A Novel 3D TCAD Simulation of a Thermoelectric Couple configured for Thermoelectric Power Generation

Authors

  • C. A. Gould Author
  • N. Y. A. Shammas Author
  • S. Grainger Author
  • I. Taylor Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj09.498

Abstract

This paper documents the novel design, modelling and 3D simulation of a single thermoelectric couple using the Technology Computer Aided Design (TCAD) semiconductor simulation software package by Synopsys. Preliminary simulation results are presented for thermoelectric power generation, and successfully demonstrate the basic thermoelectric effects, and how the application of a temperature gradient to a thermoelectric couple results in a small amount of electrical power being generated at a load resistor. The TCAD simulation model will enable further investigation in the future into different material structures, thermoelectric couple and module design, and the improvement in efficiency and thermoelectric module performance.

Author Biographies

  • C. A. Gould

    Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology

    Staffordshire University

    Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0AD (United Kingdom)

    Phone/Fax number:+44 (0) 1785 353243, +44 (0) 1785 353820

    e-mail: c.a.gould@staffs.ac.uk

  • N. Y. A. Shammas

    Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology

    Staffordshire University

    Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0AD (United Kingdom)

    Phone/Fax number:+44 (0) 1785 353243, +44 (0) 1785 353820

    e-mail: n.y.a.shammas@staffs.ac.uk

  • S. Grainger

    Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology

    Staffordshire University

    Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0AD (United Kingdom)

    Phone/Fax number:+44 (0) 1785 353243, +44 (0) 1785 353820

    e-mail: s.grainger@staffs.ac.uk

  • I. Taylor

    Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology

    Staffordshire University

    Beaconside, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0AD (United Kingdom)

    Phone/Fax number:+44 (0) 1785 353243, +44 (0) 1785 353820

    e-mail:  i.taylor@staffs.ac.uk

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Published

2024-01-17

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