Optimization of Module Shape in Thermoelectric Power Generation

Ryosuke O. Suzuki; Takeyuki Fujisaka

doi:10.4028/www.scientific.net/KEM.617.251

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Optimization of Module Shape in Thermoelectric Power Generation

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Heat and electric charge transfer through the thermoelectric (TE) module were analyzed numerically. The thermal heat can expand or shrink in the trapezoid shape in comparison with the conventional Π type module, and the output and efficiency from the module with trapezoid TE elements was examined from the view of shape optimization. The temperature profile and some thermoelectric properties were calculated using the infinite volume method and the original code. The temperature profile in the module showed a complex distribution in the TE elements, however, the efficiency in power generation did not change from that of the rectangular TE module.

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Key Engineering Materials (Volume 617)

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Ryosuke O. Suzuki*, Takeyuki Fujisaka

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Finite Element Method (FEM), Numerical Calculation, Optimization, Thermoelectric Module

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