Finite element analysis of thermoelectric-galvanomagnetic interactions and their aerospace applications

Abstract

The technology used in aerospace applications is very advanced regarding performance and effectiveness; however, the aerospace field is under continuous improvement. In particular, some of the main current goals are related to the reduction of costs and the building of more eco-friendly aircrafts. One possible way to achieve these objectives is the use of thermoelectric devices. Throughout this work, despite not being the main goal, the thermoelectric effects and their practical applications will be introduced. Moreover, it will be studied how the prescription of a magnetic field can improve the performance of the systems that take advantage of these effects. As a summary, a study of the thermoelectric, thermomagnetic and galvanomagnetic effects and their interaction will be performed and their applications in the aerospace and aeronautic field will be considered.