Thermoelectric performance and mechanical analysis of inner-arc type leg applied in solar thermoelectric generator

M Ge, Z Xuan, C Zhao, D Luo, Y Wang, Y Li, Y Zhao - Solar Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The solar thermoelectric generator (STEG) is capable of converting solar energy directly into
electricity. To solve the contradictory relationship between thermoelectric efficiency and …

Smart Optimization of Semiconductors in Photovoltaic‐Thermoelectric Systems Using Recurrent Neural Networks

H Alghamdi, C Maduabuchi, K Okoli… - … Journal of Energy …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
In the relentless pursuit of sustainable energy solutions, this study pioneers an innovative
approach to integrating thermoelectric generators (TEGs) and photovoltaic (PV) modules …

Beyond traditional boundaries: exergo-economic and thermo-mechanical optimization of segmented thermoelectric generators with varied cross-sections

H Alghamdi, C Maduabuchi, K Okoli, A Albaker… - Journal of Power …, 2023 - Elsevier
In this work, we present a comprehensive optimization study of a concentrating solar
segmented thermoelectric generator (CSSTEG) with variable area leg geometry. We …

Pioneering sustainable power: Harnessing material innovations in double stage segmented thermoelectric generators for optimal 4E performance

H Alghamdi, C Maduabuchi, K Okoli, A Albaker… - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
This study presents groundbreaking advancements in sustainable power through a
comprehensive exploration of double-stage segmented thermoelectric generators …

Accurate prophecy of photovoltaic-segmented thermoelectric generator's performance using a neural network that feeds on finite element-generated data

C Maduabuchi, M Alanazi, A Alzahmi - Sustainable Energy, Grids and …, 2022 - Elsevier
To further enhance the photovoltaic–thermoelectric system efficiency, this paper proposes a
new hybrid system design comprising a segmented thermoelectric generator and aluminum …

Thermal design of solar thermoelectric generator with phase change material for timely and efficient power generation

H Jo, Y Joo, D Kim - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Solar thermoelectric energy-generation technology is being developed to mitigate the
limitations of solar cells. Thermal management is essential to creating highly efficient and …

Performance assessment of the hybrid PV-MCHP-TE system integrated with PCM in all-day operation: A preliminary numerical investigation

X Wen, J Ji, Z Li, Z Song - Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Regarding the existing research on photovoltaic (PV) and thermoelectric generator (TE)
integrated systems mostly focus on their daytime behaviors, a solar system that can achieve …

Geometry and stage number optimization of a concentrating solar multistage segmented thermoelectric generator by exploiting different optimization schemes

C Maduabuchi, M Alobaid - International Journal of Energy …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
To further enhance the performance of the multi‐stage thermoelectric generator (TEG), this
work conducts a comprehensive geometry and stage number optimization of a concentrating …

[HTML][HTML] Predicting the optimal performance of a concentrated solar segmented variable leg thermoelectric generator using neural networks

C Maduabuchi, H Fagehi, I Alatawi, M Alkhedher - Energies, 2022 - mdpi.com
The production of high-performing thermoelectrics is limited by the high computational
energy and time required by the current finite element method solvers that are used to …

Structural optimization of solar thermoelectric generators considering thermal stress conditions

M Ge, Z Xuan, X Liu, D Luo, Y Wang, Y Li… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
The optimization of the thermoelectric leg (TEL) structure is an effective means which can
improve the thermoelectric performance of solar thermoelectric generator (STEG), however …