"Direct Solar/Thermal to Electrical Energy Conversion Technologies, Fall 2009"

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Author:

Chen, Gang

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

M.I.T.

Collection:

MIT OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

Abstract:

" This course introduces principles and technologies for converting heat into electricity via solid-state devices. The first part of the course discusses thermoelectric energy conversion and thermoelectric materials, thermionic energy conversion, and photovoltaics. The second part of the course discusses solar thermal technologies. Various solar heat collection systems will be reviewed, followed by an introduction to the principles of solar thermophotovoltaics and solar thermoelectrics. Spectral control techniques, which are critical for solar thermal systems, will be discussed."

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Full Course, Training Materials, Video Lectures

Media Format:

Text/HTML, Downloadable docs

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