Characteristics analysis and parametric study of a thermoelectric generator by considering variable material properties and heat losses
The output power and conversion efficiency of the thermoelectric generator (TEG) are
closely related to not only the materials properties but also the geometric structure. This …
closely related to not only the materials properties but also the geometric structure. This …
Geometry design for maximizing output power of segmented skutterudite thermoelectric generator by evolutionary computation
WH Chen, YB Chiou - Applied Energy, 2020 - Elsevier
This study focuses on the design of a segmented thermoelectric generator system to
maximize the system output power. Skutterudite,(Sr, Ba, Yb) y Co 4 Sb 12 with 9.1% In 0.4 …
maximize the system output power. Skutterudite,(Sr, Ba, Yb) y Co 4 Sb 12 with 9.1% In 0.4 …
Performance improvement of variable-angle annular thermoelectric generators considering different boundary conditions
Z Weng, F Liu, W Zhu, Y Li, C Xie, J Deng, L Huang - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Practical applications of thermoelectric generators are impeded by their low thermoelectric
conversion efficiency, and improving the efficiency is vital for the advancements of …
conversion efficiency, and improving the efficiency is vital for the advancements of …
Comprehensive modeling for geometric optimization of a thermoelectric generator module
H He, Y Wu, W Liu, M Rong, Z Fang, X Tang - Energy conversion and …, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper develops a one-dimensional simulation model of a thermoelectric module aiming
at its characteristic exploration and output performance prediction. Almost all related effects …
at its characteristic exploration and output performance prediction. Almost all related effects …
Geometry optimization of two-stage thermoelectric generators using simplified conjugate-gradient method
Thermoelectric devices can convert thermal energy directly into electrical energy. The aim of
this study was to develop an approach for integrating computer-aided analysis with an …
this study was to develop an approach for integrating computer-aided analysis with an …
Two-dimensional unsteady state performance analysis of a hybrid photovoltaic-thermoelectric generator
This paper presents an unsteady, two-dimensional numerical model of a hybrid solar power
generation system (STEG) that integrates photovoltaic (PV) and thermoelectric generator …
generation system (STEG) that integrates photovoltaic (PV) and thermoelectric generator …
Experiment on thermal uniformity and pressure drop of exhaust heat exchanger for automotive thermoelectric generator
H Lu, T Wu, S Bai, K Xu, Y Huang, W Gao, X Yin… - Energy, 2013 - Elsevier
The power generation of exhaust TEG (thermoelectric generator) depends on heat energy
and thermoelectric conversion efficiency. High efficiency heat exchanger is necessary to …
and thermoelectric conversion efficiency. High efficiency heat exchanger is necessary to …
Segmental material design in thermoelectric devices to boost heat-to-electricity performance
In this study, a seven-layer segmented thermoelectric generator (STEG) is presented with
four pairs of TE materials imposed on each semiconductor leg. Firstly, the performance of …
four pairs of TE materials imposed on each semiconductor leg. Firstly, the performance of …
A new configuration design of thermoelectric cooler driven by thermoelectric generator
Self-driven thermoelectric cooler-thermoelectric generator (TEC-TEG) systems have recently
attracted a great deal of attention. The single-stage and two-stage TEC-TEG systems have …
attracted a great deal of attention. The single-stage and two-stage TEC-TEG systems have …
Power output and efficiency of a thermoelectric generator under temperature control
Operation control is an effective way to improve the output power of thermoelectric
generators (TEGs). The present study is intended to numerically investigate the power …
generators (TEGs). The present study is intended to numerically investigate the power …