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Forecasting thermoelectric power generation through utilization of waste heat from building cooling systems based on simulation

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: • Thermoelectric Power Generation. • Utilization of Waste Heat. • Sandwich Material. • Energy Building. The transformation of sustainable energy use is one of the main challenges facing the world today. Waste heat from industrial processes and conventional power plants is one form of energy waste that is often wasted. In this context, research on thermoelectric energy conversion systems is a very relevant and important topic to research. This research investigates about the potential for utilizing thermoelectric elements with stacked materials that utilize waste heat from building cooling systems. Numerical simulation was chosen to carry out further analysis regarding the potential energy produced and the efficiency of the materials used. Three-dimensional design and ANSYS is used as a three-dimensional simulation analysis tool. The research results show that thermoelectric systems with stacked materials have the potential to produce energy from waste heat. Material (Cu 2 Se + , BiTe + ) (Bi 2 S 3 - , CuFeS - ) with 10 mm legs has the highest output power of 32.82 mW whereas (PbSe + , BiTe + ) (Bi 2 S 3 - , AgInSe - ) with a leg length of 20 mm has the highest efficiency value of 25.97%, and a power value of 6 .92mW. Full system research can produce values that more closely resemble actual conditions.

Source: e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering Electronics and Energy

DOI: 10.1016/j.prime.2024.100821

Authors: Catur Harsito, Riyadi Muslim, Eki Rovianto, Yudi Kurniawan, Fathin Muhammad Mahdhudhu

Institutions: Sebelas Maret University, Kangwon National University, Politeknik Negeri Balikpapan, Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Responsible consumption and production, Climate action, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,400