MODULAR THERMOELECTRIC UNITS FOR HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF
    2.
    发明申请
    MODULAR THERMOELECTRIC UNITS FOR HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS AND METHODS THEREOF 审中-公开
    用于热回收系统的模块化热电单元及其方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2013112710A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-08-01

    申请号:PCT/US2013/022930

    申请日:2013-01-24

    Abstract: Apparatus and method for generating electricity. The apparatus includes one or more first components configured to extract heat from at least a first fluid flow at a first temperature to one or more devices configured to convert thermal energy to electric energy. The first fluid flow is in a first direction. Additionally, the apparatus includes one or more second components configured to transfer heat from the one or more devices to at least a second fluid flow at a second temperature. The second temperature is lower than the first temperature, and the second fluid flow is in a second direction. Each first part of the first fluid flow corresponds to a first shortest distance to the one or more devices, and the first shortest distance is less than half the square root of the total free flow area for a corresponding first cross-section of the first fluid flow.

    Abstract translation: 发电设备及方法。 该装置包括一个或多个第一部件,其被配置为将热量从第一温度的至少第一流体流提取到被配置为将热能转换成电能的一个或多个装置。 第一流体流在第一方向。 另外,该装置包括被配置成在第二温度下将热量从一个或多个装置传递到至少第二流体流的一个或多个第二部件。 第二温度低于第一温度,第二流体流在第二方向。 第一流体流的每个第一部分对应于到一个或多个装置的第一最短距离,并且第一最短距离小于第一流体的相应第一横截面的总自由流动面积的平方根的一半 流。

    ARRAYS OF FILLED NANOSTRUCTURES WITH PROTRUDING SEGMENTS AND METHODS THEREOF
    4.
    发明申请
    ARRAYS OF FILLED NANOSTRUCTURES WITH PROTRUDING SEGMENTS AND METHODS THEREOF 审中-公开
    填充部分的填充纳米结构的阵列及其方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2012088085A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-28

    申请号:PCT/US2011/066108

    申请日:2011-12-20

    Abstract: A structure and method for at least one array of nanowires partially embedded in a matrix includes nanowires and one or more fill materials located between the nanowires. Each of the nanowires including a first segment associated with a first end, a second segment associated with a second end, and a third segment between the first segment and the second segment. The nanowires are substantially parallel to each other and are fixed in position relative to each other by the one or more fill materials. The third segment is substantially surrounded by the one or more fill materials. The first segment protrudes from the one or more fill materials.

    Abstract translation: 用于部分嵌入基质中的纳米线的至少一个阵列的结构和方法包括位于纳米线之间的纳米线和一个或多个填充材料。 每个纳米线包括与第一端相关联的第一段,与第二端相关联的第二段,以及在第一段和第二段之间的第三段。 纳米线基本上彼此平行并且通过一个或多个填充材料相对于彼此固定在适当的位置。 第三段基本上由一种或多种填充材料包围。 第一段从一个或多个填充材料突出。

    THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS FOR RECOVERING WASTE HEAT.
    6.
    发明申请
    THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS FOR RECOVERING WASTE HEAT. 审中-公开
    用于回收废热的热电发生器。

    公开(公告)号:WO2016054337A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:PCT/US2015/053438

    申请日:2015-10-01

    CPC classification number: H01L35/32 H01L35/02 H01L35/30 H01L35/34

    Abstract: A thermoelectric generator includes a tapered inlet manifold including first and second non- parallel sides; first and second pluralities of outlet manifolds; and thermoelectric generating units (TGUs) each including a hot-side heat exchanger (HHX) with inlet and outlet; a cold- side heat exchanger (CHX); and thermoelectric devices arranged between the HHX and CHX. The inlets of some of the HHXs receive exhaust gas from the first side of the tapered inlet manifold and the outlets of those HHXs are coupled to outlet manifolds of the first plurality of outlet manifolds. The inlets of other of the HHXs receive exhaust gas from the second side of the tapered inlet manifold and the outlets of those HHXs are coupled to outlet manifolds of the second plurality of outlet manifolds. The thermoelectric devices can generate electricity responsive to a temperature differential between the exhaust gas and the CHXs.

    Abstract translation: 热电发电机包括锥形入口歧管,其包括第一和第二非平行侧面; 第一和第二多个出口歧管; 和各自包括具有入口和出口的热侧热交换器(HHX)的热电发生单元(TGU); 冷侧热交换器(CHX); 和设置在HHX和CHX之间的热电装置。 一些HHX的入口从锥形入口歧管的第一侧接收废气,并且那些HHX的出口连接到第一多个出口歧管的出口歧管。 其他HHX的入口从锥形入口歧管的第二侧接收废气,并且那些HHX的出口连接到第二多个出口歧管的出口歧管。 热电装置可以响应于废气和CHX之间的温差而产生电力。

    THERMOELECTRIC GENERATING UNIT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME
    7.
    发明申请
    THERMOELECTRIC GENERATING UNIT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING SAME 审中-公开
    热电发生单元及其制造和使用方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2016054333A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-07

    申请号:PCT/US2015/053434

    申请日:2015-10-01

    CPC classification number: H01L35/32 H01L23/473

    Abstract: A thermoelectric generating unit includes a hot-side heat exchanger (HHX) including one or more discrete channels and substantially flat first and second cold-side plates. A first plurality of thermoelectric devices are between the first cold-side plate and a first side of the HHX; and a second plurality of thermoelectric devices can be between the second cold-side plate and a second side of the HHX. Fasteners can extend between the first and second cold- side plates at locations outside of the HHX channel(s). The fasteners can be disposed within gaps between the thermoelectric devices of the first plurality and within gaps between the thermoelectric devices of the second plurality. The fasteners can compress the first plurality of thermoelectric devices between the first cold-side plate and the first side of the HHX and can compress the second plurality of thermoelectric devices between the second cold-side plate and the second side of the HHX.

    Abstract translation: 热电发生单元包括:热侧热交换器(HHX),其包括一个或多个离散通道和基本平坦的第一和第二冷侧板。 第一多个热电装置位于第一冷侧板和HHX的第一侧之间; 并且第二多个热电装置可以位于第二冷侧板和HHX的第二侧之间。 紧固件可以在HHX通道外部的位置在第一和第二冷侧板之间延伸。 紧固件可以设置在第一多个的热电装置之间的间隙内,并且可以设置在第二多个热电装置之间的间隙内。 紧固件可以压缩第一冷侧板和HHX的第一侧之间的第一组热电装置,并且能压缩第二冷侧板和HHX的第二侧之间的第二多个热电装置。

    UNIWAFER THERMOELECTRIC MODULES
    9.
    发明申请
    UNIWAFER THERMOELECTRIC MODULES 审中-公开
    UNIWAFFER热电模块

    公开(公告)号:WO2011060149A2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-19

    申请号:PCT/US2010/056356

    申请日:2010-11-11

    CPC classification number: H01L27/16 H01L35/34

    Abstract: A uniwafer device for thermoelectric applications includes one or more first thermoelectric elements and one or more second thermoelectric elements comprising respectively a first and second patterned portion of a substrate material. Each first/second thermoelectric element is configured to be functionalized as an n-/p-type semiconductor with a thermoelectric figure of merit ZT greater than 0.2. The second patterned portion is separated from the first patterned portion by an intermediate region functionalized partially for thermal isolation and/or partially for electric interconnecting. The one or more first thermoelectric elements and the one or more second thermoelectric elements are spatially configured to allow formation of a first contact region and a second contact region respectively connecting to each of the one or more first thermoelectric elements and/or each of the one or more second thermoelectric elements to form a continuous electric circuit.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于热电应用的单晶片器件包括一个或多个第一热电元件和一个或多个第二热电元件,所述第一热电元件分别包括衬底材料的第一和第二图案化部分。 每个第一/第二热电元件被配置为功能化为具有大于0.2的热电指数ZT的n / p型半导体。 第二图案化部分通过中间区域与第一图案化部分分开,该中间区域部分地用于热隔离和/或部分用于电互连。 所述一个或多个第一热电元件和所述一个或多个第二热电元件在空间上构造为允许形成分别连接至所述一个或多个第一热电元件中的每一个和/或所述一个或多个第一热电元件中的每一个的第一接触区域和第二接触区域 或更多的第二热电元件以形成连续电路。

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