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Accurate simulation of thermoelectric power generating systems

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  • Montecucco, Andrea
  • Knox, Andrew R.

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Recent interest in the use of thermoelectric generators (TEGs) to recover waste heat in large-scale applications calls for precise simulation to appropriately design complicated and dynamic systems. The aim of this work is to develop a computer tool to accurately simulate the thermal and electrical dynamics of a real thermoelectric (TE) power generating system.

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  • Montecucco, Andrea & Knox, Andrew R., 2014. "Accurate simulation of thermoelectric power generating systems," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 118(C), pages 166-172.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:118:y:2014:i:c:p:166-172
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2013.12.028
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