Infrared transmission efficiency of refractive and reflective nonimaging devices for a full-spectrum solar energy system

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan J. Dye ◽  
Byard Wood
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Transmission Efficiency ◽  
Infrared Transmission ◽  
Full Spectrum

Demonstration of Infrared-Photovoltaics for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

2005 ◽  
Vol 128 (1) ◽  
pp. 30-33 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Dye ◽  
Byard Wood ◽  
Lewis Fraas ◽  
Jeanette Kretschmer
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Gallium Antimonide ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Maximum Efficiency ◽  
Infrared Transmission ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Imaging Device ◽  
Pv Array ◽  
Experimental Apparatus

A nonimaging (NI) device and infrared-photovoltaic (IR-PV) array for use in a full-spectrum solar energy system has been designed, built, and tested (Dye et al., 2003, “Optical Design of an Infrared Non-Imaging Device for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System,” Proceedings of the ASME International Solar Energy Society Conference; Dye and Wood, 2003, Infrared Transmission Efficiency of Refractive and Reflective Non-Imaging Devices for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System,” Nonimaging Optics: Maximum Efficiency Light Transfer VII, Proc. SPIE, 5185; Fraas et al., 2001, Infrared Photovoltaics for Combined Solar Lighting and Electricity for Buildings,” Proceedings of 17th European Photovoltaic Solar Energy Conference}. This system was designed to utilize the otherwise wasted infrared (IR) energy that is separated from the visible portion of the solar spectrum before the visible light is harvested. The IR energy will be converted to electricity via a gallium antimonide (GaSb) IR-PV array. The experimental apparatus for the testing of the IR optics and IR-PV performance is described. Array performance data will be presented, along with a comparison between outdoor experimental tests and laboratory flash tests. An analysis of the flow of the infrared energy through the collection system will be presented, and recommendations will be made for improvements. The IR-PV array generated a maximum of 26.7W, demonstrating a conversion efficiency of the IR energy of 12%.

Optical Design of an Infrared Non-Imaging Device for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

2004 ◽  
Vol 126 (1) ◽  
pp. 676-679 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Dye ◽  
Byard Wood ◽  
Lewis Fraas ◽  
Jeff Muhs
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Research Team ◽  
National Laboratory ◽  
Optical Design ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Imaging Device ◽  
Oak Ridge ◽  
Secondary Mirror ◽  
The University

A full-spectrum solar energy system is being designed by a research team lead by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Nevada, Reno. [1,2] The benchmark collector/receiver and prototype thermophotovoltaic (TPV) array have been built [3], so the work performed here is to match the two systems together for optimal performance. It is shown that a hollow, rectangular-shaped non-imaging (NI) device only 23 cm long can effectively distribute the IR flux incident on the TPV array mounted behind the secondary mirror. Results of the ray-tracing analysis of the different systems tested are presented.

Demonstration of Thermophotovoltaics for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

Solar Energy ◽  
2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Dye ◽  
Byard Wood ◽  
Lewis Fraas ◽  
Jeanette Kretschmer
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Visible Light ◽  
Gallium Antimonide ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Experimental Tests ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Collection System ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Experimental Apparatus ◽  
Array Performance

A non-imaging (NI) device and thermophotovoltaic (TPV) array for use in a full-spectrum solar energy system has been designed, built, and tested [1,2,3]. This system was designed to utilize the otherwise wasted infrared (IR) energy that is separated from the visible portion of the solar spectrum before the visible light is harvested. The IR energy will be converted to electricity via a gallium antimonide (GaSb) TPV array. The experimental apparatus for the testing of the IR optics and TPV performance is described. Array performance data will be presented, along with a comparison between outdoor experimental tests and laboratory flash tests. An analysis of the flow of the infrared energy through the collection system will be presented, and recommendations will be made for improvements. The TPV array generated a maximum of 26.7 W, demonstrating a conversion efficiency of the IR energy of 12%.

Optical Design of an Infrared Non-Imaging Device for a Full-Spectrum Solar Energy System

Solar Energy ◽  
2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Dye ◽  
Byard Wood ◽  
Lewis Fraas ◽  
Jeff Muhs
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
National Laboratory ◽  
Optical Design ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Solar Spectrum ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Imaging Device ◽  
Oak Ridge ◽  
Receiver System

A solar collector/receiver system for a full-spectrum solar energy system is being designed by a research team lead by Oak Ridge National Laboratory and the University of Nevada, Reno. [1,2] This solar energy system is unique in that it utilizes the majority of the solar spectrum by splitting the infrared (IR) and visible energy for two different end uses. The visible light will be used for day lighting and the IR energy for electrical power generation. This paper is concerned with the optics that will provide uniform irradiance of the IR energy on the thermal photovoltaic (TPV) array. The benchmark full-spectrum collector/receiver and prototype TPV array have been built [3], so the work performed here is to match the two systems together for optimal performance. The design consists of a non-imaging (NI) system for the IR flux incident on the TPV array mounted behind the secondary mirror. Results of the ray-tracing analysis of the different systems tested are presented.

Mussel-inspired photothermal synergetic system for clean water production using full-spectrum solar energy

2021 ◽  
pp. 129099
Author(s):  
Ruofei Zhu ◽  
Mingming Liu ◽  
Yuanyuan Hou ◽  
Dan Wang ◽  
Liping Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Clean Water ◽  
Water Production ◽  
Full Spectrum ◽  
Synergetic System

Feasibility, Sizing and Economic Analysis of Solar Energy System for Green Swinburne Campus

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed Ashfaaq Riphque ◽  
Hadi Nabipour-Afrouzi ◽  
Chin-Leong Wooi ◽  
SanChuin Liew ◽  
Kamyar Mehranzamir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Energy System

Feasibility Study of Solar Energy System at the University of North Dakota

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bo K. Yesel ◽  
Jonathan J. Eslinger ◽  
Michael Nord ◽  
Daisy Flora Selvaraj ◽  
Prakash Ranganathan
Keyword(s):  
Solar Energy ◽  
North Dakota ◽  
Feasibility Study ◽  
Energy System ◽  
University Of North Dakota ◽  
The University
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