SEMICONDUCTOR LOW POTENTIAL THERMOELECTROMECHANICAL ENERGY CONVERTER
The basic parameters of new device, that is semiconductor thermoelectromechanical energy converter (TEMC) meant for the conversion of low-potential heat energy into mechanical one, are calculated. The principle of interaction of thermoelectrical current generated by short-circuit thermoelectrical generator with magnetic field, is assumed as basis of the device operation. In the motor mode TEMC can operate as a mechanical drive in island utilities. Mechanical output, electromagnetic torque, rotor speed are calculated and their optimization is carried out. The principle possibility of operation in themoheating and thermocooling modes is shown.