Reliable Thermoelectric Module Design under Opposing Requirements from Structural and Thermoelectric Considerations
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DOI: 10.1007/s11664-017-5934-6
Abstract: Structural reliability of thermoelectric generation (TEG) systems still remains an issue, especially for applications such as large-scale industrial or automobile exhaust heat recovery, in which TEG systems are subject to dynamic loads and thermal cycling.… read more here.
Keywords: thermoelectric module; performance; reliable thermoelectric; reliability ... See more keywords
Experimental investigations on COPs of thermoelectric module frosting systems with various hot side cooling methods
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DOI: 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2018.08.056
Abstract: Abstract Electrical energy can be converted to thermal energy associated with the temperature gradient between the two opposite sides of a thermoelectric module. The hot and cold sides of a thermoelectric module can be used… read more here.
Keywords: frosting systems; module; thermoelectric module; hot side ... See more keywords
Enhanced performance thermoelectric module having asymmetrical legs
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2017.06.087
Abstract: Abstract Key concepts like waste heat recycling or waste heat recovery are the basic ideas in thermoelectricity so as to the design the newest solid state sources of energy for a stable supply of electricity… read more here.
Keywords: thermoelectric legs; thermoelectric module; performance thermoelectric; geometry ... See more keywords
Thermal resistance matching for thermoelectric cooling systems
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.05.052
Abstract: Abstract The demand of compactness and light-weight for thermoelectric applications requires optimized system integration of thermoelectric module and heat sinks to achieve the best performance under size and weight constraints. This work studies the thermal… read more here.
Keywords: thermoelectric module; thermal resistance; cooling systems; resistance ... See more keywords
Design a new thermoelectric module with high practicability based on experimental measurement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2021.114320
Abstract: Abstract In practical applications, the thermoelectric module (TEM) conducts continuous heat exchange with the external environment. This causes uneven temperature distribution inside the module and some PN legs do not work effectively. The internal heat… read more here.
Keywords: heat; temperature; tem; stem ... See more keywords
New method for quickly measuring the maximum conversion power of a thermoelectric module/generator
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2020.117153
Abstract: Abstract Maximum output power (Pomax) is the main characteristic parameter of energy conversion of a thermoelectric module (TEM)/generator (TEG). To obtain this parameter, the module’s dynamic internal resistance under the actual operating condition must be… read more here.
Keywords: module; thermoelectric module; new method; power ... See more keywords
High-Efficiency and Stable Thermoelectric Module Based on Liquid-Like Materials
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DOI: 10.1016/j.joule.2019.04.010
Abstract: Summary Thermoelectric technology provides an alternative way to utilize fossil energy more efficiently through converting the waste heat from industrial or automobile exhaust gas into electricity. The usual thermoelectric module design only needs to achieve… read more here.
Keywords: efficiency; like materials; module based; thermoelectric module ... See more keywords
Geometric structural design for lead tellurium thermoelectric power generation application
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2019.03.128
Abstract: Abstract High thermoelectric figure of merits have been achieved in lead telluride (PbTe) alloys recently, which are beneficial for future thermoelectric applications. In this study, a PbTe-based thermoelectric module is constructed by eight pairs of… read more here.
Keywords: pbte based; geometric structural; power; thermoelectric module ... See more keywords
Parametric study of a thermoelectric module used for both power generation and cooling
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2020.03.045
Abstract: Abstract Thermoelectric module can be used as a generator to convert thermal energy into electricity, or as a cooler to convert electricity into heat. In this work, a comprehensive model is proposed to predict the… read more here.
Keywords: module used; module; thermoelectric module; used power ... See more keywords
Controlled thermal expansion and thermoelectric properties of Mg2Si/Si composites
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DOI: 10.1063/5.0057137
Abstract: A thermoelectric module is composed of n- and p-type materials, and its performance is evaluated by the materials' dimensionless figure of merit, zT, which is expected to be as high as possible. Moreover, because a… read more here.
Keywords: controlled thermal; expansion; thermoelectric module; type materials ... See more keywords
Measurement of thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity using a thermoelectric module
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DOI: 10.1088/1361-6501/aa5c30
Abstract: A proof of concept of using a thermoelectric module to measure both thermal conductivity and thermal diffusivity of bulk disc samples at room temperature is demonstrated. The method involves the calculation of the integral area… read more here.
Keywords: thermal conductivity; conductivity; thermoelectric module; thermal diffusivity ... See more keywords