Thermoelectric power generation: Peltier element versus thermoelectric generator

Nesarajah, Marco; Frey, Georg

doi:10.1109/iecon.2016.7793029

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“…TECs can mostly be used as TEGs based on the aforementioned factors. These parameters were verified in this work [18], where an experimental and simulation study was conducted to compare TEC with TEG. In this research, TEC (TEC1-12706) [19] and TEG (GSM250-127-14-10) [20] were analyzed based on similarities and differences for addressing the question that when to replace expensive TEGs with TECs.…”

Section: Thermoelectric Generator Modelmentioning

confidence: 80%

Modelling and Analysis of Energy Harvesting in Internet of Things (IoT): Characterization of a Thermal Energy Harvesting Circuit for IoT based Applications with LTC3108

Afghan

Husi

2019

Energies

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This paper presents a simulation-based study for characterizing and analyzing the performance of a commercially available thermoelectric cooler (TEC) as a generator for harvesting heat energy along with a commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) power management integrated circuit (PMIC); LTC3108. In this model, the transformation of heat was considered in terms of an electrical circuit simulation perspective, where temperature experienced by TEC on both cold and hot sides was incorporated with voltage supply as Vth and Vtc in the circuit. When it comes to modeling a system in a simulation program with an integrated circuit emphasis (SPICE) like environment, the selection of thermoelectric generator (TEG) and extraction methods are not straightforward as well as the lack of information from manufacturer’s datasheets can limit the grip over the analysis parameters of the module. Therefore, it is mandatory to create a prototype before implementing it over a physical system for energy harvesting circuit (EHC) optimization. The major goal was to establish the basis for devising the thermal energy scavenging based Internet of Things (IoT) system with two configurations of voltage settings for the same TEG model. This study measured the data in terms of current, voltage, series of resistive loads and various temperature gradients for generating the required power. These generated power levels from EHC prototype were able to sustain the available IoT component’s power requirement, hence it could be considered for the implementation of IoT based applications.

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Section: Thermoelectric Generator Modelmentioning

confidence: 80%

Modelling and Analysis of Energy Harvesting in Internet of Things (IoT): Characterization of a Thermal Energy Harvesting Circuit for IoT based Applications with LTC3108

Afghan

Husi

2019

Energies

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“…In the Peltier module, there are hundreds of thermocouples connected in series with each other and connected in parallel on the two plates. Two different semiconductors, one n-type and one p-type are used because they must have different electron densities [8]. The main advantage of peltier coolers when compared with the pressure and evaporation technology is the absence of moving parts or rotating liquid, so that it has a long life span and strong against leakage, has a small size, and a form that is easily adjusted [9].…”

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Implementation of Peltier Tiles for Heating Jacket

Hidayanti¹,

Wati²,

Anwar³

2020

IJMH

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Peltier modules or Peltier tiles utilize the Seebeck phenomenon, where a semi-conductor thermocouple material is flanked by 2 plates, if one side is hot and the other side is cold, the module will produce a voltage whose value is proportional to the temperature difference. This effect can be applied in reverse. If the module is electrified, it will produce heat on one side and cold on the other side. Jacket as a heater is applied when the ambient temperature is lower than the body temperature. The temperature of the heating jacket is 53.1 ℃. In the experiment 6000 mAh battery can provide power for Peltier for 35 minutes.

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“…TECs are used for heat pump applications or cooling uses, although they can act as an electrical generator transforming a temperature gradient into electrical power. TEGs transform thermal power due to a temperature gradient into electrical power [10]. The main differences between TEC and TEG is the welding temperature, under very low temperature gradients TEC often performs slightly better than TEGs [10], and TECs are usually more economical than TEGs.…”

Section: Thermoelectric Modules (Tem) and Associated Heat Sinksmentioning

confidence: 99%

Feasibility Study on Thermal Energy Harvesting for Low Powered Electronics in High-Voltage Substations

Kadechkar

Riba

Moreno-Eguilaz

et al. 2018

IECON 2018 - 44th Annual Conference of the IEEE Industrial Electronics Society

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Thermoelectric power generation: Peltier element versus thermoelectric generator

Cited by 50 publications

References 14 publications

Modelling and Analysis of Energy Harvesting in Internet of Things (IoT): Characterization of a Thermal Energy Harvesting Circuit for IoT based Applications with LTC3108

Modelling and Analysis of Energy Harvesting in Internet of Things (IoT): Characterization of a Thermal Energy Harvesting Circuit for IoT based Applications with LTC3108

Implementation of Peltier Tiles for Heating Jacket

Feasibility Study on Thermal Energy Harvesting for Low Powered Electronics in High-Voltage Substations

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