Numerical and Experimental Analyses of a Phase Change Material-Thermoelectric System Integrated with a Heat Sink and Radiative Cooling.

ABSTRACT: Providing power to remotely located sensors can pose significant challenges, especially when these sensors are positioned in the open sea or remote wilderness. The development of a durable, low-maintenance power system with an extended lifespan is of utmost importance, and this study is primarily motivated by this need. This research focuses on the design, modeling, and development of a system that combines a phase change material-thermoelectric generator (PCM-TEG) with a heat sink-coated radiative cooler (HS-RC). This integration yields a remarkable 10-fold increase in performance compared to relying solely on radiative cooling. Additionally, the study highlights the substantial influence of the PCM's melting temperature on the TEG's nighttime operation. To ensure the TEG operates effecti

SUBMITTER: Yusuf A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11672478 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature