From sunlight to power: Enhancing 4E performance with two-stage segmented thermoelectric generators in concentrated solar applications

H Alghamdi, C Maduabuchi, K Okoli, A Albaker… - Journal of Cleaner …, 2023 - Elsevier
This research investigates the Concentrated Solar Two-Stage Segmented Thermoelectric
Generator (TSTEG) for efficient solar energy conversion. Through numerical optimization …

Performance optimization and thermodynamic analysis of irreversibility in a contemporary solar thermoelectric generator

CC Maduabuchi, KA Ejenakevwe, CA Mgbemene - Renewable Energy, 2021 - Elsevier
In this paper, a model based on the first and second laws of thermodynamics is developed in
MATLAB R2020a Simulink software and is utilized in thermodynamically optimizing a …

[HTML][HTML] Transient numerical simulations in innovative thermoelectric power: A comprehensive study on material segmentation and cross-section design for multi …

H Alghamdi, C Maduabuchi, K Okoli, A Albaker… - Case Studies in Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
In the pursuit of sustainable energy innovations, this study investigates the transformative
potential of material segmentation and non-uniform cross-sections in the field of …

[HTML][HTML] Harnessing solar power: Innovations in nanofluid-cooled segmented thermoelectric generators for exergy, economic, environmental, and thermo-mechanical …

H Alghamdi, C Maduabuchi, K Okoli, M Alanazi… - Alexandria Engineering …, 2024 - Elsevier
Addressing the imperative need for advancements in thermoelectric generation, this study
pioneers an analysis of nanofluid-cooled solar segmented thermoelectric generators with …

Transient real-weather 4E optimization of two-stage segmented thermoelectric generators for enhanced solar energy conversion

C Maduabuchi, K Okoli - Applied Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
As global energy demands rise, this study introduces a novel approach to thermoelectric
generator (TEG) modeling and optimization. We pioneer the optimization of Two-stage …

[PDF][PDF] Optimal control of robotic arm system to improve flux distribution on dual parabola dish concentrator

AS Wardhana, M Ashari, H Suryoatmojo - Int. J. Intell. Eng. Syst, 2020 - researchgate.net
To concentrate the rays to the focal point and stabilize the temperature on the receiver were
one of the complex works of the two-stage solar concentrator. This paper offers a new …

Modeling of solar thermal selective surfaces and thermoelectric generators

K McEnaney - 2010 - dspace.mit.edu
A thermoelectric generator is a solid-state device that converts a heat flux into electrical
power via the Seebeck effect. When a thermoelectric generator is inserted between a solar …

Experimental results analysis of the energy conversion efficiency of thermoelectric generators

P Richner, PD Gaspar, LCC Gonçalves, D Almeida - 2011 - ubibliorum.ubi.pt
Thermoelectric generators can be used for conversion of heat to electricity wherever a
temperature difference exists. Such differences of temperatures are available in many …

[PDF][PDF] Case Studies in Thermal Engineering

H Alghamdi, C Maduabuchi, K Okoli, A Albaker… - researchgate.net
In the pursuit of sustainable energy innovations, this study investigates the transformative
potential of material segmentation and non-uniform cross-sections in the field of …