Compact, high-efficiency thermoelectric systems
US7231772B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2023 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A number of compact, high-efficiency thermoelectric system utilizing the advantages of thermal isolation in the direction of a working medium flow or movement, in manufacturable systems, are described. Such configurations exhibit high system efficiency and power density. Several different embodiments and applications are disclosed utilizing a plurality of thermoelectric modules or thermoelectric elements sandwiched between heat exchangers.
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