Pyroelectric conversion cycles

Randall B. Olsen; David A. Bruno; J. Merv Briscoe

doi:10.1063/1.336244

journal article Dec 15, 1985

Pyroelectric conversion cycles

Randall B. Olsen David A. Bruno J. Merv Briscoe

Journal of Applied Physics Vol. 58 No. 12 pp. 4709-4716 · AIP Publishing

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Abstract

The effect of the type of power cycle upon the amount of output electrical work for a pyroelectric converter has been measured. Output electrical energy densities are reported for ceramic lead zirconate modified with Sn4+ and Ti4+ in the execution of a variety of thermal-electrical cycles. The effect upon the energy density due to changes in the voltage cycle limits and changes in the load resistance were also studied. A conversion cycle which is an electric analog of the Ericsson cycle is shown to yield the largest output energy density (100 mJ/cm3 for a 12.6 K temperature excursion and a 28-kV/cm electric field excursion).

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Published: Dec 15, 1985
Vol/Issue: 58(12)
Pages: 4709-4716

Authors

R

Randall B. Olsen

Power Conversion Technology, Inc., 11588 Sorrento Valley Road., San Diego, California 92121

D

David A. Bruno

Power Conversion Technology, Inc., 11588 Sorrento Valley Road., San Diego, California 92121

J

J. Merv Briscoe

Power Conversion Technology, Inc., 11588 Sorrento Valley Road., San Diego, California 92121

Cite This Article

Randall B. Olsen, David A. Bruno, J. Merv Briscoe (1985). Pyroelectric conversion cycles. Journal of Applied Physics, 58(12), 4709-4716. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.336244

Pyroelectric conversion cycles

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