How to Simulate Thermoelectric Devices and TECs
Duration: 1:00:57
Thermoelectric phenomena, which are seen in heating and cooling applications, thermal sensors, and energy harvesting, involve the reversible conversion between electricity and heat. In this archived webinar, you will learn how to model this effect in the COMSOL Multiphysics® software. First, we show you how to set up basic thermoelectricity model configurations, such as the Peltier and Seebeck effects. You will also see how to create a simulation app for a thermoelectric cooler (TEC).
Chapter Selection
Introduction & Agenda (0:00)
Intro to COMSOL® Simulations (1:26)
Heat Transfer and Electric Currents: Joule Heating (7:22)
Thermoelectric Effects (12:24)
Modeling Thermoelectric Effects in COMSOL Multiphysics® (17:42)
Live Demo: Building a Thermoelectric Model (21:04)
Live Demo: Using a COMSOL App to Characterize a TEC (34:03)
Q&A Session (49:26)
How to Try COMSOL Multiphysics® (59:25)
Contact Us (1:00:18)