Accurate simulation of thermoelectric power generating systems

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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