Evaluation of energy recovery potential of solar thermoelectric generators using a three-dimensional transient numerical model

Z Sun, D Luo, R Wang, Y Li, Y Yan, Z Cheng, J Chen - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) is regarded as a promising energy conversion
technology to convert solar heat into electricity. Considering the real solar irradiance …

Improving the ability of thermoelectric generators to absorb industrial waste heat through three-dimensional structure optimization

Z Miao, X Meng, L Liu - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
A large amount of waste heat in the industrial sector is lost to the environment in the form of
radiant heat, causing serious energy loss. In this study, thermoelectric conversion …

Performance optimization of a segmented converging thermoelectric generator for waste heat recovery

J Chen, R Wang, D Luo, W Zhou - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
In this work, a segmented converging thermoelectric generator is proposed and optimized
by designing a variable converging angle in each segment of the heat exchanger. A …

Performance optimization of a thermoelectric generator for automotive application using an improved whale optimization algorithm

R Quan, H Guo, D Liu, Y Chang, H Wan - Sustainable Energy & Fuels, 2023 - pubs.rsc.org
Due to the low conversion efficiency and limited figure of merit (ZT) of thermoelectric
modules (TEMs), the output power of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) should be improved …

Comparison of different fluid-thermal-electric multiphysics modeling approaches for thermoelectric generator systems

D Luo, R Wang, Y Yan, Z Sun, W Zhou, R Ding - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
This work proposes a novel fluid-thermal-electric multiphysics numerical model to predict the
performance of thermoelectric generator systems applied to fluid waste heat recovery, with …

Performance evaluation and energy management of an automobile exhaust thermoelectric generator for ISG mild HEV application

R Quan, D Liu, X Li, Y Chang, H Wan - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2024 - Elsevier
Application of automobile exhaust thermoelectric generator (AETEG) has certain impact on
the fuel economy of vehicle, and to further improve the fuel-saving performance of the …

Analytical design model for waste heat thermoelectric generator and experimental verification

G Li, J Ying, Y Zheng, W Guo, Y Tang, C Ye - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Low conversion efficiency of power systems and carbon emission induced climate crisis
boost extensive investigations on waste heat utilization, particularly studies of converting …

[HTML][HTML] Resistance-capacitance thermal models as alternatives to finite-element numerical models in the simulation of thermoelectric modules for electric power …

A Martinez - Energy Conversion and Management, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper demonstrates that resistance–capacitance models provide equal results than
models based on finite-element software when predicting the performance of a …

Performance study of a new parabolic trough design under optical concentrator effect

A Habchi, B Hartiti, H Labrim, S Fadili… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
The production of thermal and electrical energy by conventional and hybrid parabolic trough
concentrators is widely considered most important in the field of renewable systems. In this …

Experimental research and optimization of a thermoelectric generator excited by pulsed combustion mode under limited heat dissipation for combined heat and power …

X Zhu, Z Zuo, W Wang, B Jia, T Zhan - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
In this paper, a scheme of pulse combustion mode with pulse input of gas is proposed to
solve the problems of low output electrical performance and energy conversion efficiency of …