Realizing high-efficiency power generation in low-cost PbS-based thermoelectric materials

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 579-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Binbin Jiang ◽  
Xixi Liu ◽  
Qi Wang ◽  
Juan Cui ◽  
Baohai Jia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Thermoelectric Materials ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Thermoelectric Module ◽  
High Conversion ◽  
High Conversion Efficiency

A high conversion efficiency of 11.2% was realized in a low-cost PbS-based segmented thermoelectric module.

Half‐Heusler Thermoelectric Module with High Conversion Efficiency and High Power Density

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (25) ◽  
pp. 2000888 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junjie Yu ◽  
Yunfei Xing ◽  
Chaoliang Hu ◽  
Zhijie Huang ◽  
Qinyi Qiu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Density ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
High Power ◽  
Thermoelectric Module ◽  
High Conversion ◽  
High Power Density ◽  
High Conversion Efficiency

Enhanced Solar Energy Harvest for Power Generation From Brayton Cycle

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Neber ◽  
Hohyun Lee
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Silicon Carbide ◽  
Solar Energy ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Black Body ◽  
Body Cavity ◽  
Energy Harvest ◽  
Solar Absorber

A scalable and modular solar thermal dish-Brayton system is proposed in response to growing demand for renewable energy and distributed power generation. Existing dish systems require large areas to achieve sufficient conversion efficiency for the cost of the system. Also, the conversion efficiencies are limited by the materials and manufacturing processes. This paper proposes a low cost, high efficiency solar absorber as the core of a dish-Brayton system with the capability to achieve much higher operating temperatures than current absorbers. A simple cylindrical part, forming a black body cavity, is fabricated from silicon carbide for high absorptivity at a low fabrication cost. The manufacturing process consists of a simple casting and sintering procedure, which is a common way of creating ceramic parts. Another cylindrical shell is fabricated to cover the outer surface of the black body cavity, creating a channel for air to pass through. The high thermal conductivity of the silicon carbide ensures the efficient heat transfer between the solar absorber and the air. The entire solar energy absorber is designed to heat air up to 1500 K, which would improve energy conversion efficiency of concentrated solar power generation based on 1270 K by 20%. Analysis and test results on a scaled device are presented.

Power generation from nanostructured PbTe-based thermoelectrics: comprehensive development from materials to modules

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 517-529 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiaokai Hu ◽  
Priyanka Jood ◽  
Michihiro Ohta ◽  
Masaru Kunii ◽  
Kazuo Nagase ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
High Performance ◽  
High Conversion ◽  
Thermoelectric Modules ◽  
High Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Comprehensive Development

In this work, we demonstrate the use of high performance nanostructured PbTe-based materials in high conversion efficiency thermoelectric modules.

scholarly journals Design and experimental demonstration of a high conversion efficiency OPCPA pre-amplifier for petawatt laser facility

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Liang ◽  
Xinglong Xie ◽  
Jun Kang ◽  
Qingwei Yang ◽  
Hui Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Nonlinear Crystal ◽  
Beam Quality ◽  
Pump Energy ◽  
High Conversion ◽  
Signal Pulse ◽  
High Conversion Efficiency ◽  
Optical Parametric ◽  
Good Beam Quality ◽  
Laser Facility

We present the design and experiment of a broadband optical parametric chirped-pulse amplifier (OPCPA) which provides high conversion efficiency and good beam quality at 808 nm wavelength. Using a three-dimensional spatial and temporal numerical model, several design considerations necessary to achieve high conversion efficiency, good beam quality and good output stability are discussed. To improve the conversion efficiency and broaden the amplified signal bandwidth simultaneously, the nonlinear crystal length and OPCPA parameters are analyzed and optimized with the concept of dissipating amplified idler between optical parametric amplification (OPA) of two crystals configuration. In the experiment, an amplifier consisting of two OPCPA stages of ‘L’ type configuration was demonstrated by using the optimized parameters. An amplified signal energy of 160 mJ was achieved with a total pump-to-signal efficiency of 35% (43% efficiency for the OPCPA stage 2). The output bandwidth of signal pulse reached 80 nm and the signal pulse was compressed to 24 fs. The energy stability reached 1.67% RMS at 3% pump energy variation. The optimized OPCPA amplifier operates at a repetition rate of 1 Hz and is used as a front-end injection for the main amplifier of SG-II 5PW laser facility.

scholarly journals Research on the Performance of Solar Aided Power Generation System Based on Annular Fresnel Solar Concentrator

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1579
Author(s):  
Heng Zhang ◽  
Na Wang ◽  
Kai Liang ◽  
Yang Liu ◽  
Haiping Chen
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
High Efficiency ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Economic Index ◽  
Partial Replacement ◽  
Solar Concentrator ◽  
Small Disturbance ◽  
Step Size ◽  
Water Matrix ◽  
Cost Utilization

A solar-aided power generation (SAPG) system effectively promotes the high efficiency and low cost utilization of solar energy. In this paper, the SAPG system is represented by conventional coal-fired units and an annular Fresnel solar concentrator (AFSC) system. The annular Fresnel solar concentrator system is adopted to generate solar steam to replace the extraction steam of the turbine. According to the steam–water matrix equation and improved Flugel formula, the variable conditions simulation and analysis of the thermo-economic index were proposed by Matlab. Furthermore, in order to obtain the range of small disturbance, the method of partial replacement is used, that is, the extraction steam of the turbine is replaced from 0 to 100% with a step size of 20%. In this work, a SAPG system is proposed and its thermo-economic index and small disturbance scope are analyzed. The results show that the SAPG system is energy-saving, and the application scope of small disturbance is related to the quantity of the extraction steam and evaluation index.

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