Pelteir devices are devices that use thermoelectric phenomenon to cool, heat, and or generate electricity. This article is about the power generation applications and uses. As long as you have a hot and cold side, you can do this. It is only about 10% efficient currently. This means your main driving temperature can be a cold or hot thing while the other is ambient environment temperatures.
How Pelteir Thermoelectric Generators Work
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Possible Applications and Uses
- Steam / Smoke stacks – Power plant, industrial plants
- Ovens / Toaster ovens
- Freezer / Refrigerator
- Automotive – Engine, exhaust, transport cabin
- Spacecraft
- Footwear
- Large buildings
- Geothermal
- Home furnace
- Solar