Minimal temperature of thermoelectric cooling: Adiabatic approximation

Yu G. Gurevich, I. M. Lashkevych, G. N. Logvinov

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

Energy balance equation and the boundary conditions to it are obtained in the general case. It is shown that only two sources of heat occur. There are the Joule source of heat and the Thomson source of heat. Any Peltier's source of heating or cooling is absent. It is shown that the Thomson's coefficient coincides with the Seebec coefficient. The onedimensional model of thermoelectric module is suggested, and the temperature distribution with its minimal value are obtained in it for thermoelectric cooling. This model represents the structure composed from the different and homogeneous semiconductors. It is supposed that cooling occurs due to the classic Peltier's effect, and the thermoelectric module operates in the mode when no external thermal load is applied.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings ICT'06 - 25th International Conference on Thermoelectrics
Pages260-263
Number of pages4
DOIs
StatePublished - 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventICT'06 - 25th International Conference on Thermoelectrics - Vienna, Austria
Duration: 6 Aug 200610 Aug 2006

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Thermoelectrics, ICT, Proceedings

Conference

ConferenceICT'06 - 25th International Conference on Thermoelectrics
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period6/08/0610/08/06

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Minimal temperature of thermoelectric cooling: Adiabatic approximation'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this