Energy conversion efficiencies of thermoelectric pallets (Bi[sub 2]Pb[sub 3],Bi[sub 2]Te[sub 3] and Pb[sub 2]Te[sub 3]) under the influences of electric and magnetic fields

Abstract

This paper aims to introduce the ability of thermo electric pallets to convert waste heat into electricity and also about the effect of electric or magnetic fields, which can exist already or applied in the conditions of their operation. Three thermo electric pallets (Bi2Pb3,Bi2Te3 and Pb2Te3) of cylindrical dimensions are prepared by 15mm mixture of different compositions. Thermo emf generations are carried out in the normal mode and then under the influence of applied electric and magnetic fields of different magnitudes in the temperature range of 460K.