Thermo-mechanical optimization of thermoelectric generators using deep learning artificial intelligence algorithms fed with verified finite element simulation data

C Maduabuchi - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
The rising levels of global warming in the environment owing to emissions from fossil-fuel-
based engines has increased the search for efficient clean energy systems. Thermoelectric …

Improving the performance of a solar thermoelectric generator using nano-enhanced variable area pins

C Maduabuchi - Applied Thermal Engineering, 2022 - Elsevier
Despite the desirable perks offered by solar thermoelectric generators (TEGs), their
efficiencies are nowhere close to those of solar photovoltaic systems. This has limited their …

Overall performance optimisation of tapered leg geometry based solar thermoelectric generators under isoflux conditions

C Maduabuchi, H Njoku, M Eke, C Mgbemene… - Journal of Power …, 2021 - Elsevier
The performance of thermoelectric devices improves either by changing the thermoelectric
material properties or the geometry of the thermoelectric leg. Many research papers show …

Performance optimization of nanofluid-cooled photovoltaic-thermoelectric systems: A study on geometry configuration, steady-state and annual transient effects

H Alghamdi, C Maduabuchi, K Okoli, A Albaker… - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
In this study, we explored Photovoltaic-Thermoelectric (PV-TE) systems in-depth, addressing
complexities in both steady-state and annual transient performance under realistic …

Effects of leg geometry and multistaging of thermoelectric modules on the performance of a photovoltaic‐thermoelectric system using different photovoltaic cells

C Maduabuchi, R Lamba, H Njoku… - … Journal of Energy …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Research into improving the performance of photovoltaic (PV) systems using thermoelectric
generators (TEGs) has gained increased interest in recent times. Few studies have …

Solar power generation using a two‐stage X‐leg thermoelectric generator with high‐temperature materials

CC Maduabuchi, MN Eke… - International Journal of …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Due to the adverse impacts of fossil fuel sources on the environment and human health,
research aimed at generating electricity from the sun has gained increased interest. These …

Solar thermoelectric generator and thermoelectric cooler performance: analysis and comparison using a different shape geometry

AL Khalil, S Sahnoun, A Elhassnaoui, S Yadir… - Clean …, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Thermoelectric devices are one of the technologies used either to generate electricity by
applying a temperature difference using thermal energy or as a heating/cooling system by …

The combined impacts of leg geometry configuration and multi-staging on the exergetic performance of thermoelectric modules in a solar thermoelectric generator

C Maduabuchi, S Singh… - Journal of …, 2022 - asmedigitalcollection.asme.org
The performance of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) can be improved either by the
adoption of multi-stage or tapered leg configuration. So far, a hybrid device that …

Machine learning and numerical simulations for electrical, thermodynamic, and mechanical assessment of modified solar thermoelectric generators

M Alobaid, C Maduabuchi, A Albaker, A Almalaq… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
The frustum leg thermoelectric generator (FLTEG) was recently proposed as a high-
performing power generator. However, there is no basis for proposing this device since its …

Multi‐dimensional optimization of a concentrated solar thermoelectric generator

CC Maduabuchi, R Lamba, M Eke… - International Journal of …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Research on thermoelectric geometry optimization has focused on stand‐alone
thermoelectric devices utilizing energy analysis. This paper considers the multi‐parameter …