Thin walled thermoelectric devices and methods for production thereof
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1. A thermoelectric generator deployed on the wall of a heat exchanger, comprising:
- a) dielectric coatings,b) electrical conductor coatings,c) N-type thermoelectric material coatings, andd) P-type thermoelectric material coatings,whereby electricity generation is obtained as a byproduct of heat exchange.
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Abstract
A thermoelectric generator is built into the wall of a heat exchanger by applying coatings of dielectric, electrical conductor and N-type and P-type thermoelectric materials. A tubular heat exchanger lends itself to the application of coatings in annular rings, providing ease of manufacture and a structure that is robust to damage.
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1. A thermoelectric generator deployed on the wall of a heat exchanger, comprising:
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a) dielectric coatings, b) electrical conductor coatings, c) N-type thermoelectric material coatings, and d) P-type thermoelectric material coatings, whereby electricity generation is obtained as a byproduct of heat exchange. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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- 20. A method of constructing a thermoelectric generator, comprising the application of coatings of dielectric, electrical conductor, N-type and P-type thermoelectric materials to the wall of a heat exchanger.
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