TY - NEWS
TI - Development of a numerical methodology for evaluating physical properties and technical specifications in thermoelectric devices
AU - Prada Botia, Gaudy Carolina
AU - Rojas Suárez, J P
AU - Orjuela Abril, Martha Sofia 
AB - Typically, the performance evaluation of thermoelectric devices is done using
experimental methods and analytical models, which require detailed information on the
thermoelectric properties of the materials that make up the thermoelectric devices. However, this
type of information is generally not available. Due to this situation, the present investigation
seeks to develop a numerical methodology to determine the performance of thermoelectric
devices, using technical reference specifications that are normally provided by the manufacturer,
such as maximum current, maximum voltage, maximum temperature difference, and efficiency.
The numerical model is made up of a series of equations based on thermoelectric phenomena,
which generates a contribution in the area of physics. The results obtained are validated through
experimental comparisons and the technical data of the thermoelectric devices. The comparison
between the different results shows a maximum error of 5%. Therefore, the developed
methodology is considered a robust tool for the realistic analysis of the performance of
thermoelectric generators and thermoelectric coolers. The foregoing will allow massive use of
this type of device in industrial applications and its commercial accessibility.
DA - 2021-06-04
UR - https://repositorio.ufps.edu.co/handle/ufps/6601
ER -