Integral forms for the thermal efficiency of thermoelectric generators, the coefficient of performance of thermoelectric refrigerators, and the coefficient of performance of thermoelectric heat pumps are derived. These forms are obtained for the isotropic material, nonsteady-state, nonadiabatic leg surface case. An example of the use of these forms is given.
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