ME 6740 - Thermoelectric Design

Thermoelectric design covers the fundamental theories, optimal design, applications for thermoelectric generators and coolers. The fundamental theories include the Seebeck effect, Peltier effect, and Thomson relation, optimal design, compatibility factor, and thermal and electrical contact resistances. The applications discuss waste heat recovery, automotive thermal comport, solar thermoelectric generator, electronic thermal control, and medical instruments.

Note: Open to graduate students only.

Prerequisites/Corequisites: Prerequisite: ME 4310 or instructor approval

Credits: 3 hours