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Counterflow thermoelectric configuration employing thermal transfer fluid in closed cycle

  • US 20060137359A1
  • Filed: 12/23/2004
  • Published: 06/29/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A thermoelectric system comprising:

  • plural thermoelectric modules, each including at least one thermoelectric element and together defining a thermoelectric array, individual ones of the thermoelectric elements having respective first and second sides and exhibiting respective thermal differentials during operation;

    a first closed fluid loop pathway portion in thermal communication with the first sides of the thermoelectric elements; and

    a second closed fluid loop pathway portion in thermal communication with the second sides of the thermoelectric elements, wherein a counterflow topology of the first and second closed fluid loop pathway portions is structured to ensure that the respective thermal differentials are substantially uniform during operation with a thermal transfer fluid.

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