A modular dynamic mathematical model of thermoelectric elements for marine applications
| Autor: | Chariklia A. Georgopoulou, George Dimopoulos, Nikolaos M.P. Kakalis |
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| Rok vydání: | 2016 |
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Engineering
business.industry 020209 energy Mechanical Engineering Distributed element model Mechanical engineering 02 engineering and technology Building and Construction Modular design Thermoelectric materials Pollution Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Waste heat recovery unit General Energy Thermoelectric generator Waste heat Thermoelectric effect 0202 electrical engineering electronic engineering information engineering Systems design Electrical and Electronic Engineering business Civil and Structural Engineering |
| Zdroj: | Energy. 94:13-28 |
| ISSN: | 0360-5442 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.energy.2015.10.130 |
| Popis: | This paper presents a modular, dynamic and spatially distributed model of thermoelectric elements for marine applications intended to assess the low-grade waste heat recovery potential of thermoelectric devices on-board seagoing vessels. The model describes the dynamic behaviour of marine thermoelectric components and captures the detailed thermodynamic and thermoelectric process phenomena. Validation against experimental data from the literature indicates good model predictive ability. Two marine applications are examined using the model: (a) a scavenge air cooler, and (b) an auxiliary engine exhaust gas duct section integrated with thermoelectric generators. For each case, a parametric analysis is conducted to identify the designs that yield maximum thermoelectric efficiency and power output. The study concludes that thermoelectrics can recover low-grade waste heat on-board ships. Systems engineering modelling and simulation techniques can successfully determine the best system design, to achieve maximum energy harvesting, satisfying the weight, space and operational constraints on-board. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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