Measured and predicted performance of a micro-thermophotovoltaic device with a heat-recirculating micro-emitter

J. H. Park, J. S. So, H. J. Moon, O. C. Kwon

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Abstract

A new configuration of a 1-10 W micro-thermophoto-voltaic (micro-TPV) device is studied experimentally and computationally. In the micro-TPV device thermal energy is directly converted into electrical energy through thermal radiation without any moving parts. For stable burning in a small confinement with uniform wall temperature, the present micro-emitter is a simple cylinder with an annular-type shield to apply for a heat-recirculation concept. The micro-emitter is surrounded with a chamber on the inner wall of which photovoltaic cells (PVCs) are supposed to be installed. The enhanced vacuumity of the PVC-installed chamber does not substantially affect the micro-TPV device performance, while the enhanced gap between the micro-emitter and PVC-installed chamber walls improves the cooling performance. For optimized design conditions, the results show that the present micro-TPV device configuration can be used in practical applications, avoiding frictional losses and clearance problems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009
Pages173-176
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2009 Dec 1
EventNanotechnology 2009: Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Coatings, Fluidics and Compact Modeling - 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009 - Houston, TX, United States
Duration: 2009 May 3 → 2009 May 7

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009
Volume3

Other

OtherNanotechnology 2009: Biofuels, Renewable Energy, Coatings, Fluidics and Compact Modeling - 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009
CountryUnited States
CityHouston, TX
Period09/5/3 → 09/5/7

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Biotechnology
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomaterials

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    Park, J. H., So, J. S., Moon, H. J., & Kwon, O. C. (2009). Measured and predicted performance of a micro-thermophotovoltaic device with a heat-recirculating micro-emitter. In Technical Proceedings of the 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009 (pp. 173-176). (Technical Proceedings of the 2009 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2009; Vol. 3).