Measurement of electrical contact resistance of the “metal – thermoelectric material” structure using the Peltier effect
Keywords:
electrical contact resistance, measurement, Peltier effect, computer simulation, thermoelectric energy convertersAbstract
The paper describes a method for determining the contact resistance of a “metal – thermoelectric material” using compensation for the cooling action of the Peltier effect, which occurs when a direct electric current passes through the contact of two dissimilar materials, by Joule heat released at the contact resistance. A physical model of such a process and the results of computer simulation are presented, confirming the possibility of its implementation in practice.
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