Computational analysis and performance optimization of a solar thermoelectric generator

被引：59

作者：

Kossyvakis, D. N. ^{[1
]}

Vossou, C. G. ^{[1
]}

Provatidis, C. G. ^{[2
]}

Hristoforou, E. V. ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] Natl Tech Univ Athens, Sch Min Engn & Met, Zografos 15780, Greece

[2] Natl Tech Univ Athens, Sch Mech Engn, Zografos 15780, Greece

来源：

RENEWABLE ENERGY | 2015年 / 81卷

关键词：

Thermoelectric energy harvesting; Solar energy conversion; Finite element method; COLLECTORS; DESIGN; SYSTEMS;

D O I：

10.1016/j.renene.2015.03.026

中图分类号：

X [环境科学、安全科学];

学科分类号：

08 ; 0830 ;

摘要：

Solar energy has been considered for many years one of the most reliable and predictable renewable energy resources for the production of both electricity and heat. At the moment, renewable energy market is mainly focused on photovoltaics and solar thermal systems. Quite recently, the implementation of thermoelectric generators in solar energy conversion systems, as an alternative method for exploiting the potential of this huge resource, has attracted increasing attention. In this paper, the performance of a thermoelectric-based solar conversion unit is investigated computationally, using ANSYS Workbench v. 14.0 CAE Software. The electrical output of the system under consideration has been evaluated and performance prediction has been conducted under various operating conditions, demonstrating maximum power output of 33.7 W. Moreover, different techniques are discussed in order to enhance power output and optimize systetn operation according to the incoming solar irradiation levels, which can differ significantly throughout the year. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

引用

页码：150 / 161

页数：12

共 50 条

[41] FLAT PLATE SOLAR THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR DESIGN ANALYSIS
GIBSON, RD
FUSCHILL.N
[J]. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON AEROSPACE, 1965, AS 3 (02): : 102 - &
[42] Modeling and Analysis of a Solar Parabolic Dish Thermoelectric Generator
Shanmugam, S.
Eswaramoorthy, M.
Veerappan, A. R.
[J]. ENERGY SOURCES PART A-RECOVERY UTILIZATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS, 2014, 36 (14) : 1531 - 1539
[43] Thermodynamic analysis of a solar-driven thermoelectric generator
Chen, JC
[J]. JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSICS, 1996, 79 (05) : 2717 - 2721
[44] Enhancing the performance of the solar thermoelectric generator in unconcentrated and concentrated light
Cotfas, D. T.
Enesca, A.
Cotfas, P. A.
[J]. RENEWABLE ENERGY, 2024, 221
[45] Solar photovoltaic/thermal-thermoelectric generator performance review
Zulakmal, M. Y.
Fudholi, A.
Rukman, N. S.
Mat, S.
Chan, H. Y.
Sopian, K.
[J]. INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SUSTAINABLE ENERGY AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY 2018, 2019, 268
[46] Performance analysis and design optimization of a compact thermoelectric generator with T-Shaped configuration
Yin, Tao
Li, Zhen-Ming
Peng, Peng
Liu, Wei
Shao, Yu-Ying
He, Zhi-Zhu
[J]. ENERGY, 2021, 229
[47] Performance analysis of a passively cooled thermoelectric generator
El-Adl, Ahmed S.
Mousa, M. G.
Hegazi, A. A.
[J]. ENERGY CONVERSION AND MANAGEMENT, 2018, 173 : 399 - 411
[48] Simulation Analysis on Thermoelectric Generator System Performance
Xiao, Heng
Gou, Xiaolong
Yang, Chen
[J]. 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SYSTEM SIMULATION AND SCIENTIFIC COMPUTING ASIA SIMULATION CONFERENCE 2008, VOLS 1-3, 2008, : 1183 - 1187
[49] Numerical analysis of the performance prediction for a thermoelectric generator
Kim, Chang Nyung
[J]. KOREAN JOURNAL OF METALS AND MATERIALS, 2015, 53 (09): : 666 - 669
[50] Performance Analysis of a Thermoelectric Generator with a Segmented Leg
Xiao, Xuejiao
Kim, Chang Nyung
Luo, Yang
Fan, Xiaowen
Deng, Yanxi
[J]. JOURNAL OF ELECTRONIC MATERIALS, 2019, 48 (12) : 7769 - 7779

← 1 2 3 4 5 →