Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Devices And Systems

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion Devices And Systems
Author: Kazuaki Yazawa
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 389
Release: 2021-02-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811218285

This unique compendium emphasizes key factors driving the performance of thermoelectric energy conversion systems. Important design parameters such as heat transfer at the boundaries of the system, material properties, and form factors are carefully analyzed and optimized for performance including the cost-performance trade-off. Numbers of examples are provided on the applications of thermoelectric technologies, e.g., power generation, cooling of electronic components, and waste heat recovery in wearable devices.This must-have volume also includes an interactive modeling software package developed on the nanoHUB (https://nanohub.org/) platform. Professionals, researchers, academics, undergraduate and graduate students will be able to study the impact of material properties and key design parameters on the overall thermoelectric system performance as well as the large scale implementation in the society.

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
Author: Diana Davila Pineda
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 340
Release: 2017-09-12
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3527698140

The latest volume in the well-established AMN series, this ready reference provides an up-to-date, self-contained summary of recent developments in the technologies and systems for thermoelectricity. Following an initial chapter that introduces the fundamentals and principles of thermoelectricity, subsequent chapters discuss the synthesis and integration of various bulk thermoelectric as well as nanostructured materials. The book then goes on to discuss characterization techniques, including various light and mechanic microscopy techniques, while also summarizing applications for thermoelectric materials, such as micro- and nano-thermoelectric generators, wearable electronics and energy conversion devices. The result is a bridge between industry and scientific researchers seeking to develop thermoelectric generators.

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
Author: Ryoji Funahashi
Publisher: Woodhead Publishing
Total Pages: 730
Release: 2021-02-05
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 012818535X

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion: Theories and Mechanisms, Materials, Devices, and Applications provides readers with foundational knowledge on key aspects of thermoelectric conversion and reviews future prospects. Sections cover the basic theories and mechanisms of thermoelectric physics, the chemical and physical aspects of classical to brand-new materials, measurement techniques of thermoelectric conversion properties from the materials to modules and current research, including the physics, crystallography and chemistry aspects of processing to produce thermoelectric devices. Finally, the book discusses thermoelectric conversion applications, including cooling, generation, energy harvesting, space, sensor and other emerging areas of applications. Reviews key applications of thermoelectric energy conversion, including cooling, power generation, energy harvesting, and applications for space and sensing Discusses a wide range of materials, including skutterudites, heusler materials, chalcogenides, oxides, low dimensional materials, and organic materials Provides the fundamentals of thermoelectric energy conversion, including the physics, phonon conduction, electronic correlation, magneto-seebeck theories, topological insulators and thermionics

Materials for Energy Conversion Devices

Materials for Energy Conversion Devices
Author: C C Sorrell
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 433
Release: 2005-10-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1845690915

As the finite capacity and pollution problems of fossil fuels grow more pressing, new sources of more sustainable energy are being developed. Materials for energy conversion devices summarises the key research on new materials which can be used to generate clean and renewable energy or to help manage problems from existing energy sources.The book discusses the range of materials that can be used to harness and convert solar energy in particular, including the properties of oxide materials and their use in producing hydrogen fuel. It covers thermoelectric materials and devices for power generation, ionic conductors and new types of fuel cell. There are also chapters on the use of such materials in the immobilisation of nuclear waste and as electrochemical gas sensors for emission control.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Materials for energy conversion devices is a standard reference for all those researching and developing a new generation of materials and technologies for our energy need. Detailed coverage of solar energy and thermoelectric conversion Comprehensive survey of new developments in this exciting field Edited by leading experts in the field with contributions from an international team of authors

Materials for Energy Conversion Devices

Materials for Energy Conversion Devices
Author: C C Sorrell
Publisher: Taylor & Francis US
Total Pages: 452
Release: 2005-10-30
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9781855739321

As the finite capacity and pollution problems of fossil fuels grow more pressing, new sources of more sustainable energy are being developed. Materials for energy conversion devices summarises the key research on new materials which can be used to generate clean and renewable energy or to help manage problems from existing energy sources. The book discusses the range of materials that can be used to harness and convert solar energy in particular, including the properties of oxide materials and their use in producing hydrogen fuel. It covers thermoelectric materials and devices for power generation, ionic conductors and new types of fuel cell. There are also chapters on the use of such materials in the immobilisation of nuclear waste and as electrochemical gas sensors for emission control. With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Materials for energy conversion devices is a standard reference for all those researching and developing a new generation of materials and technologies for our energy need. Detailed coverage of solar energy and thermoelectric conversion Comprehensive survey of new developments in this exciting field Edited by leading experts in the field with contributions from an international team of authors

Advanced Thermoelectrics

Advanced Thermoelectrics
Author: Zhifeng Ren
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 790
Release: 2017-11-06
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1498765734

This book provides an overview on nanostructured thermoelectric materials and devices, covering fundamental concepts, synthesis techniques, device contacts and stability, and potential applications, especially in waste heat recovery and solar energy conversion. The contents focus on thermoelectric devices made from nanomaterials with high thermoelectric efficiency for use in large scale to generate megawatts electricity. Covers the latest discoveries, methods, technologies in materials, contacts, modules, and systems for thermoelectricity. Addresses practical details of how to improve the efficiency and power output of a generator by optimizing contacts and electrical conductivity. Gives tips on how to realize a realistic and usable device or module with attention to large scale industry synthesis and product development. Prof. Zhifeng Ren is M. D. Anderson Professor in the Department of Physics and the Texas Center for Superconductivity at the University of Houston. Prof. Yucheng Lan is an associate professor in Morgan State University. Prof. Qinyong Zhang is a professor in the Center for Advanced Materials and Energy at Xihua University of China.

Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
Author: Lidong Chen
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2020-09-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0128184140

Thermoelectric Materials and Devices summarizes the latest research achievements over the past 20 years of thermoelectric material and devices, most notably including new theory and strategies of thermoelectric materials design and the new technology of device integration. The book's author has provided a bridge between the knowledge of basic physical/chemical principles and the fabrication technology of thermoelectric materials and devices, providing readers with research and development strategies for high performance thermoelectric materials and devices. It will be a vital resource for graduate students, researchers and technologists working in the field of energy conversion and the development of thermoelectric devices. Discusses the new theory and methods of thermoelectric materials design Combines scientific principles, along with synthesis and fabrication technologies in thermoelectric materials Presents the design optimization and interface technology for thermoelectric devices Introduces thermoelectric polymers and organic-inorganic thermoelectric composites

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion

Thermoelectric Energy Conversion
Author: Jon A. Mackey
Publisher:
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2015
Genre: Energy conversion
ISBN:

Thermoelectric materials exhibit a significant coupling between thermal and electrical transport. Devices made from thermoelectric materials can convert between thermal and electrical energy. System reliability is extremely high but widespread use of the technology is hindered by low conversion efficiency. To increase the practicality of thermoelectric devices improvements are required in both (i) device design and (ii) thermoelectric materials. Advanced thermoelectric analysis developed in this work provides general guidelines for device design by introducing a new set of design factors. The new analytic factors include Device Design Factor, Fin Factor, Inductance Factor, and Thermal Diffusivity Factor. The advanced analysis is applied to two material systems developed in this work. The first system investigated was a composite of WSi2 precipitates in a Si/Ge matrix. The composite was investigated through both solidification techniques and powder processing. The system has a 30% higher figure of merit, a material parameter relating to conversion efficiency, than traditional zone-leveled Si/Ge. The second system investigated was a novel quaternary Co[subscript x]Ni4[subscript -x]Sb[subscript 12-y]Sn[subscript y]skutterudite. The system was found to achieve both n- and p-type conduction with tuning of the Co level.

Energy Conversion for Space Power

Energy Conversion for Space Power
Author: Nathan Snyder
Publisher: Elsevier
Total Pages: 798
Release: 2012-12-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 0323142486

Progress in Astronautics and Rocketry, Volume 3: Energy Conversion for Space Power focuses on the use of dependable electric power sources on space vehicles. Composed of various literature, the book first discusses the physics of thermoelectricity, thermoelectric generator of materials, the use of semiconductors in thermoelectric conversion, and the use of high temperature thermoelectric materials for power generation. The text also presents experiments on the effect of irradiation on thermoelectric materials, thermoelectric elements in space power systems, and thermionics. The book then describes photovoltaic effect and conversion of solar energy; trends in silicon solar cell technology; the use of silicon solar cells in energy conversion; and how radiation affects solar cell power systems. The text notes the specifications of batteries if used in communications satellites; the use of positive-displacement engines and turbines on cryogenic power systems; and the characteristics of magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) generators in space power conversion. The book is a good source of information for readers and scientists wanting to explore the potential of energy conversion in space power technology.