Journal: Scientific Reports
Article Title: Optimization of segmented thermoelectric generator using Taguchi and ANOVA techniques
doi: 10.1038/s41598-017-16372-8
Figure Lengend Snippet: The computational model of segmented TEG. ( a ) CAD model of the segmented TEG with key geometric parameters and boundary conditions used for numerical simulations. ( b ) CAD model of the segmented TEG used for numerical validation. ( c ) A medium-size grid structure used for the simulations, element type: SOLID226 (3D 20-node hexahedron/brick). ( d ) Mesh independency test, comparing output power and efficiency at three different element counts. ( e ) Power output vs. electrical current at different contact resistance conditions (hot-side and cold-side temperatures are fixed at T h = 773 K and T c = 283 K). ( f ) Peak power vs. hot-side temperature at different contact resistance conditions. ( g ) Efficiency vs. electrical current at different contact resistance conditions (hot-side and cold-side temperatures are fixed at T h = 773 K and T c = 283 K). ( f ) Peak efficiency vs. hot-side temperature at different contact resistance conditions.
Article Snippet: Figure shows the three-dimensional CAD model of the segmented TEG module developed in ANSYS designModeler.
Techniques: Biomarker Discovery