SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
<div
class="section
abstract"><div
class="htmlview
paragraph">The
thermoelectric
generator
system
is
regarded
as
an
advanced
technology
for
recovering
waste
heat
from
automotive
exhaust.
To
address
the
issue
of
uneven
temperature
distribution
within
exchanger
that
limits
output
performance
system,
this
study
designs
a
novel
generation
integrated
with
turbulence
enhancers.
This
configuration
aims
to
enhance
convective
transfer
at
rear
end
and
improve
overall
uniformity.
A
multiphysics
coupled
model
established
evaluate
impact
enhancers
on
system's
electrical
output,
comparing
its
traditional
systems.
The
findings
indicate
integration
significantly
increases
rate
uniformity
exchanger.
However,
it
also
leads
increase
in
exhaust
back
pressure,
which
negatively
affects
performance.
At
lower
flow
velocities,
gains
power
attributable
considerably
outweigh
pressure.
Specifically,
under
conditions
550
K
20
m/s,
power,
net
coefficient
by
39.2%,
33.6%,
8.5%,
respectively.
As
rises,
become
even
more
pronounced.
Nevertheless,
high
conditions,
rise
pressure
can
potentially
degrade
Therefore,
recommended
be
appropriately
diverted
practical
applications
ensure
optimal
research
provides
essential
theoretical
guidance
design
optimization
systems.</div></div>
Energies,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
18(1), P. 173 - 173
Published: Jan. 3, 2025
This
systematic
review
outlines
the
application
of
thermoelectric
generators
(TEGs)
as
energy
sources
in
CubeSats.
While
CubeSats
currently
rely
on
solar
cells
with
efficiencies
between
16.8%
and
32.2%,
their
performance
diminishes
increased
distance
from
Sun.
TEGs,
although
used
radioisotope
(RTGs)
for
satellites,
remain
underutilized
A
literature
revealed
33
relevant
articles,
21.2%
employing
simulation
software
to
evaluate
thermal
behavior.
Among
34
patents,
only
one
mentioned
micro-TEGs,
most
focusing
structural
improvements.
Patent
activity
peaked
2016
2020,
emphasizing
optimization,
but
no
patents
addressed
TEGs
CubeSats,
highlighting
a
significant
research
gap.
present
viable
solution
harnessing
residual
heat
SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
<div
class="section
abstract"><div
class="htmlview
paragraph">In
the
field
of
static
power
generation,
thermoelectric
technology
has
become
an
important
solution
for
utilizing
automotive
exhaust
waste
heat.
This
study
presents
a
new
design
heat
exchanger
integrated
with
pipes,
aimed
at
augmenting
installation
area
modules
and
improving
hot
end
temperature
by
high
transfer
rate.
Moreover,
number
pipes
in
each
region
is
optimized
to
reduce
gradient
along
direction
flow
maximize
overall
output
performance.
A
comprehensive
numerical
model
generator
system
developed
conduct
performance
prediction
parameter
optimization.
The
results
reveal
that
integration
substantially
boosts
system,
characterized
enhanced
transfer,
increased
output,
improved
conversion
efficiency.
And
optimization
yields
optimal
configuration
5
per
module.
Under
test
conditions
600
K
mass
rate
30
g/s,
demonstrated
146.28
W
voltage
166.26
V.
These
outputs
represent
remarkable
increase
53.76%
75.16%,
respectively,
compared
conventional
one
without
pipes.
work
not
only
underscores
potential
pipe
systems
but
also
offers
foundational
framework
equipped
pipes.</div></div>
SAE technical papers on CD-ROM/SAE technical paper series,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
1
Published: Jan. 31, 2025
<div
class="section
abstract"><div
class="htmlview
paragraph">The
thermoelectric
generator
system
is
regarded
as
an
advanced
technology
for
recovering
waste
heat
from
automotive
exhaust.
To
address
the
issue
of
uneven
temperature
distribution
within
exchanger
that
limits
output
performance
system,
this
study
designs
a
novel
generation
integrated
with
turbulence
enhancers.
This
configuration
aims
to
enhance
convective
transfer
at
rear
end
and
improve
overall
uniformity.
A
multiphysics
coupled
model
established
evaluate
impact
enhancers
on
system's
electrical
output,
comparing
its
traditional
systems.
The
findings
indicate
integration
significantly
increases
rate
uniformity
exchanger.
However,
it
also
leads
increase
in
exhaust
back
pressure,
which
negatively
affects
performance.
At
lower
flow
velocities,
gains
power
attributable
considerably
outweigh
pressure.
Specifically,
under
conditions
550
K
20
m/s,
power,
net
coefficient
by
39.2%,
33.6%,
8.5%,
respectively.
As
rises,
become
even
more
pronounced.
Nevertheless,
high
conditions,
rise
pressure
can
potentially
degrade
Therefore,
recommended
be
appropriately
diverted
practical
applications
ensure
optimal
research
provides
essential
theoretical
guidance
design
optimization
systems.</div></div>