Difference between Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) and Thermoelectric Generator (TEG)

  Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) Work on Peltier Effect ( generate ΔT by input DC current) Work on Seebeck Effect ( Generate DC current/voltage difference by applied ΔT) Used as heat pump ( Heating) / refrigerator (Cooling) applications Used for Power generation applications Generate ΔT by input DC Efficiency around 10–15% of Reversed Carnot Cycle, whereas conventional … Continue reading Difference between Thermoelectric Cooler (TEC) and Thermoelectric Generator (TEG)