Energy Scavenging with TE Devices

The applicant is proposing a method for scavenging heat generated by power semiconductors in solid state converters used by the Navy and others. Thermoelectric devices (TEDs) are inserted in the device package in such a way that the thermal path is not only not impaired, but is in fact enhanced by the insertion of the TEDs. In the Base Work of Phase I, the team will develop appropriate models and validate them with selected lab experiments. The size and weight, along with performance, of the device package will be projected to show feasibility. In the Option Work, a package with a real power device will be fabricated and tested.