H2020Индивидуална стипендия2017–2019

PV-TE-MCHP · A Novel Hybrid Photovoltaic–Thermoelectric Power Generation System Employing the Flat-plate Micro-channel Heat Pipe

„Хоризонт 2020“ — Действия „Мария Склодовска-Кюри“

Период: 2017-10-01 → 2019-09-30
Финансиране от ЕС: 195 455 €
Участници: 1
Схема: MSCA-IF-EF-ST

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Накратко на български

Слънчевите панели се комбинират с термоелектрични модули и топлинни тръби, за да се превърне излишната топлина в допълнително електричество. Това помага за повишаване на ефективността на енергийната система и намаляване на зависимостта от изкопаемите горива.

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Резултати накратко

A Novel Hybrid Photovoltaic–Thermoelectric Power Generation System Employing the Flat-plate Micro-channel Heat Pipe

Thermal management of photovoltaic (PV) modules is the main issue being addressed in this project. The efficiency of PV modules decreases as the operating temperature increase consequently, a large percentage of the absorbed solar energy is converted to waste heat. A thermoelectric (TE) module can convert waste heat into electricity via the Seebeck effect, therefore, integrating a TE module into a PV module via direct coupling method will lead to the reduced temperature of PV thereby increasing its efficiency and additional electricity generation from the TE module. Furthermore, the PV mainly converts the ultra-violent and visible regions of the solar spectrum into electricity directly while the TE module converts the infrared region into electricity, therefore, integrating both will enable the utilization of a wider solar spectrum. The current increased energy demand necessitates the need for renewable energy sources like solar energy, which is a feasible and long-term solution to the global energy crisis because it is clean, inexhaustible and environmentally friendly. Furthermore, the availability of electricity is a major requirement for economic development and improving the quality of life of people. Therefore, this project is very important to society has it provides a clean electricity generation technology. Consequently, the reliance on fossil fuel, which cause various environmental challenges like global warming and climate change, can be reduced by using clean and renewable energy technologies. The overall objectives of the project are: (1) to carry out conceptual design of the PV-TE-MCHP system; (2) to develop a computerised optimisation model based on the latest nodal analysis method for the use in characterisation and optimisation of the PV-TE-MCHP; (3) to carry out laboratory testing of the PV-TE-MCHP prototype and validate/refine the established computer model; and (4) to carry out economic and environmental performance analysis. At the end of this project, the conceptual design has been carried out and a design report was created. Furthermore, a computerised optimisation model for the PV-TE-MCHP has been developed using MATLAB software and COMSOL Multiphysics software. Laboratory testing of the PV-TE-MCHP prototype was carried out in the Energy Technology Laboratory of the University of Hull while economic and environmental performance analysis was performed.

Текст от CORDIS, на английски · Данни: CORDIS, © Европейски съюз

Цел на проекта

Integrating a thermoelectric (TE) module into a PV module can convert the accumulated heat of the PV into electricity, thus increasing electricity yield of the unit. A traditional spectrum integration PV-TE unit, by coupling the equal sized TE and PV modules, can harvest 30% more electricity than the PV unit alone. However, the pair-arrangement between the PV and TE modules appears to be economically unfeasible, owing to the significantly higher cost and lower power output of the TE module. By introducing a low cost and high efficiency micro-channel heat pipe (MCHP) and placing the PV onto the evaporator of the MCHP and TE underneath its condenser, the system’s cost will be significantly reduced while its power output remains almost same as to the pair-arranged PV-TE system. The proposed MSCA programme aims to characterise and optimise the novel PV-TE-MCHP, by integrating the excellence of the host applicant in PV and MCHP and the expertise of the researcher applicant in TE, solar energy and heat transfer technology, and by sharing the knowledge of both the host and researcher applicants in PV/T and computer simulation. The tasks involved include (a) conceptual design; (b) computer modelling/optimisation; (c) prototype construction & testing; and (d) economic and environmental performance analyses. As a result, the programme will deliver a novel PV-TE-MCHP prototype that, compared to the existing PV-TE systems, has a significantly lower cost while the electrical output remains the same. From the MSCA point of view, the project will attract an experienced researcher with particular knowledge in PV/T, TE and computer simulation into Europe. This will (a) achieve transfer of knowledge from outside into Europe, thus helping growing EU’s knowledge-based economy and society; (b) develop a long term contact network among the researcher, host organisation, partner organisation and other associated institutions; and (c) enable advanced training to the researcher.

Оригинален текст от CORDIS (на английски).

Участници

UNIVERSITY OF HULL · HullКоординаторОбединеното кралство