Computer controlled test system for measuring the parameters of the real thermoelectric module

Different methods have been developed for measuring the performances of thermoelectric (TE) modules. However, the foundation of these methods accepts the parameters of semiconductors as constant and foresees temperature changes. That is why, the performance calculations of TE modules and their evalu...

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Published in:Energy conversion and management Vol. 52; no. 1; pp. 27 - 36
Main Authors: Ahiska, R., Dişlitaş, S.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 2011
Elsevier
Subjects:
Algorithm
algorithms
Applied sciences
Computer programs
Computer simulation
computer software
Control
Energy
energy conversion
Energy. Thermal use of fuels
Equipments for energy generation and conversion: thermal, electrical, mechanical energy, etc
Exact sciences and technology
Hardware
Mathematical models
Measurement
methodology
Miscellaneous: thermoionic and thermoelectric converters, plasma guns, torches, etc
Modules
Semiconductors
Software
temperature
Test
Thermoelectric module
Thermoelectricity
Measurement
Control
Thermoelectric module
Test
Algorithm
ISSN:0196-8904, 1879-2227
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Summary:Different methods have been developed for measuring the performances of thermoelectric (TE) modules. However, the foundation of these methods accepts the parameters of semiconductors as constant and foresees temperature changes. That is why, the performance calculations of TE modules and their evaluations turn out to be erroneous. The aim of this study was to analyze of the values of the output parameters of operating real TE modules and systems and to be able to make performance analyses. Accordingly, a new computer controlled test system based on the new method founded on easily measurable parameters such as temperature, current and voltage and composed of software and hardware was considered. In this study; algorithms for the determination of the experimental parameters I max, V max and E max and the output parameters Q C , T C , COP, P, Z, K, and R of the TE module were developed and also system hardware and software were realized. The system’s control and interface software was developed by Delphi visual programming language. In order to determine the performance of the developed system, Melcor CP1.0-127-05 model standard TE module was used experimental studies and the superiority of the new method were determined.
Bibliography:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.enconman.2010.06.023
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ISSN:0196-8904
1879-2227
DOI:10.1016/j.enconman.2010.06.023