The Influence of Non-Uniform High Heat Flux on Thermal Stress of Thermoelectric Power Generator

A thermoelectric generator (TEG) device which uses solar energy as heat source would achieve higher efficiency if there is a higher temperature difference between the hot-cold ends. However, higher temperature or higher heat flux being imposed upon the hot end will cause strong thermal stress, which...

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Main Authors: Tingzhen Ming, Qiankun Wang, Keyuan Peng, Zhe Cai, Wei Yang, Yongjia Wu, Tingrui Gong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-11-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/8/11/12332