Effect of leg segmentation on the efficiency of permeable thermoelement of Co-Sb based materials
Keywords:
permeable thermoelements, segmented materials, computer design, Co-Sb based materialsAbstract
The results of computer research on the effect of leg segment length of Co-Sb-based material on energy conversion efficiency are presented. The optimal operating modes of a 2-segment thermoelement are determined whereby the maximum efficiency values are realized. The possibility of 1.1-1.2-fold increase of the electric power generated by using 2-segment permeable thermoelements of Co-Sb-based materials is demonstrated. Bibl. 14, Fig. 2.
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