Thermoelectric generator devices, which convert heat directly into electrical power, have a
great potential for energy scavenging and green energy harvesting applications. The …

Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs) are devices for direct conversion of heat into electrical
power and bear a great potential for applications in energy scavenging and green energy …

Optimization analysis of thermoelectric generators operation is of importance both for
practical applications and theoretical considerations. Depending on the desired goal, two …

Thermoelectric (TE) energy harvesting is a promising perspective to use waste heat. Due to
the low efficiency of thermoelectric materials many analytical and numerical optimization …

This paper presents a simulation model for a system equipped with thermoelectric elements,
considering the impact of independent thermal contact resistances on each side of the …

Energy harvesting has become a promising and alternative solution to conventional energy
generation patterns to overcome the problem of supplying autonomous electrical systems …

We study how maximum output power can be obtained from a thermoelectric generator
(TEG) with non-ideal heat exchangers. We demonstrate with an analytic approach based on …

A detailed 1-D model was developed to characterize the operation of a thermoelectric
generator. The model allows sensitivity analysis of thermoelectric module performance with …

The world's growing energy demand poses several concerns regarding the rational and
efficient use of energy resources. This is also the case for many industrial processes, where …

The current theory of thermoelectric generators can only deal with situations where a
thermoelectric generator operates under a constant temperature difference. In this paper, a …