AllExperts > Environmental Science 
Search      
Environmental Science
Volunteer
Answers to thousands of questions
 Home · More Environmental Science Questions · Answer Library  · Encyclopedia ·
More Environmental Science Answers
Question Library

Ask a question about Environmental Science
Volunteer
Experts of the Month
Expert Login

Awards

About Us
Tell friends
Link to Us
Disclaimer

 
 
 
 
About David L. Russell, PE
Expertise
I`m a Chemical,Civil and Environmental Engineer and have a number of projects in all phases of the environment. I have worked in the chemical industry and am active in professional societies, and am currently on an industrial wastes committee for the Water Environment Federation, and have taught courses in remediation in the US and abroad. I have written one book on Remediation of petroleum Contaminated Sites, and have a second book on PRACTICAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT to be published by John Wiley in September, 2006. I've also written over 30 articles on various elements of environmental problems and cleanup. Most Recently, I have addressed a NATO Scientific and Techical Conference on Ecoterrorism, and have worked with the same group on remediation of sites contaminated with Chemical Warfare Agent materials and othe materials as well. . I can answer q`s about Chemical and Environmental Engineering, land development, air pollution, water pollution, soil and water cleanup, combustion, international environmental problems, industrial processes chemical processes. Civil and Environmental and Chemical Engineering. Overall, I have over 35 years of experience in this area. Note: I do not answer homework questions

Experience
I love work in the third world and developing areas because it is challenging and one can get a sense of accomplishment.
 
   

You are here:  Experts > Science > Environmental Issues > Environmental Science > Thermoelectricity

Environmental Science - Thermoelectricity


Expert: David L. Russell, PE - 11/11/2008

Question
Dear Mr. Russell
Hello. I just came upon a very interesting topic; thermoelectricty. I'm thinking of using it for the residential homes in a model city that I'm creating. However, I haven't actually found a website that truly elaborates on the topic.  If possible, can you please explain specifically what thermoelectricity is, how it works, and what it does? Thank you, and if you can, please answer back ASAP

Answer
try this site: http://peswiki.com/energy/Directory:Thermal_Electric
they seem to have some information.  However you will need a source of heat which is consistent, and that may be the largest challenge.
For information on the workings look at the articles and related topics in Wikipedia.
Dave

Add to this Answer   Ask a Question


 
User Agreement | Privacy Policy | Kids' Privacy Policy | Help
Copyright  © 2008 About, Inc. AllExperts, AllExperts.com, and About.com are registered trademarks of About, Inc. All rights reserved.