Evaluation of Applicability of Thermophotovoltaic System in Combi Boiler

Year 2020, , 581 - 586, 01.06.2020

Barış İşyarlar , Tayfun Menlik

https://doi.org/10.2339/politeknik.631730

Abstract

In this study, thermophotovoltaic
(TPV) system components are examined and introduced, and theoretically, it is
given information about the applicability of the system in combi boiler. The
latest developments in the components of the TPV system, heat source, emitter,
filter and TPV cell, are explained. In addition, the study state how the TPV
system should be integrated into a combi boiler. It is estimated that TPV
system integrated into the combi boiler can produce 36.96 kWh per month in the case
that it has 2% electrical efficiency. The study is stated that the higher TPV
system electric power output can be achieved if the emitter, the filter and the
TPV cell are matched in harmony with each other in the combi boiler, the
distances of these components and the emitter-filter dimensions are arranged. Thus,
a standard family in Turkey can be supplied a certain amount of the monthly
energy demand. In addition, it is explained in the study the issues that should
be taken into consideration when this system is integrated into the combi
boiler.

Keywords

Thermophotovoltaic, Combi boiler, Electrical generation

Evaluation of Applicability of Thermophotovoltaic System in Combi Boiler

Abstract

In this study, thermophotovoltaic (TPV) system components are examined and introduced, and theoretically, it is given information about the applicability of the system in a combi boiler. The latest developments in the components of the TPV system, heat source, emitter, filter and TPV cell, are explained. Also, the study state how the TPV system should be integrated into a combi boiler. It is estimated that the TPV system integrated into the combi boiler can produce 36.96 kWh per month in the case that it has 2% electrical efficiency. The study is stated that the higher TPV system electric power output can be achieved if the emitter, the filter and the TPV cell are matched in harmony with each other in the combi boiler, the distances of these components and the emitter-filter dimensions are arranged. Thus, a standard family in Turkey can be supplied a certain amount of monthly energy demand. Also, it is explained in the study the issues that should be taken into consideration when this system is integrated into the combi boiler.

Keywords

Thermophotovoltaic, combi boiler, electrical generation

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