Radiant energy – Radiant energy generation and sources
Patent
1997-05-19
1999-08-03
Berman, Jack I.
Radiant energy
Radiant energy generation and sources
136253, 431115, 432182, F21H 500
Patent
active
059328851
ABSTRACT:
A thermally integrated burner/emitter/recuperator (BER) for a thermophotovoltaic (TPV) electric generator achieves improved energy efficiency using either liquid or gaseous fuels. A mixed ceramic and metallic alloy heat exchanger, together with a high temperature emitter, achieves increased energy density in a compact and lightweight assembly.
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DeBellis Crispin L.
Hindman Donald L.
Malloy, III John D.
Rogers Jeffrey A.
Scoles Stephen W.
Berman Jack I.
Edwards R. J.
Marich Eric
McDermott Technology Inc.
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