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《Applied Thermal Engineering》2014,62(1):69-79
Thermoelectric application for power generation does not appear to be appealing due to the low conversion efficiency given by the current commercially available thermoelectric module. This drawback inhibits its wide application because of the overall low thermal efficiency delivered by typical thermoelectric applications. This paper presents an innovative domestic thermoelectric cogeneration system (TCS) which overcomes this barrier by using available heat sources in domestic environment to generate electricity and produce preheated water for home use. This system design integrates the thermoelectric cogeneration to the existing domestic boiler using a thermal cycle and enables the system to utilise the unconverted heat, which represents over 95% of the total absorbed heat, to preheat feed water for domestic boiler. The experimental study, based on a model scale prototype which consists of oriented designs of heat exchangers and system construction configurations. An introduction to the design and performance of heat exchangers has been given. A theoretical modelling for analysing the system performance has been established for a good understanding of the system performance at both the practical and theoretical level. Insight has also been shed onto the measurements of the parameters that characterise the system performance under steady heat input. Finally, the system performance including electric performance, thermal energy performance, hydraulic performance and dynamic thermal response are introduced. 相似文献
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In this case study, a system to recover waste heat comprised 24 thermoelectric generators (TEG) to convert heat from the exhaust pipe of an automobile to electrical energy has been constructed. Simulations and experiments for the thermoelectric module in this system are undertaken to assess the feasibility of these applications. A slopping block is designed on the basis of simulation results to uniform the interior thermal field that improves the performance of TEG modules. Besides simulations, the system is designed and assembled. Measurements followed the connection of the system to the middle of an exhaust pipe. Open circuit voltage and maximum power output of the system are characterized as a function of temperature difference. Through these simulations and experiments, the power generated with a commercial TEG module is presented. Overview this case study and our previous work, the results establish the fundamental development of low-temperature waste heat thermoelectric generator system that enhances the TEG efficiency for vehicles. 相似文献
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Analytical procedure to obtain internal parameters from performance curves of commercial thermoelectric modules 总被引:1,自引:0,他引:1
R. Palacios A. Arenas R.R. Pecharromn F.L. Pagola 《Applied Thermal Engineering》2009,29(17-18):3501-3505
Manufacturers of commercial thermoelectric modules provide datasheets of the modules including information and graphs about the performance attained at several working conditions. Details about internal parameters are not made available to customers, because in the broad majority of the cases they are not necessary. However, when developing non-standard applications or conducting research projects it is sometimes necessary to make the modules work in different conditions than those shown in the performance curves. This paper shows a methodology to extract thermoelectric internal parameters from the information provided by performance curves, hence allowing scientists to predict the performance of the module at any working condition. The method is based on the basic equations that link thermal and electrical dynamics in which some parameters must be estimated. As a result it is possible to predict the behavior of the modules if they are operated in a non-standard way. One good example is to simulate how a module designed for cooling applications will behave if used as a Seebeck module for power generation. The proposed methodology has been successfully applied to a commercial Peltier module for which the behavior as a thermoelectric generator was simulated and then tested experimentally, attaining very similar results. 相似文献
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We present an improved theoretical model of a thermoelectric device which has been developed for geometrical optimization of the thermoelectric element legs and prediction of the performance of an optimum device in power generation mode. In contrast to the currently available methods, this model takes into account the effect of all the parameters contributing to the heat transfer process associated with the thermoelectric device.The model is used for a comparative evaluation of four thermoelectric modules. One of these is commercially available and the others are assumed to have an optimum geometry but with different design parameters (thermal and electrical contact layer properties).Results from the model are compared with experimental data of the commercial thermoelectric module in power generation mode with temperature gradient consistent with those achievable from a solar concentrator system. These show that it is important to have devices optimized specifically for generation, and to improve the contact layer of the thermoelements accordingly. 相似文献
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Self-powered heating equipment has the potential for high overall energy efficiency and can provide an effective means of providing on site power and energy security in residential homes. It is also attractive for remote communities where connection to the grid is not cost effective. Self-powered residential heating systems operate entirely on fuel combustion and do not need externally generated electricity. Excess power can be provided for other electrical loads. To realize this concept, one must develop a reliable and low maintenance means of generating electricity and integrate it into fuel-fired heating equipment. In the present work, a self-powered residential heating system was developed using thermoelectric power generation technology. A thermoelectric module with a power generation capacity of 550 W was integrated into a fuel-fired furnace. The thermoelectric module has a radial configuration that fits well with the heating equipment. The electricity generated is adequate to power all electrical components for a residential central heating system. The performance of the thermoelectric module was examined under various operating conditions. The effects of heat transfer conditions were studied in order to maximize electric power output. A mathematical model was established and used to look into the influence of heat transfer coefficients and other parameters on electric power output and efficiency. 相似文献
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Abdelillah Abed Belarbi M'hamed Beriache Nor Azwadi Che Sidik Rizalman Mamat 《亚洲传热研究》2021,50(3):2242-2258
In this study, experimental tests have been carried out on the coupling thermoelectric cooling module with minichannel heatsink subjected to impinging airflow for cooling desktop central processing unit (CPU). A controlled thermoelectric-forced test system was designed for this purpose. This was designed using electronic Arduino card. The proposed hybrid cooling system was compared with the conventional forced air-cooling technique. Three power of heat source (CPU) were adopted, investigated, and compared, namely 60, 87, and 95 W. Performance of controlled thermoelectric cooling with three preset temperature were experimentally examined. The effects of air velocity and thermoelectric input current on the case temperature (Tcase), thermal resistance, and heat transfer coefficient were analyzed. Results showed that the Tcase increases with the increase of its input power. In addition, increasing air jet velocity and thermoelectric input current improve CPU cooling significantly. For a CPU power of 95 W, the recorded Tcase temperature was 57°C with the conventional system. While it was maintained below 50°C in the hybrid system. The thermoelectric cooler has had a major effect on CPU cooling, having 15% improvement over conventional forced air-cooling. However, this was accompanied by an increase in energy consumption in the range of 45 W. 相似文献
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Chao-Chi Shih Chih-Chieh Chen Chih-Chung Chang Sih-Li Chen 《International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer》2012
This article experimentally develops a dynamic test strategy for efficiently diagnosing a heat pipe cooling module in order to improve the time-consuming conventional steady-state test. The first step is to investigate the performance of a heat pipe by measuring its thermal resistance, and the next step is to examine the influence of the parameters on the temperature response of the heat pipe cooling module. The experimental parameters include the press force, preheating temperature, heating power, and starting time of the fan. The results show that the thermal performance of a heat pipe, the contact condition between the heat pipe and the base plate, and the heat dissipation ability of a heat sink, are diagnosed within 30 seconds. During the dynamic test, both the startup and the ability to reach uniformity of temperature of the heat pipe can be observed. In addition, the temperature response of a heat pipe cooling module based on a lumped model matches the experimental data. 相似文献
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We have developed a computational model which allows the simulation of a thermoelectric device to make ice cubes in a vapour compression domestic fridge. This model solves both the thermoelectric and heat transfer equations, including the phase change equations in the ice cube production.The inputs of the model are: the thermoelectric parameters as a function of the temperature; dimensions; material properties (thermal resistances and capacities) and the boundary conditions (room temperature and voltage supplied to the Peltier module). The outputs are the values of the temperature for all the elements of the thermoelectric ice-maker and the ice production.In the experimental phase a prototype of a thermoelectric ice-maker incorporated in a vapour compression domestic fridge was constructed in order to adjust and validate the computational model, and to optimise the experimental application. This ice-maker has two Peltier modules, some aluminum cylinders, called fingers, where the ice is made, and a component that acts as heat extender and dissipater which connects the hot side of Peltier module with the freezer compartment. The ice formation on the fingers is obtained by the cooling on the Peltier modules. When the ice cubes are formed, the voltage polarity of the thermoelectric modules is switched so the fingers warm up until the ice around the fingers melts. Then the ice cubes are dropped by gravity.This paper studies the production of ice cubes using the computational model and the experiment results and analyses the most important parameters for the optimisation of the ice-maker (voltage supplied to the Peltier module, thermal resistance of the hot side dissipater and initial water temperature). 相似文献
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摩托车制动性能检测工作是保障道路交通安全的一项重要措施.相关检测机构广泛使用摩托车路试仪作为检测摩托车制动性能的仪器,然而目前国内尚缺少对路试仪进行检定的装置.针对摩托车路试仪的检定方法进行了探讨,进而研发了一种精度高、操作简单方便、性能可靠的路试仪检定装置.该装置以MSP430F149单片机为控制核心,主要包括电源模块、转速检测模块、步进电机驱动模块、键盘及显示模块等.对该装置的总体方案、系统硬件和软件设计、系统仿真调试及样机实验等进行了阐述.对于摩托车制动性能检测领域有着重要的现实意义,研制的检定装置将具有广阔的应用前景. 相似文献
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《Energy Conversion and Management》2005,46(9-10):1631-1643
A thermoelectric generator was fitted to the side of a domestic woodstove. The generator was driven using one or more thermoelectric modules designed to give significant power at a reasonable cost. The thermoelectric generator was air cooled by natural convection using a commercially available heat sink. Testing was undertaken under a controlled woodstove firing rate and temperatures, and open circuit voltages were monitored over extended periods. The maximum steady state matched load power was 4.2 W using a single module. The use of multiple modules with a single heat sink was found to reduce the total power output relative to the single module case as a result of reduced hot to cold surface temperature differences. 相似文献
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Over two-thirds energy of fuel consumed by an automobile is discharged to the surroundings as waste heat. The fuel usage can be more efficient if thermoelectric generators (TEG) are used to convert heat energy into electricity. In this study, a thermoelectric module composed of thermoelectric generators and a cooling system is developed to improve the efficiency of an IC engine. Two potential positions on an automobile are chosen to apply this module, e.g. exhaust pipe and radiator to examine the feasibility. To predict the behaviors of this module, a one dimensional thermal resistance model is also build, and the results are verified with experiments. 相似文献
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A computational model, which simulates thermal and electric performance of thermoelectric refrigerators, has been developed. This model solves the non-linear system that is made up of the thermoelectric equations and the heat conduction equations providing values for temperature, electric consumption, heat flow and coefficient of performance of the refrigerator. Finite differences method is used in order to solve the system and also semi empirical expressions for convection coefficients.Subsequently a thermoelectric refrigerator with an inner volume of 55 × 10−3 m3 has been designed and tested, whose cold system is composed of a Peltier pellet (50 W of maximum power) and a fan of 2 W. An experimental analysis of its performance in different conditions has been carried out with this prototype, which, in his turn, has been useful for assessing the accuracy of the developed model. The built thermoelectric refrigerator prototype, offers advantages with respect to vapour compression classical technology such as: a more ecological system, more silent and robust and more precise in the control of temperatures which make it suitable for camping vehicles, buses, special transports for electro medicine, etc. 相似文献
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《International Journal of Hydrogen Energy》2019,44(58):30763-30771
A proper system must be applied in order to have reliable power production and higher levels of durability. The functions of this system are to fully utilize the benefits of the fuel cell components and to deliver the required power. This paper presents the design for an HT-PEMFC single-cell test cell with the development of a test station to operate the cell. The single-cell test cell and the real-time monitoring test station were designed using LabVIEW software, and were implemented using NI's cFP hardware devices, the details of which are provided. The architecture of the test station was aimed at measuring and controlling the mass flow rate, pressure and temperature of the reactant gases, and the stack temperature and current. An electronic load, with a quick dynamic response, was used to test the fuel cell reaction. The start-up, shutdown and monitoring functions were managed by the test station, which monitored the critical parameters of the fuel cell, namely, the voltage, current loading, generated power, hydrogen/air inlet and outlet and stack temperature. The results showed that the designed and developed single-cell HT-PEMFC and test station were able to generate power. An in-depth research needs to be conducted into the innovative design and development of HT-PEMFC systems since these are the key factors for optimum performance. 相似文献
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Recovering the dissipated heat from exhaust is a useful means of reducing the energy consumption level as well as cutting down on environmental pollution. An efficient technique for recovering this lost heat is the use of thermoelectric generators, which directly convert the dissipated heat into useful electrical energy. In this paper, a whole thermoelectric generator system installed on the exhaust pipe of a vehicle has been modeled, and the effects of thermal parameters on the output of this thermoelectric generator have been measured and evaluated by means of sensitivity analysis. The E‐Fast sensitivity analysis method has been used in this study. The sensitivity analysis results indicate that, among the thermal parameters examined, the temperature of gases entering the heat sink installed at exhaust pipe outlet () has the greatest influence (37%) and the flow rate of fluid entering the heatsink installed on the cold side of thermoelectric modules () has the second greatest influence (17%) on the output power of the considered thermoelectric generator. By using these results, the best cases of hot exhaust gases from various industries and vehicles with the highest potential of recovering the dissipated energy and heat from them by thermoelectric generators can be identified. 相似文献
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This paper describes a solar heat pipe thermoelectric generator (SHP-TEG) unit comprising an evacuated double-skin glass tube, a finned heat pipe and a TEG module. The system takes the advantage of heat pipe to convert the absorbed solar irradiation to a high heat flux to meet the TEG operating requirement. An analytical model of the SHP-TEG unit is presented for the condition of constant solar irradiation, which may lead to different performance characteristics and optimal design parameters compared with the condition of constant temperature difference usually dealt with in other studies. The analytical model presents the complex influence of basic parameters such as solar irradiation, cooling water temperature, thermoelement length and cross-section area and number of thermoelements, etc. on the maximum power output and conversion efficiency of the SHP-TEG. Simulation based on the analytical model has been carried out to study the performance and design optimization of the SHP-TEG. 相似文献
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This paper presents and studies the novel concept of thermoelectric self cooling, which can be introduced as the cooling and temperature control of a device using thermoelectric technology without electricity consumption.For this study, it is designed a device endowed with an internal heat source. Subsequently, a commonly used cooling system is attached to the device and the thermal performance is statistically assessed. Afterwards, it is developed and studied a thermoelectric self cooling system appropriate for the device.Experimental and analytical results show that the thermal resistance between the heat source and the environment reduced by 25-30% when the thermoelectric self cooling system is installed, and indicates the promising applicability of this technology to devices that generate large amounts of heat, such as electrical power converters, transformers and control systems. Likewise, it was statistically proved that the thermoelectric self cooling system leads to significant reductions in the temperature difference between the heat source and the environment, and, what is more, this reduction increases as the heat flow generated by the heat source increases, which makes evident the fact that thermoelectric self cooling systems work as temperature controllers. 相似文献