Papers by Keyword: Thermoelectric Generation

Abstract: Based on the characteristics of semiconductor thermoelectric generation, this paper takes STC12C5410AD MCU as the core, and designs an intelligent lead-acid battery charging and discharging controller. It implements the intelligent switch, overload overcharge protection of charging way, and can automatically switch between power generating system and battery according to battery load circuit. It realizes the effective transformation of heat into electricity, intelligent storage and utilization.

Abstract: A water lens was used to concentrate sunlight on the surface of a thermoelectric (TE) module in order to heat it. The shape of this water lens could be flexibly adjusted to compensate for solar altitude changes. The light condensed by the water lens produced a large energy distribution on the top of the module. In this study, we simulated the power generation properties when the top of the module was heated by light with a certain condensing distribution. The simulation results revealed that the energy distribution had little effect on the TE generation if the solar light was effectively condensed on a plate with a condensing width of a few millimeters.

Abstract: Thermoelectric (TE) phenomenon of a helical generator is numerically analyzed by using the finite-volume method in combination with a three-dimensional finite-element (FE) model. The distributions of temperature and current density are significantly influenced by the generator dimension. The output power of helical generator is also affected by the geometric parameter, such as the helical pitch. The output power and conversion efficiency of helical generator are better than those of straight generator where all the TE elements aligned in a straight line. The helical geometry has a satisfactory potential to be a good TE generator.

Abstract: Thermoelectric generation (TEG) produces electric energy from thermal energy directly, stably and environmental-friendly. As is pointed out, TEG performance is influenced by not only the intrinsic property of the material, but also the geometry designed, the operation conditions and the load scale as well. This paper intend to indicates how the temperature differential and the load resistance influence the output, how geometry demonstrate the performance of a TEG by experimental method. Test results is quite fit for the theoretic analysis.

Abstract: Designed thermal collector conversion device based on the principle of thermoelectric power generation. This device used the LTC3108 module which was low input voltage boost converter. The device can convert the heat from the screw pump working into electricity. The electricity can be powered microprocessors and sensors.

Abstract: Thermoelectric module (TEM) systems proposed in this study adopts loop thermosyphon with TiO2-nanofluid as working fluid. The present experimental study is focused on the opt_{SubscrSubscript textipt text}imum operating condition of the TE system proposed to improve energy output and to obtain stable power generation to be used in future hybrid vehicles. The results of the present study indicate a possibility to use such loop thermosyphon TEMs for future thermoelectric hybrid automotive vehicles. The system showed the optimum performance with acetone with 50% charged amount as the working fluid for the TLT. The system with the new working fluid, nanofluids, neither improved its performance nor its stability.

Abstract: An intelligent measure control system is designed to solve the problem of real-time intelligent detection of thermal defects of high voltage equipment at unmanned substations. This system uses a new method that continuous power of CC2530, a ZigBee wireless single chip, is provided by using monocrystalline silicon solar cells and thermoelectric generation modules. This method can also solve the problem that overheat faults can not be alarmed timely when efficiency of solar cells decrease during the continuous rainy days, and can realize real-time wireless detection and remote fault analysis of thermal defects of high voltage equipment. The supervisory programs of the remote PC and the upper computer are designed through VC + +.NET and the communication mode adopts C/S model based on TCP/IP protocols. The image files are saved as JPEG format by CImage class, which implements the real-time transmission of images. All the forgoing advantages provide a technical assurance to the remote and intelligent control of the heat vice of high-voltage equipment in the unmanned substations.

Abstract: To measure and control thermal defects of power station, continuous power is provided to the ZigBee wireless temperature sensors by using monocrystalline silicon solar cells and thermoelectric generation modules, which can collect and process the real-time temperatures of high voltage equipments in the station. Simultaneity, the system can solve the problem that overheat faults can not alarm timely when efficiency of solar cell decreases during the continuous rainy days. The remote real-time controlling is realized by using client and server programs of VC + +.NET. The lossless compression and real-time image transmission are implemented through employing the screen grid-division method and the Huffman compression algorithm. All of these provide a technical assurance to the remote controlling of heat vice of high-voltage equipments in multi-stations.

Abstract: Different versions of thermoelectric unicouples composed of p-type Ca3Co4O9 (Co-349) and n-type LaNiO3 (Ni-113) or CaMnO3 (Mn-113) bulk materials were prepared. In the unicouples p- and n-type legs were connected with Ag electrodes using Ag paste including various oxide powders with various ratios. For the Co-349/Ni-113 unicouples, maximum output power (Pmax) reaches 177mW at a hot side temperature (TH) of 1073K and a temperature differential (ΔT) between TH and cold side temperature of 500K at 6wt% of Co-349 powder. On the other hand, the lowest internal resistance (RI) is observed in a Co-349/Mn-113 unicouple prepared using Ag paste including 3wt% of Mn-113 powder. Thermoelectric modules consisting of 8 pairs of oxide legs were fabricated using the same method with the unicouples. The open circuit voltage (VO) and Pmax increase with increasing TH and reach 0.392 V and 0.314 W, and 0.911 V and 0.233 W at a TH of 1273 K in air for the Co-349/Ni-113 and Co-349/Mn-113 modules, respectively.