DocumentCode :
984127
Title :
New Concepts in Thermoelectric Device Design
Author :
Clingman, W.H.
Author_Institution :
Central Res. Labs., Texas Instruments, Inc., Dallas Tex.
Volume :
49
Issue :
7
fYear :
1961
fDate :
7/1/1961 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
1155
Lastpage :
1160
Abstract :
When optimizing thermoelectric device design for a given set of materials and technology, the system of equations used will be different for various device applications. Whenever efficiency or coefficient of performance is important in the application, an irreversible thermodynamic analysis of the design problem is useful. In this analysis, the effects of the thermal and electrical circuit on entropy production within the device are considered. The design problem is analyzed by comparing the relative contribution of various parts of the system to the total entropy production. This irreversible thermodynamic approach is illustrated with examples concerning several different design questions. Often qualitative conclusions can be drawn more readily than with other methods.
Keywords :
Circuits; Design optimization; Differential equations; Electric resistance; Heat sinks; Leg; Resistance heating; Thermal resistance; Thermoelectric devices; Thermoelectricity;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0096-8390
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1961.287859
Filename :
4066469
Link To Document :
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