Temperature dependence of thermoelectric figure of merit and maximum thermal efficiency of a thermoelectric generator

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dc.contributor.advisorJain, G. C.
dc.creatorTserng, Hua Quen
dc.date.accessioned2016-04-21T12:02:18Z
dc.date.available2016-04-21T12:02:18Z
dc.date.issued1966
dc.description.abstractThe expression for the dimensionless figure of merit of a semiconductor of given carrier mobility and lattice thermal conductivity expressed in terms of reduced temperature has been numerically evaluated for various scattering indices. The results are presented graphically enabling the temperature dependence of the figure of merit to be found. Theoretical upper limit of maximum thermal efficiency of a given material with fixed cold and hot junction temperatures is considered and presented graphically. The general rules for material selection are discussed.
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dc.identifier.callnoThesis E.E. 1966 TSERNGen_US
dc.identifier.citationTserng, Hua Quen. "Temperature dependence of thermoelectric figure of merit and maximum thermal efficiency of a thermoelectric generator." (1966) Master’s Thesis, Rice University. <a href="https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89370">https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89370</a>.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/1911/89370
dc.language.isoeng
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dc.titleTemperature dependence of thermoelectric figure of merit and maximum thermal efficiency of a thermoelectric generator
dc.typeThesis
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thesis.degree.departmentElectrical Engineering
thesis.degree.disciplineEngineering
thesis.degree.grantorRice University
thesis.degree.levelMasters
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science
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