Recent advances in modeling and simulation of thermoelectric power generation

D Luo, Z Liu, Y Yan, Y Li, R Wang, L Zhang… - Energy Conversion and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Thermoelectric power generation is a renewable energy conversion technology that can
directly convert heat into electricity. In recent years, a great number of theoretical models …

A review of thermoelectric cooling: Materials, modeling and applications

D Zhao, G Tan - Applied thermal engineering, 2014 - Elsevier
This study reviews the recent advances of thermoelectric materials, modeling approaches,
and applications. Thermoelectric cooling systems have advantages over conventional …

A review on thermoelectric cooling parameters and performance

D Enescu, EO Virjoghe - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper deals with a review of the main research aspects concerning the formulation of
the parameters indicating the characteristics and performance of thermoelectric cooling …

Transient numerical modelling of a thermoelectric generator system used for automotive exhaust waste heat recovery

D Luo, R Wang, Y Yan, W Yu, W Zhou - Applied Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
The automotive thermoelectric generator system is a promising technology of exhaust waste
heat recovery, but reasonable theoretical models to predict its dynamic performance are …

Study of a TE (thermoelectric) generator incorporated in a multifunction wood stove

D Champier, JP Bédécarrats, T Kousksou, M Rivaletto… - Energy, 2011 - Elsevier
Replacing traditional open fire stoves, characterized by low efficiency, with improved ones is
an important challenge for developing countries. Adding TE (thermoelectric) generators can …

Annular thermoelectric generator performance optimization analysis based on concentric annular heat exchanger

W Yang, WC Zhu, Y Li, L Zhang, B Zhao, C Xie, Y Yan… - Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
In order to increase the energy conversion efficiency of thermoelectric generators for
automobile systems where the heat sources are commonly cylindrical, a novel concentric …

Development of an energy-saving module via combination of solar cells and thermoelectric coolers for green building applications

TC Cheng, CH Cheng, ZZ Huang, GC Liao - Energy, 2011 - Elsevier
A solar-driven thermoelectric cooling module with a waste heat regeneration unit designed
for green building applications is investigated in this paper. The waste heat regeneration …

Investigation of the thermoelectric potential for heating, cooling and ventilation in buildings: Characterization options and applications

A Zuazua-Ros, C Martín-Gómez, E Ibañez-Puy… - Renewable Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
Researchers have spent decades exploring strategies for reducing energy consumption in
buildings worldwide, proposing passive solutions and optimizing active systems. However …

A three-dimensional model for thermoelectric generator and the influence of Peltier effect on the performance and heat transfer

M Liao, Z He, C Jiang, Y Li, F Qi - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2018 - Elsevier
Thermoelectric generator has been considered as a promising device to recover industrial
waste heat for electricity generating. To figure out the heat transfer and electric conduction …

Experimental evaluation of a prototype thermoelectric system integrated with PCM (phase change material) for space cooling

D Zhao, G Tan - Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
A prototype thermoelectric system integrated with PCM (phase change material) heat
storage unit for space cooling has been introduced in this work. The PCM heat storage …