Power generation from salinity gradient solar pond using thermoelectric generators for renewable energy application

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baljit Singh ◽  
Lippong Tan ◽  
Abhijit Date ◽  
Aliakbar Akbarzadeh
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Salinity Gradient ◽  
Thermoelectric Generators ◽  
Solar Pond ◽  
Energy Application

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A SIMPLE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR HEAT EXCHANGER FOR POWER GENERATION FROM SALINITY GRADIENT SOLAR POND

2015 ◽  
Vol 76 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Baljit Singh ◽  
Altenaijy Saoud ◽  
Muhammed Fairuz Remeli ◽  
Lai Chet Ding ◽  
Abhijit Date ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Thermal Energy ◽  
Thermoelectric Generator ◽  
Salinity Gradient ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Thermoelectric Generators ◽  
Lower Zone ◽  
Solar Pond ◽  
Electrical Power Output

Solar pond is one source of renewable thermal energy. The solar pond collects and stores thermal energy at the lower zone of the solar pond. The temperature at the lower zone can reach up to 90 °C. The solar pond is capable storing thermal energy for a long period. The stored thermal energy can be converted into electricity by using thermoelectric generators. These thermoelectric generators can be operated using the cold and hot zones from a solar pond. In this paper, the experimental investigation of power generation from the solar pond using thermoelectric generator and simple heat exchanger is discussed. A maximum of 7.02 W of electrical power output was obtained from a simple heat exchanger with 40 thermoelectric modules.

Experimental Investigation of Power Generation from Salinity Gradient Solar Pond Using Thermoelectric Generators for Renewable Energy Application

2013 ◽  
Vol 393 ◽  
pp. 809-814 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baljit Singh ◽  
Jaisatia Varthani ◽  
Muhammed Fairuz Remeli ◽  
Lippong Tan ◽  
Abhijit Date ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Temperature Difference ◽  
Cold Water ◽  
Salinity Gradient ◽  
Convective Zone ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Thermoelectric Generators ◽  
Solar Pond ◽  
Low Grade Heat

Low grade heat (<100°C) is currently converted into electricity by organic rankine cycle (ORC) engines. ORC engines require certain threshold to operate as the organic fluid generally boils at more than 50°C, and fails to operate at lower temperature. Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) can operate at very low temperature differences and can be good candidate to replace ORC for power generation at low temperatures. In this paper, the potential of power generation from TEG and salinity-gradient solar pond (SGSP) was investigated. SGSP is capable of storing heat at temperature up to 80°C. The temperature difference between the upper convective zone (UCZ) and lower convective zone (LCZ) of a SGSP can be in the range of 40°C 60°C. This temperature difference can be used to power thermoelectric generators (TEG) for electricity production. This paper present result of a TEG system designed to be powered by the hot and cold water from the SGSP. The system is capable of producing electricity even on cloudy days or at night as the SGSP acts as a thermal storage system. The results obtained have indicated significant prospects of such system to generate power from a low grade heat for remote area power supply.

Power generation enhancement in a salinity-gradient solar pond power plant using thermoelectric generator

2017 ◽  
Vol 136 ◽  
pp. 283-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Behrooz M. Ziapour ◽  
Mohammad Saadat ◽  
Vahid Palideh ◽  
Sadegh Afzal
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Power Plant ◽  
Thermoelectric Generator ◽  
Salinity Gradient ◽  
Solar Pond

Experimental Analysis of Thermoelectric Heat Exchanger for Power Generation from Salinity Gradient Solar Pond Using Low-Grade Heat

2016 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 2854-2859 ◽  
Author(s):  
Baljit Singh ◽  
Nuraida ‘Aadilia Baharin ◽  
Muhammad Fairuz Remeli ◽  
Amandeep Oberoi ◽  
Abhijit Date ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Experimental Analysis ◽  
Salinity Gradient ◽  
Low Grade ◽  
Solar Pond ◽  
Low Grade Heat ◽  
Thermoelectric Heat

Passive flow heat exchanger simulation for power generation from solar pond using thermoelectric generators

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nuraida ’Aadilia Baharin ◽  
Amir Afiq Arzami ◽  
Baljit Singh ◽  
Muhammad Fairuz Remeli ◽  
Lippong Tan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Thermoelectric Generators ◽  
Solar Pond ◽  
Passive Flow ◽  
Flow Heat

scholarly journals Power-Generation Optimization Based on Piezoelectric Ceramic Deformation for Energy Harvesting Application with Renewable Energy

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. 2171
Author(s):  
Hyeonsu Han ◽  
Junghyuk Ko
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Energy Harvesting ◽  
Piezoelectric Material ◽  
Lead Zirconate Titanate ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramic ◽  
Piezoelectric Element ◽  
Piezoelectric Ceramics ◽  
Lead Zirconate ◽  
Piezoelectric Energy

Along with the increase in renewable energy, research on energy harvesting combined with piezoelectric energy is being conducted. However, it is difficult to predict the power generation of combined harvesting because there is no data on the power generation by a single piezoelectric material. Before predicting the corresponding power generation and efficiency, it is necessary to quantify the power generation by a single piezoelectric material alone. In this study, the generated power is measured based on three parameters (size of the piezoelectric ceramic, depth of compression, and speed of compression) that contribute to the deformation of a single PZT (Lead zirconate titanate)-based piezoelectric element. The generated power was analyzed by comparing with the corresponding parameters. The analysis results are as follows: (i) considering the difference between the size of the piezoelectric ceramic and the generated power, 20 mm was the most efficient piezoelectric ceramic size, (ii) considering the case of piezoelectric ceramics sized 14 mm, the generated power continued to increase with the increase in the compression depth of the piezoelectric ceramic, and (iii) For piezoelectric ceramics of all diameters, the longer the depth of deformation, the shorter the frequency, and depending on the depth of deformation, there is a specific frequency at which the charging power is maximum. Based on the findings of this study, PZT-based elements can be applied to cases that receive indirect force, including vibration energy and wave energy. In addition, the power generation of a PZT-based element can be predicted, and efficient conditions can be set for maximum power generation.

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