A design approach for integrating thermoelectric devices using topology optimization

•The integration of a thermoelectric (TE) cooler into a robotic tool is optimized.•Topology optimization is suggested as design tool for TE integrated systems.•A 3D optimization technique using temperature dependent TE properties is presented.•The sensitivity of the optimization process to the bound...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Applied energy 2016-08, Vol.176, p.49-64
Hauptverfasser:	Soprani, S., Haertel, J.H.K., Lazarov, B.S., Sigmund, O., Engelbrecht, K.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Design engineering Design optimization Devices Downhole electronics cooling Electronics Mathematical models Oil wells System integration Thermal management Thermoelectric cooling Thermoelectric devices Thermoelectricity Topology optimization
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