Nomenclature Q Heat load (W) COP Coefficient of Performance I Electrical current (Amps) T Temperature (°C) R Electrical resistance (Ohms) Z TE Figure of Merit (1/K) where Z = α2 / (ρ λ)     Greek Letters Δ Change in value θ Thermal resistance (°C/W) ρ Electrical resistivity (Ohm-cm) α Seebeck coefficient (V/K) λ Thermal conductivity … [Read more...]