Definition of thermophotovoltaic in US English:
thermophotovoltaic
(also TPV)
adjective-vōl-ˌTHərmōˌfōtōvälˈtā-ik
Denoting or relating to the capacity to convert infrared radiation (i.e. radiant heat) into electricity.
Example sentencesExamples
- Using a finer version of the tungsten mesh with thermophotovoltaic devices might improve their performance.
- The use of a radiant burner of this type in a thermophotovoltaic generator currently causes problems in that the hot combustion gases flow to the photocell.
- Significant gains can also be expected in the case of thermophotovoltaic cells.
- They were funded to develop a solar-driven thermophotovoltaic electrical system that would not degrade from radiation exposure for space power applications.
- They were developing electric generators powered by radiant heat, as from a furnace, falling onto thermophotovoltaic cells.
- Using this new emitter, the company predicts that the output of its thermophotovoltaic generator can still be substantially improved.
- Highly efficient conversion of heat power into electricity can be realized in a thermophotovoltaic system.
Definition of thermophotovoltaic in US English:
thermophotovoltaic
(also TPV)
adjectiveˌTHərmōˌfōtōvälˈtā-ik
Denoting or relating to the capacity to convert infrared radiation (i.e. radiant heat) into electricity.
Example sentencesExamples
- Using this new emitter, the company predicts that the output of its thermophotovoltaic generator can still be substantially improved.
- Highly efficient conversion of heat power into electricity can be realized in a thermophotovoltaic system.
- The use of a radiant burner of this type in a thermophotovoltaic generator currently causes problems in that the hot combustion gases flow to the photocell.
- Significant gains can also be expected in the case of thermophotovoltaic cells.
- Using a finer version of the tungsten mesh with thermophotovoltaic devices might improve their performance.
- They were developing electric generators powered by radiant heat, as from a furnace, falling onto thermophotovoltaic cells.
- They were funded to develop a solar-driven thermophotovoltaic electrical system that would not degrade from radiation exposure for space power applications.