High power density thermoelectric systems
US6959555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 17, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2321/021
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A number of compact, high-efficiency and high-power density thermoelectric systems utilizing the advantages of thermal isolation are described. Such configurations exhibit high system efficiency and power density. Some configurations exhibit a substantial reduction in the amount of thermoelectric material required.
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