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Use of a Diffusive Approximation of Radiative Transfer for Modeling Thermophotovoltaic Systems

Starvaggi, Patrick William
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1271082134

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2010, Master of Science, University of Akron, Applied Mathematics.
Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) energy conversion is the transfer of heat energy into electrical energy via light. A TPV material is heated and as a result radiates light. The infra-red light is collected by a photovoltaic diode and converted to an electric current. This process could be designed to re-use wasted heat energy. In almost every mechanical process, whether it is an active factory, a running engine, or an electronic device, energy escapes in the form of heat. These TPV materials can be designed and used in a smoke stack, in a car exhaust, or even as coated nanofibers, making energy recovery possible in almost every size of mechanical system. We model a TPV system using techniques of homogenization applied to a diffusion approximation ofthe radiative transfer equation. The aim is to optimize the geometry of the TPV material with respect to the medium of transfer to maximize emission with minimal TPV material.
Gerald Young, Dr. (Advisor)
Curtis Clemons, Dr. (Advisor)
Kevin Kreider, PhD (Committee Member)
79 p.
Materials Science; Mathematics
thermophotovoltaic; selective emitters

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  • Starvaggi, P. W. (2010). Use of a Diffusive Approximation of Radiative Transfer for Modeling Thermophotovoltaic Systems [Master's thesis, University of Akron]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1271082134

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Starvaggi, Patrick. Use of a Diffusive Approximation of Radiative Transfer for Modeling Thermophotovoltaic Systems. 2010. University of Akron, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1271082134.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Starvaggi, Patrick. "Use of a Diffusive Approximation of Radiative Transfer for Modeling Thermophotovoltaic Systems." Master's thesis, University of Akron, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=akron1271082134

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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