Structures, system and method for converting electromagnetic radiation to electrical energy
First Claim
1. A system for converting electromagnetic energy emitted by heat from hot gases into electricity comprising a composite stack, the composite stack comprising a plurality of vertically stacked composite stack rings, wherein each composite stack ring comprises a plurality of composite ring elements, wherein each composite ring element has an interior region through which the hot gases flow, wherein each composite ring element has a plurality of similarly shaped, concentric layers, and wherein each composite ring element comprises a converting layer that converts the electromagnetic energy to electricity, wherein each composite ring element has a wedge shape.
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Abstract
A substrate, resonant structures, a ground plane, a thermal optimization layer and energy transfer structures are combined to receive and convert incoming electromagnetic radiation into electrical energy. This combination of materials may be housed in various configurations near heat sources to maximize surface area for heat contact as well as cooling. All structures are designed so as to be manufactured in low cost processes such as roll to roll.
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- 1. A system for converting electromagnetic energy emitted by heat from hot gases into electricity comprising a composite stack, the composite stack comprising a plurality of vertically stacked composite stack rings, wherein each composite stack ring comprises a plurality of composite ring elements, wherein each composite ring element has an interior region through which the hot gases flow, wherein each composite ring element has a plurality of similarly shaped, concentric layers, and wherein each composite ring element comprises a converting layer that converts the electromagnetic energy to electricity, wherein each composite ring element has a wedge shape.
- 11. A system for converting electromagnetic energy emitted by heat from hot gases into electricity comprising a composite stack, the composite stack comprising a plurality of vertically stacked composite stack rings, wherein each composite stack ring comprises a plurality of composite ring elements, wherein each composite ring element has an interior region through which the hot gases flow, wherein each composite ring element is a discrete structure and separated from other composite ring elements by an air gap filled with air, and wherein each composite ring element comprises a converting layer that converts the electromagnetic energy to electricity.
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