Abstract: A thermoelectric semiconductor element includes a first section and a second section. A heat path of the first section is greater than a heat path of the second section.
Abstract: A semiconductor thermoelectric module includes a first semiconductor element formed from a first composition. A second semiconductor element is formed from a second composition. The second semiconductor element is connected electrically in series with the first semiconductor element via an electrical conductor, and the second composition differs from the first composition.
Abstract: A turbine engine system includes a turbine engine that burns fuel and generates heat exhaust. A thermoelectric generator is located downstream from the turbine engine. The thermoelectric generator has a first side facing the heat exhaust. A cooling module is coupled to a second side of the thermoelectric generator to provide cooling to the second side. A pump is provided to pump a cooling fluid through the cooling module.