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Lecturer(s)
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Kucek Vladimír, Ing. Ph.D.
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Drašar Čestmír, prof. Ing. Dr.
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Course content
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1) Thermoelectric (TE) phenomena - Seebeck, Pertier and Thomson, derivation of the respective coefficients 2) Mutual relationship between TE phenomena and TE coefficients 3) Design of TE generators and Peltier coolers 4) Efficiency of heat-to-electricity conversion and vice versa 5) Overview of "classic" vs modern materials 6) Relation of structure and band structure to TE phenomena and efficiency of TE machines
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Methods of individual activities
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Learning outcomes
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This course aims to introduce students to thermoelectric phenomena and their theoretical basis and parameters that define their applicability for the conversion of heat flux to electrical energy and vice versa. It also introduces the most commonly used "classical" materials for thermoelectric applications, which are complemented by modern advanced materials investigated recently.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral examination
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Recommended literature
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Michael Rowe (editor). Handbook of thermoelektricity. .
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