Energy Harvesting with Functional Materials and Microsystems

 

3 Energy Harvesting Thermoelectric and Microsystems Perspectives and Opportunities and Opportunities

Terry J. Hendricks

 

CONTENTS

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Thermoelectric Design—Optimization and Constraints

3.2.1 TE Design Optimization

3.2.2 TE Design Performance

3.2.3 Sectioned TE Design Optimization

3.2.4 Transient Design Performance

3.3 Thermal System Design and Considerations in Thermoelectric Systems

3.3.1 Thermal System Design Relationships

3.3.2 Microtechnology Heat Exchangers in TE Systems

3.3.2.1 Microtechnology Heat Exchanger Design Challenges

3.3.2.2 Design Methodologies

3.3.2.3 Examples of TE/ Microtechnology Integration

3.4 Structural Design and Considerations in Thermoelectric Systems

3.5 Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References