Thermoelectric Effects on MoSi2 with Finite Element Analysis using COMSOL

Sarabjeet Singh, Yogesh Chandra Sharma

Thermoelectric effect, peltier effect, COMSOL simulation, thermoelectric cooler thermoelectric generator.

Realization of the thermoelectric effects within finite element analysis (FEA) by means of the COMSOL-Multiphysics platform is offered. It lets thermoelectric calculations among temperature dependent material traits on random geometries. Further, the calculations can be pooled with structural analysis plus convection can also be taken in report. Thermoelectric cooler employs Peltier effect for dissipating heat in an electronic casing structure. It shows exceptional rewards over conservative cooling skill via quiet process, extended life span, and effortless integration. Nevertheless, Joule heating results in the accumulation of internal heat thereby exposes thermoelectric cooler towards the risk of thermo-mechanical breakdown all through continuous operations in pragmatic thermal surroundings. In this paper, a 3D module of thermoelectric material MoSi2 is designed on the way to examine the thermoelectric effect of the material taking into consideration the temperature reliant TE material traits. The transient behavior is also observed. The results can be openly used intended for consistent design considerations and optimized thermoelectric devices in engineering.

Received: 05 Jul 2021, Received in revised form: 08 Aug 2021, Accepted: 15 Aug 2021, Available online: 24 Aug 2021

10.22161/ijaers.88.35