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Design and optimization of a natural gas-fired thermoelectric generator by computational fluid dynamics modeling

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In this paper, the authors present the results of the computational part of an ongoing research and development project aimed at designing and optimization of a thermoelectric generator fired with natural gas.
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This article is published in Energy Conversion and Management.The article was published on 2017-10-01. It has received 18 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Thermoelectric generator.

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Performance evaluation of an automotive thermoelectric generator with inserted fins or dimpled-surface hot heat exchanger

TL;DR: In this paper, a virtual evaluation method that combines computational fluid dynamics with a mathematical model was proposed to compute the temperature distribution and final power output of an onboard automotive thermoelectric generator (ATEG), which was configured for an off-road vehicle called Mengshi.
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Advancements in sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems

TL;DR: A review of these advances with a focus on the themes of effective valorisation of bioenergy resources, energy-water nexus in wastewater treatment processes, optimized local energy supply for efficient and clean systems, solar energy technologies for the energy transition, and technologies for efficient combustion and electric transport are presented in the 12th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems as discussed by the authors.
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Experimental and theoretical study of thermoelectric generator waste heat recovery model for an ultra-low temperature PEM fuel cell powered vehicle

TL;DR: In this article, an energy recovery method for ultra-low waste heat temperature Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell is presented utilizing a combined thermoelectric generator (TEG), heat pipe and heat sink system.
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Integrated approach for sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems

TL;DR: The main topics of the selected papers address sustainable combustion technologies, renewable energy sources and sector integration, including the integration of renewable technologies in the urban environment, heat, cold, electricity and fuel production in buildings and industrial applications, heat exchangers and heat exchanger networks, the development and integration of energy storage for concentrated solar power plants, and sectorial integration of bioenergy resources and biorefineries with a particular focus on system integration for efficient and low carbon systems as mentioned in this paper.
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Thermoelectric generators: A review of applications

TL;DR: In this paper, a review of thermoelectric generators is presented, as well as the future applications which are currently being studied in research laboratories or in industry and the main purpose of this paper is to clearly demonstrate that, almost anywhere in industry or in domestic uses, it is worth checking whether a TEG can be added whenever heat is moving from a hot source to a cold source.
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Thermoelectric automotive waste heat energy recovery using maximum power point tracking

TL;DR: In this article, a thermoelectric waste heat energy recovery system for internal combustion engine automobiles, including gasoline vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles, is proposed and implemented, which directly converts the heat energy from automotive waste heat to electrical energy.
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Alternative energy facilities based on site matching and generation unit sizing for remote area power supply

TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the decision support technique and influencing factors in the design of an integrated solar-wind power system for stand-alone applications for remote area power supply.
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A novel self-powered wireless temperature sensor based on thermoelectric generators

TL;DR: Experimental results indicate this innovative temperature sensor designed and presented for solving the power supply problem of temperature sensors is a promising self-powered device which can be used to measure temperature value in positive temperature fluctuation situations.
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