Generation of Current in Thermoelectric Generator by Absorption of Heat Using ANSYS Thermal Absorption of Heat Using ANSYS Thermal
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Thermoelectric power generation is a renewable energy conversion process that directly converts heat to electricity. This research proposes a novel fluid-thermal-electric multi-physics numerical model for predicting the performance of a thermoelectric-producing system. On the ANSYS platform, numerical simulations are done along with the exhaust temperature and mass flow rate. The range of hot end temperatures is from 100 to 450 degrees Celsius. Similarly, the cold end temperature can reach a maximum of 25 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 10 degrees Celsius. When the temperature at the generator's hot end rises, it means the temperature at the generator's cold end must fall. It means both have an inverse relation to each other. The maximum heat absorbed at the hot junction is 32.762 W and the minimum heat absorbed at the hot junction is 4.6305 W. Hence the maximum and minimum current values produced in this paper by the thermoelectric generator are 72.156 A & 10.816 A respectively. The hot side heat exchanger's position of the thermoelectric modules has a significant impact on output. Combining the benefits of many models are advised to construct an inclusive thermoelectric generator system for use in real-world applications.
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