Thermoelectric generators
US6620994B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N10/853
Abstract
A thermoelectric module including a couple formed between two bismuth telluride thermoelectrodes. The first thermoelectrode is doped with palladium, selenium, or a combination of the two. The second thermoelectrode is doped with antimony, gold, or a combination of the two. Multiple thermoelectric modules may be used in series and parallel to achieve the desired voltage and current outputs.
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