Thermoelectric Analysis for a Three-Dimensional Power Generator in Helical

Xiang Ning Meng; Takeyuki Fujisaka; Ryosuke O. Suzuki

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.617.260

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Thermoelectric Analysis for a Three-Dimensional Power Generator in Helical
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Thermoelectric Analysis for a Three-Dimensional Power Generator in Helical

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.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volume 617)

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Xiang Ning Meng*, Takeyuki Fujisaka, Ryosuke O. Suzuki

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Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Helical System, Thermoelectric Generation, Thermoelectric Performance

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