Solid State Heat Differential to Energy Conversion
Posted: Tue Oct 24, 2006 5:42 am
I know that this forum is all about Stirling, but I though it would
be the best place to ask if anyone knows of a process by which heat
differential can be converted to electrical energy without a
mechanical intermediary. Like electron flow between poles of a
battery, what energy moves between the hot side and the cold side of
a heat conducting material as it distributes the heat? Is air the
only medium that people have tapped for this? Where should I look for
more information on this?
be the best place to ask if anyone knows of a process by which heat
differential can be converted to electrical energy without a
mechanical intermediary. Like electron flow between poles of a
battery, what energy moves between the hot side and the cold side of
a heat conducting material as it distributes the heat? Is air the
only medium that people have tapped for this? Where should I look for
more information on this?