Methods and means of precise and rapid determination of thermoelectric cooling and generating modules parameters

The methods for precise and fast determination of thermoelectric cooling and generation module parameters, as well as software and hardware used in the realization of these measurements are described. Absolute measurements of thermal flows by standard heat sources and special-purpose heat flow meters have served the basis of these methods. Gradient screens used for automatic upkeep of desired temperature distribution guarantee the adiabaticity of measurement conditions. The problems of metrological support of measurement process, the accuracy and validity of measurement results have been considered. The variant of concrete software and hardware realization of the above method has been considered. Typical results of cooling and generation module measurements have been given. Comparative analysis has been made with respect to the existing measuring means and the advantages of the above methods have been shown. A set of measuring equipment for precise metrological (1-1.5%) measurement of module parameters and measuring devices for module testing in the process of their production under industrial conditions is described.