Thermophotovoltaics Basic Principles and Critical Aspects of System Design
Thermophotovoltaics is the science and technology associated with the direct generation of electricity from high temperature heat. Potential applications include combined heat and power, portable and auxiliary power, radioisotope space power, industrial waste heat recovery and concentrated solar pow...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2011, 2011
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2011 |
| Series: | Green Energy and Technology
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| Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | Thermophotovoltaics is the science and technology associated with the direct generation of electricity from high temperature heat. Potential applications include combined heat and power, portable and auxiliary power, radioisotope space power, industrial waste heat recovery and concentrated solar power. This book aims at serving as an introduction to the underlying theory, overview of present day components and system arrangements, and update of the latest developments in the field. The emphasis is placed on the understanding of the critical aspects of efficient thermophotovoltaic system design. The aim is to assist researchers in the field |
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| Physical Description: | XX, 202 p. 32 illus online resource |
| ISBN: | 9783642199653 |