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Parametric Optimization of Thermoelastic Energy Harvesting Systems under Low-Grade Thermal Cycling

Online Journal of Engineering Sciences | Vol 5, Issue 1

Figure 2

Three-dimensional feasible design space of the thermoelastic rod as a function of diameter D, length L, and allowable rod temperature change ΔT<sub>rod</sub>. Feasible designs satisfy both the yielding and Euler-buckling constraints, whereas designs outside the admissible region violate at least one structural criterion.
Figure 2. Three-dimensional feasible design space of the thermoelastic rod as a function of diameter D, length L, and allowable rod temperature change ΔTrod. Feasible designs satisfy both the yielding and Euler-buckling constraints, whereas designs outside the admissible region violate at least one structural criterion.