A Systematic Review of Thermoelectric Peltier Devices: Applications and Limitations

Conventional refrigeration processes release ammonia and freon into the atmosphere,which results in global warming.These problems may be overcome by using thermoelectric modules because of the absence of coolants or refrigerants in these systems.However,the cooling performances of such modules are relatively small in comparison to those of conventional refrigerators.In this paper,the working principles of thermoelectric modules are discussed together with a review of different relevant aspects,namely:the thermoelectric materials,and their mechanical properties used to build thermoelectric devices,different types of thermoelectric devices available on the market,mathematical modeling of thermoelectric materials,and various applications of thermoelectric materials in different fields.

Passive Control of Base Pressure in a Converging-Diverging Nozzle with Area Ratio 2.56 at Mach 1.8

In this study,a duct is considered and special attention is paid to a passive method for the control of the base pressure relying on the use of a cavity with a variable aspect ratio.The Mach number considered is 1.8,and the area ratio of the duct is 2.56.In particular,two cavities are examined,their sizes being 3:3 and 6:3.The used L/D spans the interval 1–10 while the NPRs(nozzle pressure ratio)range from 2 to 9.The results show that the control becomes effective once the nozzles are correctly expanded or under-expanded.The pressure contours at different NPR and L/D are presented.It is shown that the NPR and cavity location strongly influence the base pressure.The NPR,Mach number,and cavity aspect ratio have a strong effect on the base pressure in the wake region.

Computation of Stiffness and Damping Derivatives of an Ogive in a Limiting Case of Mach Number and Specific Heat Ratio

This work aims to compute stability derivatives in the Newtonian limit in pitch when the Mach number tends to infinity.In such conditions,these stability derivatives depend on the Ogive’s shape and not the Mach number.Generally,the Mach number independence principle becomes effective from M=10 and above.The Ogive nose is obtained through a circular arc on the cone surface.Accordingly,the following arc slopes are consideredλ=5,10,15,−5,−10,and−15.It is found that the stability derivatives decrease due to the growth inλfrom 5 to 15 and vice versa.Forλ=5 and 10,the damping derivative declines with an increase inλfrom 5 to 10.Yet,for the damping derivatives,the minimum location remains at a pivot position,h=0.75 for large values ofλ.Hence,whenλ=−15,the damping derivatives are independent of the cone angles for most pivot positions except in the early twenty percent of the leading edge.

Modeling and Validation of Base Pressure for Aerodynamic Vehicles Based on Machine Learning Models

The application of abruptly enlarged flows to adjust the drag of aerodynamic vehicles using machine learning models has not been investigated previously.The process variables(Mach number(M),nozzle pressure ratio(η),area ratio(α),and length to diameter ratio(γ))were numerically explored to address several aspects of this process,namely base pressure(β)and base pressure with cavity(βcav).In this work,the optimal base pressure is determined using the PCA-BAS-ENN based algorithm to modify the base pressure presetting accuracy,thereby regulating the base drag required for smooth flow of aerodynamic vehicles.Based on the identical dataset,the GA-BP and PSO-BP algorithms are also compared to thePCA-BAS-ENNalgorithm.The data for training and testing the algorithmswas derived using the regression equation developed using the Box-Behnken Design(BBD).The results show that the PCA-BAS-ENN model delivered highly accurate predictions when compared to the other two models.As a result,the advantages of these results are two-fold,providing:(i)a detailed examination of the efficiency of different neural network algorithms in dealing with a genuine aerodynamic problem,and(ii)helpful insights for regulating process variables to improve technological,operational,and financial factors,simultaneously.

纳米晶Al-10Fe-5Cr块体合金的热稳定性（英文）

研究具有纳米晶的Al^(-1)0wt.%Fe-5wt.%Cr块体合金的热稳定性。采用机械合金化(MA)方法对初始微晶粒混合粉末进行100 h的球磨,得到纳米晶粒合金粉末,然后用高频感应加热烧结法(HFIHS)烧结成块体材料。采用X射线衍射分析(XRD)、场发射扫描电镜(EFSEM)和高分辨透射电镜(HRTEM)对合金粉末样品和块体样品的显微结构进行表征。对块体样品进行显微硬度和压缩试验,以评价其力学性能。为评价块体试样的热稳定性,分别在573、623、673和723 K下进行压缩试验,应变速率为1×10^(-1)和1×10^(-2) s^(-1)。与烧结态合金相比,退火后的试样其显微硬度值显著提高,在723 K退火后显微硬度值为2.65 GPa,而烧结态的为2.25 GPa。当应变速率为1×10^(-1)s^(-1)时,块体合金在300和723 K下的抗压强度分别为520和450 MPa。块体合金的显微结构稳定性归因于与铝形成的如Al_6Fe、Al_(13)Fe_4和Al_(13)Cr_2等含Fe和Cr相以及铝基体中含Cr和Fe的过饱和固溶体。

Numerical Analysis of a Microjet-Based Method for Active Flow Control in Convergent-Divergent Nozzles with a Sudden Expansion

A method based on microjets is implemented to control the flow properties in a convergent-divergent nozzle undergoing a sudden expansion.Three different variants of this active control technique are explored numerically by means of a finite-volume method for compressible fluid flow:with the first one,the control is implemented at the base,with the second at the wall,while the third one may be regarded as a combination of these.When jets are over-expanded,the control is not very effective.However,when a favourable pressure gradient is established in the nozzle,the control becomes effective,leading to an increase in the base pressure.

合金化元素对纳米晶铝合金热稳定性的影响

为研究加入Fe和Ti扩散系数有限的元素对纳米晶铝合金热稳定性的影响,制备Al−10%Fe(质量分数)和Al−10%Fe−5%Ti(质量分数)合金。将初始混合粉末在真空下球磨100 h,用高频感应加热烧结系统将球磨后的粉末制备成块体样品。采用X射线衍射仪、维氏显微硬度仪、场发射扫描电子显微镜和透射电子显微镜对球磨后的粉末和烧结后的块体样品进行表征。结果表明,Fe和Ti完全分散在基体中,与Al形成过饱和固溶体。另外,合金元素的加入使合金的硬度和屈服强度分别提高127%和152%。通过高温压缩试验评估合金的热稳定性,结果显示3种合金样品中Al−10%Fe−5%Ti合金的热稳定性最好。Fe和Ti的加入抑制合金的晶粒长大,阻碍第二相如Al13Fe4和Al13Ti的分解、长大,形成稳定的固溶体,从而提高合金的热稳定性。