Journal of Interfaces, Thin Films, and Low dimensional systems

Numerical investigation of a new hybrid system, integrating parabolic trough concentrator with a cylindrical thermoelectric generator

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 ERDYS Laboratory, MEEM & Amp; Amp; DD Group, Hassan II University of Casablanca, FSTM BP 146 Mohammedia 20650, Morocco

2 ERDYS Laboratory, MEEM & Amp; DD Group, Hassan II University of Casablanca, FSTM BP 146 Mohammedia 20650, Morocco

3 Materials Science Unit / DERS / CNESTEN National Centre for Energy, Sciences and Nuclear Techniques, Rabat, Morocco

4 Laboratory of Signals, Distributed Systems and Artificial Intelligence, ENSET, Hassan II University, Mohammedia, Morocco

5 LAMCSCI, Faculty of Sciences, Mohammed V University, B.P. 1014, Rabat, Morocco

6 Engineering Faculty, Ataturk University, 25240 Erzurum, Turkey

7 CEMHTI-CNRS Site Cyclotron, 3A rue de la Férollerie, 45071 Orléans, France

Abstract

Nowadays, exploitation and production of maximum energy from the solar spectrum is a major concern. In the present paper, a numerical study of a new hybrid system consisting of a parabolic trough concentrator coupled with a cylindrical thermoelectric generator is performed using the Gauss-Seidel iterative method. A realistic climatic condition is used regarding direct sunlight and ambient temperature. The effects of thermoelectric generator thickness together with hot and cold flow on the electrical and thermal performance are analyzed and discussed. In order to validate the results of the numerical model, a new validation method has been used. The obtained results show a good agreement with the exact results. Furthermore, for a cold mass flow rate of 0.25 kg/s, the maximum thermal efficiency is attained at 60.646%, along with an electrical efficiency of 9.72% corresponding to 273.15 W in addition to power output.

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Article Title [Persian]

بررسی عددی یک سیستم ترکیبی جدید ترکیب یک ناودان متمرکز کننده سهموی با یک مولد ترموالکتریک استوانه ای

Authors [Persian]

  • Abderrahim Habchi 1
  • Bouchaib Hartiti 2
  • Hicham Labrim 3
  • Salah Fadili 2
  • Naoual Belouaggadia 4
  • Mohammed Benaissa 5
  • Abdelilah Benyoussef 5
  • Hamid Ez-Zahraouy 5
  • Mehmet Ertugrul 6
  • Esidor ntsoenzok 7

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Abstract [Persian]

امروزه، بهره برداری و تولید حداکثر انرژی از طیف خورشیدی یک نگرانی بزرگ است. در این مقاله، یک مطالعه عددی از یک سیستم ترکیبی جدید متشکل از یک ناودان متمرکز کننده سهموی به همراه یک مولد ترموالکتریک استوانه ای با استفاده از روش تکرار شونده گاوس-سایدل انجام شده است. برای تابش مستقیم خورشید و دمای محیط از یک شرایط اقلیمی واقع بینانه در نظر گرفته شده است. اثرات ضخامت مولد گرما الکتریکی به همراه شارش جریان گرم و سرد بر عملکرد الکتریکی و حرارتی تحلیل و بحث شده است. به منظور اعتبارسنجی نتایج مدل عددی، از روش اعتبارسنجی جدیدی استفاده شده است. نتایج بدست آمده توافق خوبی با نتایج عینی دارند. علاوه بر این، برای آهنگ شارش جرم سرد برابر با 0/25 کیلوگرم بر ثانیه، حداکثر بازده حرارتی در 60/646 درصد حاصل می شود، که همراه با بازده الکتریکی 9/72 درصد متناظر با 273/15 وات توان خروجی بیشتر است.

Keywords [Persian]

  • ناودان سهموی ترکیبی
  • مولد ترموالکتریک
  • توان خروجی
  • بازده
  • آهنگ شارش جرم گرم/سرد
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Journal of Interfaces, Thin Films, and Low dimensional systems
Volume 3, Issue 2
June 2020
Pages 251-267