Event Title

Thermoelectrics with Applications to Waste Heat Recovery, Heat Sources, and HVAC Systems

Presenter Information

Joseph Belgarde, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Location

CSU 253/4/5

Start Date

5-4-2010 10:00 AM

End Date

5-4-2010 12:00 PM

Student's Major

Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Student's College

Science, Engineering and Technology

Mentor's Name

Patrick Tebbe

Mentor's Department

Mechanical and Civil Engineering

Mentor's College

Science, Engineering and Technology

Description

When certain materials are joined at their junctions with dissimilar materials, and they generate a flow of electricity when a thermal gradient is acted upon between the junctions is familiarly known as the Seebeck Effect. This effect may be reversed, also known as the Peltier Effect, which is the distinctive ability to create a temperature variance while an electrical potential difference is applied among these junctions. With the world’s stride to create a more efficient and clean environment, one must render technologies based on development of power extracted from waste heat, and the lack of emissions due to Peltier Cooling and Heating Systems. This review paper talks about the research done to optimize the performance of systems relating to heat sources and waste heat, as well as propose solutions to current issues pertaining to the energy crises. Thermoelectrics will be considered as the foundation to erect a new efficient and environmentally safe planet.