The load matching of a thermoelectric device at maximum power output

Journal Article · Wed Aug 10 00:00:00 EDT 1994 · AIP Conference Proceedings

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.46828· OSTI ID:165437

Yan, Z; Chen, J ^[1]

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1. Department of Physics, Xiamen University, Xiamen 361005 (China)

A novel conclusion concerning the load matching of a thermoelectric device at maximum power output is obtained when the irreversibilities of heat transfer between the thermoelectric devices and the heat reservoirs are considered. The physical meaning of the conclusion is expounded. {copyright} {ital 1995} {ital American} {ital Institute} {ital of} {ital Physics}.

• OSTI ID: 165437
• Report Number(s): CONF-940830--
• Journal Information: AIP Conference Proceedings, Journal Name: AIP Conference Proceedings Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 316; ISSN 0094-243X; ISSN APCPCS
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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