DocumentCode :
2047691
Title :
Optimal design of thermoelectric generator
Author :
Javan, Hank
Author_Institution :
Herff Coll. of Eng., Memphis Univ., TN, USA
fYear :
2000
fDate :
2000
Firstpage :
345
Lastpage :
348
Abstract :
Thermoelectric generators have been the topic of research among the NASA scientists in order to develop high efficiency thermoelectric generators. This article suggests an innovative method of preparing semiconductor material to obtain high thermoelectric power. It is shown that material with lower Fermi energy yields a higher thermoelectric coefficient. An analytical expression is derived, discussed, and compared with the work of other researchers
Keywords :
Fermi level; semiconductor materials; thermoelectric conversion; thermoelectric power; Fermi energy; optimal design; semiconductor material; thermoelectric coefficient; thermoelectric generator; thermoelectric power; Conducting materials; Conductors; Engines; Equations; Semiconductor materials; Temperature dependence; Temperature sensors; Thermal conductivity; Thermoelectricity; Voltage;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Southeastcon 2000. Proceedings of the IEEE
Conference_Location :
Nasville, TN
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6312-4
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/SECON.2000.845590
Filename :
845590
Link To Document :
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