Towards an innovative spectral-splitting hybrid PV-T micro-concentrator
Author(s) -
Vernie Everett,
Yiliang Wu,
Alois Resch,
Matthieu Ebert,
M. Vivar,
Elizabeth Thomsen,
Judy Harvey,
Paul Scott,
Michael Greaves,
A. Tanner,
Andrew Blakers
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
aip conference proceedings
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.177
H-Index - 75
eISSN - 1551-7616
pISSN - 0094-243X
DOI - 10.1063/1.4753875
Subject(s) - concentrator , roof , materials science , thermal , degradation (telecommunications) , absorption (acoustics) , electricity , mechanical engineering , process engineering , optics , environmental science , engineering physics , optoelectronics , engineering , composite material , electrical engineering , civil engineering , physics , meteorology
A hybrid concentrator PV-Thermal (CPV-T) system for delivery of electricity and 150°C hot fluid in a structure suitable for roof-top installation on domestic, commercial, and industrial buildings is being developed by ANU in collaboration with the University of New South Wales, CSIRO, and industry partners. A first design based on beam-splitting utilising liquid-absorption filters is being analysed, with a study of the most suitable candidate fluids. An initial selection of four liquids was conducted; with the liquids subjected to accelerated tests to analyse their long-term performance and possible optical and chemical degradation. Some of the fluids showed optical changes after high temperature test and UV exposure, leading to slight yellowing.
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