Peltier Effect: Cooling & Thermoelectricity

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The discussion centers on the principles of thermoelectric effects, specifically the Peltier Effect and the Seebeck Effect. The Peltier Effect occurs when a current flows through two dissimilar metals or semiconductors, resulting in one junction cooling while the other heats up, making it useful for thermoelectric cooling applications. The Seebeck Effect, the inverse phenomenon, involves generating electricity from temperature differences between junctions. Participants discuss the feasibility of experiments to demonstrate these effects, suggesting that simple experiments, such as using thermocouples, can be performed at home. They also encourage further research and provide resources for deeper understanding, emphasizing the importance of personal initiative in learning about these concepts.
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It occurs when a current is passed through two dissimilar metals or semiconductors (n-type and p-type) that are connected to each other at two junctions (Peltier junctions). The current drives a transfer of heat from one junction to the other: one junction cools off while the other heats up; as a result, the effect is often used for thermoelectric cooling.

can it be possible
that we heat on ened
thus cool the other and thus producing electricity??
i need urgent answers
thanyu for your co-operation
 
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Yep. Works both ways.
 
And the inverse phenomenon is called the Seebeck Effect.
 
could you please elaborate on how it works both way
can an experiment be performed to prove this?
 
Heard of a thermocouple?
 
yes
thermocouples
but i don't really know much about them
could you tell me
examples
sb-bi
fe-cu
ag-au
 
We've given you lots of keywords. Have you tried Googling anyone of them?

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Start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peltier-Seebeck_effect
 
i did search and see and obtain all the inoformation
thank you
 
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