The Second Law Efficiency of Solar Energy Conversion
1984 ◽
Vol 106
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pp. 16-21
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The controversy over the proper expression for the theoretical maximum conversion efficiency of solar devices is resolved. The correct expression, ηmax = 1 −4/3 (To/Ts), relates to the maximum work that can be done by a device which accepts blackbody radiation at Ts and rejects heat to the ambient at To. A general bilinear dissipation equation for solar devices is derived. The effect of back-radiation is considered, and the efficiency decrease due to atmospheric scattering is determined.
1984 ◽
Vol 106
(1)
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pp. 3-15
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1986 ◽
Vol 108
(1)
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pp. 83-84
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1986 ◽
Vol 108
(1)
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pp. 80-83
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1986 ◽
Vol 108
(1)
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pp. 78-80
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2018 ◽
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