Multiphysics simulations of thermoelectric generator modules with cold and hot blocks and effects of some factors

Li, W. et al. (2017) Multiphysics simulations of thermoelectric generator modules with cold and hot blocks and effects of some factors. Case Studies in Thermal Engineering, 10, pp. 63-72. (doi: 10.1016/j.csite.2017.03.005)

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Abstract

Transient and steady-state multiphysics numerical simulations are performed to investigate the thermal and electrical performances of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) module placed between hot and cold blocks. Effects of heat radiation, leg length and Seebeck coefficient on the TEG thermal and electrical performances are identified. A new correlation for the Seebeck coefficient with temperature is proposed. Radiation effect on the thermal and electric performances is found to be negligible under both the transient and steady-state conditions. The leg length of TEG module shows a considerable influence on the electrical performance but little on the thermal performance under the transient condition. A nearly linear temperature profile on a leg of the TEG module is identified. The temperature profile on the substrate surfaces is non-uniform, especially in the contacted areas between the straps (tabs) and the substrates.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Knox, Professor Andrew and Siviter, Dr Jonathan and Li, Dr Wenguang and Montecucco, Dr Andrea and Han, Dr Guang and Paul, Professor Manosh and Gregory, Professor Duncan
Authors: Li, W., Paul, M., Montecucco, A., Siviter, J., Knox, A.R., Sweet, T., Gao, M., Baig, H., Mallick, T.K., Han, G., Gregory, D.H., Azough, F., and Freer, R.,
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Chemistry
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
Journal Name:Case Studies in Thermal Engineering
Publisher:Elsevier
ISSN:2214-157X
ISSN (Online):2214-157X
Published Online:23 March 2017
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2017 The Authors
First Published:First published in Case Studies in Thermal Engineering 10:63-72
Publisher Policy:Reproduced under a Creative Commons License

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Project CodeAward NoProject NamePrincipal InvestigatorFunder's NameFunder RefLead Dept
614241Scalable Solar Thermoelectrics and Photovaltaics (SUNTRAP)Andrew KnoxEngineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)EP/K022156/1ENG - ENGINEERING ELECTRONICS & NANO ENG