Apparatus and methods for efficient conversion of heat to electricity via emission of characteristic radiation

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PATENT NO 12136898
APP PUB NO 20240162848A1
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18511838

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An apparatus for generating electricity via thermophotovoltaic (TPV) energy conversion is described. High efficiency is obtained by introducing a material into a combustion chamber that emits bright near-monochromatic visible light upon heating. This light is then directed to fall on an array of photovoltaic (PV) cells which convert the light to electricity. Heat and infrared radiation that is not absorbed by the PV cells is returned to the combustion chamber to further improve conversion efficiency.

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LIGHTCELL INC1870 NORTH FITCH MOUNTAIN ROAD HEALDSBURG CA 95448

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Crane, Stephen E Healdsburg, US 70 2997
Fong, Danielle A Dartmouth, CA 66 2633
Fong, Gregory Dartmouth, CA 2 0
Mapel, Jonathan Healdsburg, US 4 36

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