TPV Network Sensitivity: A Simulation Study
Author(s) -
JL Vell,
JE Oppenlander,
William Gaes,
Darius Siganporia,
LR Danielson
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
osti oai (u.s. department of energy office of scientific and technical information)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/822280
Subject(s) - thermophotovoltaic , sensitivity (control systems) , diode , power (physics) , generator (circuit theory) , computer science , electronic engineering , fault (geology) , electrical engineering , engineering , photovoltaic system , physics , quantum mechanics , seismology , geology
A viable thermophotovoltaic power conversion system requires an electrically connected network of diodes that is designed to be fault tolerant for a prescribed power rating and generator life. This paper describes simulation studies investigating the sensitivity of various series/parallel network configurations to diode variability. The results show the effect of diode mismatch and reverse breakdown behavior on network performance
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