Photothermophotovoltaic converter

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1987-04-29

1988-05-24

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Panel or array

136253, 136259, H02N 600

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047463708

ABSTRACT:
A photothermophotovoltaic energy conversion system converts solar energy to electrical energy and includes a radiator and a photovoltaic cell. The photovoltaic cell receives incoming energy, including solar energy, and converts a first portion of the incoming energy to electrical energy. The photovoltaic cell includes a reflector for reflecting a second portion of the incoming energy to the radiator to heat it. The heated radiator in turn radiates energy back to the photovoltaic cell for subsequent energy conversion therein of a first portion thereof. A second portion is reflected to the radiator, conserving heat.

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Bennett and Olsen, Analysis of Multiple-Cell Concentrator/Photovoltaic Systems, Joint Center for Graduate Study, Richland, Washington, copyright 1978, pp. 868-873 (13th IEEE Photovoltaic Specialists Conference).

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