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thermoelectric performance
. 2
. 2 + 2
= = =
+ +
= . + = ( ). . () ( )
[1] Basic thermal electric devices model for
a) Thermoelectric generator and b) thermoelectric cooler
= . + = ( ). . () + ( )
() = . 2 . + . ( ). .
Heat equation
[1] Thermoelectric Materials, Phenomena, and Applications: A Bird's Eye View - Volume 31 Issue 3 - Terry M. Tritt, M. A. Subramanian.
Thermoelectric efficiency
=
2. 2 +
() = + ( = . ( ) +
2. . 2 2
. .
= + = +
2 2
)
Setting =0 max = ( ) At: =
2
. 2 2
= = =
2 2 2
+ . 2 ( + ) + . 2
Thermoelectric efficiency
=
Using the relationship: = 2
1++ 2 1+ 2
.
= = .
1+ 2
(1 + ) + 2 1 + + 2
2
. .
= 2 1 + 22
2 2
Thermoelectric efficiency
S 2
Figure of Merit ZT T
Increase Seebeck
Reduce thermal
coefficient or electrical
conductivity
conductivity
Thermal conductivity: Electronic Lattice