Carnot cycle with Peltier cooler

Experiment no.: 8.3.10
Carnot-Prozess mit Peltier-Element
If a current of approximately 10 A is applied to a Peltier cooler, heat transfer occurs. One side cools and one side heats up, depending on the direction of the current. The Peltier cooler can also be operated as a thermocouple, in that it is cooled on one side and heated on the other side. A current of around 1-4 A is generated, which can be used to operate a motor.

Caution: Experiment with LN2 (eye damage and cold injuries possible)!
Personal protective equipment necessary!

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Overview
Current flow in one direction
Current flow in the other direction
Current measurement with heating and cooling
Motor operation with heating and cooling
Apparatus
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