Title :
A comprehensive review of thermoelectric technology, micro-electrical and power generation properties
Author :
Gould, C.A. ; Shammas, N.Y.A. ; Grainger, S. ; Taylor, I.
Author_Institution :
Fac. of Comput. Eng. & Technol., Staffordshire Univ., Stafford
Abstract :
Thermoelectric technology may provide an alternative to traditional methods of power generation, heating and cooling. A small amount of electrical power can be generated by a thermoelectric module if a temperature difference is maintained between two terminals, or can operate as a heat pump, providing heating or cooling of an object connected to one side of the module.
Keywords :
cooling; heat pumps; heating; modules; reviews; thermoelectric conversion; thermoelectric devices; thermoelectricity; cooling; heat pump; heating; microelectrical properties; power generation; review; thermoelectric module; thermoelectric technology; thermoelectric test system; Clocks; Conductors; Cooling; Heat pumps; Heating; Power generation; Refrigeration; Temperature; Thermoelectric devices; Thermoelectricity;
Conference_Titel :
Microelectronics, 2008. MIEL 2008. 26th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Nis
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1881-7
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1882-4
DOI :
10.1109/ICMEL.2008.4559288
