Electronic Resource
[S.l.]
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American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Journal of Applied Physics
69 (1991), S. 4318-4323
ISSN:
1089-7550
Source:
AIP Digital Archive
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
The aim of this research has been to investigate the role of the second law in thermoelectric phenomena. Considering the thermoelectric generator as a heat engine cycle process, the Kelvin relations for the thermoelectric circuit are derived from the energy balance and from the second law without using reversibility or equilibrium assumptions. A new formula has been derived for the thermal efficiency of the thermoelectric generator, also taking into account Thomson heat. An equation for maximum efficiency is derived and a representative numerical example of this equation is presented.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.348406
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