A Linear Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics Approach to Optimization of Thermoelectric Devices

Henni Ouerdane; Christophe Goupil; Yann Apertet; Aurélie Michot; Adel Abbout

doi:10.1007/978-3-642-37537-8_14

A Linear Nonequilibrium Thermodynamics Approach to Optimization of Thermoelectric Devices

Henni Ouerdane
, Christophe Goupil^*
, Yann Apertet
, Aurélie Michot
, Adel Abbout

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Improvement of thermoelectric systems in terms of performance and range of applications relies on progress in materials science and optimization of device operation. In this chapter, we focus on optimization by taking into account the interaction of the system with its environment. For this purpose, we consider the illustrative case of a thermoelectric generator coupled to two temperature baths via heat exchangers characterized by a thermal resistance, and we analyze its working conditions. Our main message is that both electrical and thermal impedance matching conditions must be met for optimal device performance. Our analysis is fundamentally based on linear nonequilibrium thermodynamics using the force-flux formalism. An outlook on mesoscopic systems is also given.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Springer Series in Materials Science
Publisher	Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages	323-351
Number of pages	29
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-37537-8_14
State	Published - 2013
Externally published	Yes

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Name	Springer Series in Materials Science
Volume	182
ISSN (Print)	0933-033X
ISSN (Electronic)	2196-2812

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Keywords

Entropy Production
Heat Engine
Seebeck Coefficient
Thermodynamic System
Thermoelectric Generator

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General Materials Science

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Springer Series in Materials Science. Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, 2013. p. 323-351 (Springer Series in Materials Science; Vol. 182).

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