Optimization Calculation of Thermoelement Linear Dimensions for Microthermoelectric Generator

The article deals with the optimization calculation of thermoelement linear dimensions based on the maximization output power criterion of a microthermoelectric generator. The calculations have been made by applying ANSYS Workbench software and genetic algorithm. The thermoelements linear dimensions correlation has been found to remain unchanged when changing thermal boundary conditions. The maximal power dependence on linear dimensions correlation has shown a flat maximum and, the general range change of thermoelements linear dimensions range with a maximum power deviation of ±3 % can be identified.