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Abstract
Thermal fluids can transport heat to the large surface of a thermoelectric (TE) panel from hot and/or cold sources. The TE power thus obtainable was precisely evaluated using numerical calculations based on fluid dynamics and heat transfer. The commercial software FLUENT was coupled with a TE model for this purpose. The fluid velocity distribution and the temperature profiles in the fluids and TE modules were calculated in two-dimensional space. The electromotive force was then evaluated for counter-flow and split-flow models to show the effect of a stagnation point. Friction along the fluid surface along a long, flat path was larger than that along a short path split into two parts. The power required to circulate the fluids along the flow path is not negligible and should be considered in TE generation system design.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Electronic Materials |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 6 |
Pages (from-to) | 1766-1770 |
Number of pages | 5 |
ISSN | 0361-5235 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
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Co-simulation and Co-optimization of Thermoelectric Generation System
Chen, M.
15/03/2010 → 15/09/2012
Project: Research