provide current results; (3) Introduce the temperature stability issue; (4) Describe the requirements for alternate materials; and (5) Present alternative materials. The conclusions of this report are: (1) Antimony selenide has achieved the highest spectral efficiency to date; (2) Several materials expected to have higher temperature stability have been shown to be viable; (3) So far, with limited development, the performance of the these materials is lower than Antimony selenide; and (4) Additional development will be required to achieve similar or higher performance.