Jain, G. C.2016-04-212016-04-211966Tserng, 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>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/89370The 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.54 ppengCopyright is held by the author, unless otherwise indicated. Permission to reuse, publish, or reproduce the work beyond the bounds of fair use or other exemptions to copyright law must be obtained from the copyright holder.ThesisRICE0408reformatted digitalThesis E.E. 1966 TSERNG