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The Influence of Ambient Conditions on the Performance of the Thermoelectric Wireless Sensor Network Node

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: This paper considers the effects of the ambient temperature and unducted air flow on the voltage generated by a thermoelectric generator used to power wireless sensor network node. Structure of the node is simulated using a fully coupled numerical electro--thermal model with convective correlations. Results show that the effect of the ambient temperature is negligible as long as the temperature difference between the hot surface of the node and the ambient is maintained. For natural convection, voltage dependence on the temperature difference can be determined from the open circuit conditions and this can be used to approximate the load conditions. For forced convection, an increase rate of the generated voltage is governed by the thermal resistance of the heatsink and characteristic parameters of the thermoelectric generator.

Source: Facta Universitatis Series Working and Living Environmental Protection

DOI: 10.22190/fuwlep1802089m

Authors: Dejan Milić, Aneta Predrag Prijić, Ljubomir Vračar, Zoran Prijić

Institution: University of Nis

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: Ministarstvo Prosvete, Nauke i Tehnološkog Razvoja