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Estimation of the Availability of Electrical Energy from the Thermal Energy Extracted by Thermoelectric Modules: Case Study in Monterrey, México

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  • Julio C. Montaño-Moreno

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Blvd. Enrique Mazón López 965, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico)

  • Guillermo Quiroga-Ocaña

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Blvd. Enrique Mazón López 965, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico)

  • José R. Noriega

    (Departamento de Investigación en Física, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico)

  • Luis C. Félix-Herrán

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Blvd. Enrique Mazón López 965, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico)

  • Rodolfo Granados-Monge

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Blvd. Enrique Mazón López 965, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico)

  • Victor H. Benitez

    (Department of Industrial Engineering, Universidad de Sonora, Blvd. Luis Encinas y Rosales, Hermosillo 83000, Sonora, Mexico)

  • Jorge de-J. Lozoya-Santos

    (Tecnologico de Monterrey, School of Engineering and Sciences, Ave. Eugenio Garza Sada 2501, Monterrey 64849, Nuevo Leon, Mexico)

Abstract

This research proposes the utilization of Peltier modules to convert electrical energy from thermal energy to show its potential as a renewable energy source for residential and commercial application. The study, whose results are presented in this manuscript, was conducted in the city of Monterrey, located in the northeast of Mexico. The energy source was tested and analyzed utilizing a set of statistical metrics and further comparison against experimental test results. The Distrito Tec area in Monterrey city is an academic complex and it was chosen for this study, which consisted of the indirect measurement of the average annual heat energy stored within the buildings’ cement structure. The aim was to obtain the annual accumulated electrical power in Wh per year that Peltier modules could provide in Distrito Tec, which is located in a city with solar irradiation levels above the world average. The proposal in this paper could encourage further investigation regarding this energy that is currently waste heat. More specifically, the results of this research highlight the importance of thermoelectric modules and seek to motivate research to improve their properties and make them more efficient and more viable as well. Thermoelectric modules have the potential to be part of the solution to sustainable development as presented in the United Nations SDG-7—ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all.

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  • Julio C. Montaño-Moreno & Guillermo Quiroga-Ocaña & José R. Noriega & Luis C. Félix-Herrán & Rodolfo Granados-Monge & Victor H. Benitez & Jorge de-J. Lozoya-Santos, 2024. "Estimation of the Availability of Electrical Energy from the Thermal Energy Extracted by Thermoelectric Modules: Case Study in Monterrey, México," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(17), pages 1-16, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:17:p:4239-:d:1463528
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    1. Sergii Mamykin & Roni Z. Shneck & Bohdan Dzundza & Feng Gao & Zinovi Dashevsky, 2023. "A Novel Solar System of Electricity and Heat," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(7), pages 1-11, March.
    2. Enrique A. Enríquez-Velásquez & Victor H. Benitez & Sergey G. Obukhov & Luis C. Félix-Herrán & Jorge de-J. Lozoya-Santos, 2020. "Estimation of Solar Resource Based on Meteorological and Geographical Data: Sonora State in Northwestern Territory of Mexico as Case Study," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(24), pages 1-41, December.
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