Question

State the applications of Seebeck effect.

Answer 1

1. The Seebeck effect is used in thermoelectric generators (Seebeck generators). These thermoelectric generators are used in power plants to convert waste heat into electricity.
2. This effect is utilised in automobiles as automotive thermoelectric generators for increasing fuel efficiency.
3. The Seebeck effect is used in thermocouples and thermopiles to measure the temperature difference between the two objects.