The influence of the Thomson effect on the performance of a thermoelectric cooler

作者: Mei-Jiau Huang , Ruey-Hor Yen , An-Bang Wang

DOI: 10.1016/J.IJHEATMASSTRANSFER.2004.05.040

关键词: JouleRadiationThermodynamicsJoule heatingThermoelectric materialsMaterials scienceThermoelectric coolingConvective heat transferThermoelectric effectThermal conductionMechanics

摘要: Abstract The temperature distribution of a thermoelectric cooler under the influence Thomson effect, Joule heating, Fourier’s heat conduction, and radiation convection transfer is derived. effect on profiles, fraction Joule’s that flows back to low-temperature side, consequently maximum attainable difference allowable load are emphasized explored. results suggest cooling efficiency can be improved not only by increasing figure-of-merit materials but also taking advantage effect. A possible development direction for thus given.

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