Heat exchangers are essential to optimize the efficiency of Thermoelectric Generators
(TEGs), and heat pipes without fans have proven to be an advantageous design as it …

A key challenge in thermoelectric power conversion is to create a significant temperature
difference (Δ T) across the thermoelectric generator (TEG). And one approach to create a …

An important issue in thermoelectric generators is the thermal design of the heat exchangers
since it can improve their performance by increasing the heat absorbed or dissipated by the …

This paper presents results of tests carried out to investigate the potential application of heat
pipes and phase change materials for thermoelectric refrigeration. The work involved the …

The thermal performance of a heat exchanger is important for the potential application in an
integrated solar cell/module and thermoelectric generator (TEG) system. Usually, the …

Energy crisis and associated environmental issues are the main challenges in today's
changing world, where there is a growing demand for electricity. To address such …

The nZEB standards reduce the energy demand of these buildings to a minimum, obtaining
this little energy from renewable resources. Taking these aspects into consideration, a …

Generally, in the optimization of thermoelectric generators, only the heat exchangers or the
thermoelectric modules themselves are taken into account. However, the assembly of the …

The hot side of Thermoelectric generator (TEG) receives heat from the heat source.
Meanwhile, the output power and voltage depend on the temperature gradient between the …

The thermoelectric generator (TEG) as a noise-free, pollution-free and environmentally
friendly energy-conversion device has been intensively investigated in the last few decades …