Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generator

Analysis and optimization of TEG-heatsink waste energy harvesting system for low temperature gradients

“…For example, it is used in generators for space applications [1][2][3] or as an autonomous power source in ocean depths [4]. The range of sources of thermal energy is very wide, such as radioisotopes [5], [3], and [6], fuel combustion systems [7], boilers [8] and [9], solar energy [10][11][12], etc. The use of TЕGs for harvesting of waste heat has increased significantly in recent years, for instance, to harvest heat from exhaust system [13] and [14].…”