Montecucco, A. and Knox, A. R. (2014) Accurate simulation of thermoelectric power generating systems. Applied Energy, 118, 166 - 172. (doi: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.12.028)
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Abstract
Recent interest in the use of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) to recover waste heat in large-scale applications calls for precise simulation to appropriately design complicated and dynamic systems. The aim of this work is to develop a computer tool to accurately simulate the thermal and electrical dynamics of a real thermoelectric (TE) power generating system.<p></p> The computer-aided model presented here is able to accurately simulate the non-linear electro-thermal coupled effects which occur during changes in the operating conditions, e.g. temperature or load changes.<p></p> Simulation results are compared to experimental data obtained from a real TE system. The comparison shows great accuracy both during transients and in the steady-state, thus validating the model as a reliable tool to simulate TE generating systems.
| Item Type: | Articles |
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| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Knox, Professor Andrew and Montecucco, Dr Andrea |
| Authors: | Montecucco, A., and Knox, A. R. |
| College/School: | College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering |
| Journal Name: | Applied Energy |
| Publisher: | Elsevier |
| ISSN: | 0306-2619 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1872-9118 |
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