Computational Modeling of a Commercial Seebeck Module

Abstract:

This paper investigates computationally the performance of a commercially available Seebeck module under open circuit conditions. Seebeck modules, also called thermoelectric generators, are solid state devices used for power generation purposes. One of the most attractive applications of these devices is the exploitation of waste heat vastly available through various environmental or industrial sources. A Seebeck module can be used as a stand-alone device or as a part of a bigger power generation system. Device computational modeling has been performed using ANSYS Workbench (v. 14.0).

• Periodical: Key Engineering Materials (Volume 605)
• Pages: 645-648
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.605.645
• Online since: April 2014
• Authors: D. Kossivakis, Clio G. Vossou
• Keywords: Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Power Generation, Seebeck Coefficient, Thermoelectric Module

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