Influence of the Thermal Transient Response of Thermoelectric Generators in Maximum Power Point Tracking Algorithms

MC Torrecilla, A Montecucco, J Siviter… - 2023 13th European …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are used in a wide range of applications to convert heat
into electricity. Heat waste recovery systems or radioisotope thermoelectric generators …

Comparative study of maximum power point tracking algorithms for thermoelectric generators

I Laird, H Lovatt, N Savvides, D Lu… - 2008 Australasian …, 2008 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Variations in load and temperature can cause a thermoelectric generator (TEG) to operate at
a voltage that does not produce the maximum possible power for a given temperature …

Transient response of a thermoelectric generator to load steps under constant heat flux

MC Torrecilla, A Montecucco, J Siviter, A Strain… - Applied energy, 2018 - Elsevier
Most waste heat recovery applications involve a heat source that provides a limited heat flux
that can be converted into electricity by a thermoelectric generator (TEG). When a TEG is …

Novel model and maximum power tracking algorithm for thermoelectric generators operated under constant heat flux

MC Torrecilla, A Montecucco, J Siviter, AR Knox… - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are solid-state devices used to convert heat into
electricity. The use of TEGs in waste heat recovery systems offers a source of sustainable …

High frequency injection maximum power point tracking for thermoelectric generators

R Rodriguez, J Guo, M Preindl, JS Cotton… - Energy Conversion and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) can harvest thermal energy from waste heat sources to
supply various power levels due to the Seebeck effect. The power generated by a TEG is …

A hybrid maximum power point tracking (MPPT) for thermoelectric generator (TEG) system

NM Arshad, MZ Daud, SM Ayob, R Ayop - International Conference on …, 2023 - Springer
Thermoelectric generators (TEG) convert heat energy into electricity in a quantity dependent
on the temperature difference across them and the electrical load applied. It is critical to track …

Comparative Analysis of Recent MPPT Algorithms for Thermoelectric Generator

A Chepuru, R Saravanakumar - 2020 IEEE India Council …, 2020 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a comparative analysis of recent Maximum power point tracking
algorithms of a thermoelectric Generator (TEG). The algorithms discussed are Linear …

Steady state reliability of maximum power point tracking algorithms used with a thermoelectric generator

I Laird, DDC Lu - … IEEE international symposium on circuits and …, 2013 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
A thermoelectric generator (TEG) with its near linear VI characteristic makes its operation
distinct from a photovoltaic (PV) cell. However, when maximum power point tracking (MPPT) …

Simple, fast and accurate maximum power point tracking converter for thermoelectric generators

A Montecucco, J Siviter, AR Knox - 2012 IEEE energy …, 2012 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) can harvest thermal energy producing electrical power
from a temperature gradient. They are often employed in dynamic thermal environments …

Temperature-based thermo-electric coupling maximum power point tracking algorithm for thermoelectric generation systems under transient conditions

N Ding, Y Cai, F Deng - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
The applications of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are expanding from stable to complex
environments. Traditional maximum power point tracking (MPPT) algorithms observe the …