18681670. THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT simplified abstract (NITTO DENKO CORPORATION)
THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Satoru Nakatsuji of Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Tomoya Higo of Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo (JP)
Hijiri Tsuruta of Ibaraki-shi, Osaka (JP)
Yosuke Nakanishi of Ibaraki-shi, Osaka (JP)
Hirokazu Tanaka of Ibaraki-shi, Osaka (JP)
THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18681670 titled 'THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION ELEMENT
The patent application describes a thermoelectric conversion element with thermoelectric converters on a substrate, meeting specific requirements for thermal conductivity and flexural rigidity.
- The thermoelectric conversion element must have a t/位 value of 9脳10mK/W or less, calculated by dividing the thickness (t) of the element by its thermal conductivity (位) in the substrate's thickness direction.
- The element must also have an EI/W value of 3脳10Pa路m/mm or less, obtained by dividing the flexural rigidity (EI) by the width (W) of the element.
Potential Applications: - Energy harvesting from waste heat - Thermal management in electronic devices - Power generation in remote locations
Problems Solved: - Improving efficiency of thermoelectric conversion - Enhancing durability and stability of thermoelectric elements
Benefits: - Increased energy efficiency - Extended lifespan of thermoelectric devices - Enhanced performance in various applications
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Thermoelectric Conversion Element for Energy Harvesting This technology can be used in automotive, aerospace, and IoT industries for energy harvesting and thermal management solutions.
Questions about Thermoelectric Conversion Elements: 1. How do thermoelectric conversion elements contribute to sustainable energy practices?
- Thermoelectric conversion elements enable the generation of electricity from waste heat, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and promoting energy efficiency.
2. What are the key factors influencing the efficiency of thermoelectric conversion elements?
- Factors such as thermal conductivity, flexural rigidity, and material properties play a crucial role in determining the efficiency and performance of thermoelectric conversion elements.
Original Abstract Submitted
A thermoelectric conversion element has a substrate and thermoelectric converters. The thermoelectric converters are disposed on the substrate. The thermoelectric conversion element satisfies a requirement (I) below, a requirement (II) below, or both the requirements (I) and (II) below. (I) A value t/位obtained by dividing a thickness tof the thermoelectric conversion element in a thickness direction of the substrate by a thermal conductivity 位of the thermoelectric conversion element in the thickness direction of the substrate is 9脳10mKWor less. (II) A value EI/Wobtained by dividing a flexural rigidity EI of the thermoelectric conversion element by a width Wof the thermoelectric conversion element is 3脳10Pa路m/mm or less.