Passive flow heat exchanger simulation for power generation from solar pond using thermoelectric generators

In this study, a thermoelectric generator heat exchanger system was designed and simulated for electricity generation from solar pond. A thermoelectric generator heat exchanger was studied by using Computational Fluid Dynamics to simulate flow and heat transfer. A thermoelectric generator heat excha...

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Published in:AIP Conference Proceedings
Main Author: Baharin N.A.; Arzami A.A.; Singh B.; Remeli M.F.; Tan L.; Oberoi A.
Format: Conference paper
Language:English
Published: American Institute of Physics Inc. 2017
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85017576068&doi=10.1063%2f1.4979392&partnerID=40&md5=c28fda056a7b8fa45235e09fcafa5f65
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Summary:In this study, a thermoelectric generator heat exchanger system was designed and simulated for electricity generation from solar pond. A thermoelectric generator heat exchanger was studied by using Computational Fluid Dynamics to simulate flow and heat transfer. A thermoelectric generator heat exchanger designed for passive in-pond flow used in solar pond for electrical power generation. A simple analysis simulation was developed to obtain the amount of electricity generated at different conditions for hot temperatures of a solar pond at different flow rates. Results indicated that the system is capable of producing electricity. This study and design provides an alternative way to generate electricity from solar pond in tropical countries like Malaysia for possible renewable energy applications. © 2017 Author(s).
ISSN:0094243X
DOI:10.1063/1.4979392