Locating the maximum power point for thermoelectric generators for constant heat operation

Ashraf, Ali (2016) Locating the maximum power point for thermoelectric generators for constant heat operation. MSc(R) thesis, University of Glasgow.

Abstract

Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are solid-state devices that can be used for the direct conversion between heat and electricity. These devices are an attractive option for generating clean energy from heat. There are two modes of operation for TEGs; constant heat and constant temperature. It is a well-known fact that for constant temperature operation, TEGs have a maximum power point lying at half the open circuit voltage of the TEG, for a particular temperature. This work aimed to investigate the position of the maximum power point for Bismuth Telluride TEGs working under constant heat conditions i.e. the heat supply to the TEG is fixed however the temperature across the TEG can vary depending upon its operating conditions. It was found that for constant heat operation, the maximum power point for a TEG is greater than half the open circuit voltage of the TEG.

• Item Type: Thesis (MSc(R))
• Qualification Level: Masters
• Keywords: Thermoelectric generators, maximum power point, TEG, MPP, bismuth telluride, heat, electricity.
• Subjects: T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
• Colleges/Schools: College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Systems Power and Energy
• Supervisor's Name: Knox, Professor Andrew
• Date of Award: 2016
• Depositing User: Mr Ali Ashraf
• Unique ID: glathesis:2016-7770
• Copyright: Copyright of this thesis is held by the author.
• Date Deposited: 07 Nov 2016 11:29
• Last Modified: 14 Nov 2016 10:58
• URI: https://theses.gla.ac.uk/id/eprint/7770