Modeling and Validation of PV Solar-Thermoelectric Generators Using Magnetized Nanofluids

Abstract

Objective:To develop a simulation model to predict the behavior of a hybrid system composed of a PV-Thermal panel and thermoelectric generator (TEG) using magnetized nanofluids. Methods:The model has been established after the energy and mass conservation equations for magnetized nanofluids coupled with the heat transfer equations nanofluids for Al 2 O 3 , CuO, Fe 3 O 4 , and SiO 2 , and the key parameters of the TEG. Results:The concentrations of the nanoparticles vary from 1% up to 50%. flow under different magnetic field forces up to 17500 Gauss to study the dynamic behavior of the PV-Thermal panels, and integrated TEGs. The model has been validated using different experiments under different. Conclusion:The model has fairly been compared with existing data, nanofluid particle concentrations and different solar radiation conditions.