TEG Design & ANSYS Simulation

Job ID: 40265493

Budget: ₹12,500 – ₹37,500 INR

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Deadline : 15 March

ANSYS Simulation Services

Project: Design & Simulation of Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs) for Waste-to-Energy (WTE) Incinerator Exhaust
Software: ANSYS Mechanical APDL 2025 R2 (SOLID226)



1. PURPOSE

To develop a fully coupled thermo-electric-mechanical finite element simulation framework for Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) modules operating under WTE exhaust temperatures (600–900 K).



2. SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall perform the following tasks:



A. Baseline FEM Model Development
• Develop a parametric 3D unicouple model (P-leg, N-leg, copper pads, ceramic substrates)
• Implement temperature-dependent material properties:
• Seebeck coefficient α(T)
• Thermal conductivity k(T)
• Electrical resistivity ρe(T)
• Mechanical properties (Young’s modulus, CTE, Poisson’s ratio)
• Perform steady-state coupled thermo-electric simulations
• Extract voltage, current, power, efficiency, and temperature distribution



B. Material Comparison Study

Simulate and compare the following thermoelectric materials:
• Bi₂Te₃
• Skutterudites
• Half-Heuslers
• Oxide-based materials

Deliver a comparative performance matrix and ranking.



C. Geometric Optimization
• Conduct parametric sweeps for:
• Leg length
• Cross-sectional area
• Segmentation configurations
• Identify optimized geometry for maximum power output and efficiency
• Provide performance curves and sensitivity analysis



D. Thermo-Mechanical Reliability Analysis
• Perform structural analysis under thermal loading
• Evaluate Von Mises stress and CTE mismatch
• Simulate thermal cycling and fouling-induced temperature gradients
• Identify potential failure regions



E. Integration Concept Development
• Develop conceptual TEG array integration within WTE exhaust ducts
• Estimate recoverable power output
• Provide packaging and feasibility recommendations



3. DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall provide:
• Fully commented APDL scripts
• Temperature-dependent material property database
• Simulation result files (.rst, .dat, etc.)
• High-resolution contour plots
• Optimization report
• Reliability assessment report
• Integration concept report
• Publication-quality figures

All deliverables shall be provided in editable digital format.