THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR

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1 INSTITUTE OF THERMOELECTRICITY.. UKRAINE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR Thermoelectric generator is intended for conversion of industrial waste heat, waste heat from heat engines (internal combustion engines, gas turbines, etc.), geothermal source heat, sea and ocean water heat into electrical power. It is used for power supply to household and living quarters, weather stations, lighting and acoustic lighthouses, signal buoys, various radio-electronic instruments and devices. The operating principle of thermoelectric generator is based on the direct conversion of thermal energy into electrical power based on thermoelectricity. Diagram of thermoelectric generator unit Thermoelectric generator consists of units, connecting hoses, pumps for hot and cold water pumping, switching wires. Thermoelectric generator unit consists of: thermoelectric modules 1; heat exchangers 2, which transfer heat to the thermoelectric modules by hot water, reservoirs 4, heat exchangers 3, which reject heat from the thermoelectric modules by cold running water, reservoirs 5. Connecting rod 6 and plate 7 provide structural strength and good thermal contact between the thermoelectric modules and heat exchangers.

2 Appearance of thermoelectric generator unit Connection of a number of individual units included in the thermoelectric generator provides the user with the necessary parameters of electrical power and voltage. Thermoelectric generator can be operated at a pressure of circulating water up to 5 atm. Thermoelectric generator is an environmentally friendly device for electrical power generation. Specifications of thermoelectric generator, which consists of five units for two temperature modes Parameter name, measurement unit Mode 1 Mode 2 1. Cold water temperature at the inlet, С Hot water temperature at the inlet, С Cold water flow, ml/ s Hot water flow, ml/ s Voltage, V Electric power, W Cold water pressure at the inlet, atm. 0,6 0,6 10. Hot water pressure at the inlet, atm. 0,4 0,5 11. Dimensions, mm 420х390х Weight, kg 29,5 Orders and additional information: General P.O. Box 86, Chernivtsi, 58002, Ukraine; e- mail: ite@inst.cv.ua; fax: ( )-41917; phone: ( )-41917;

3 .. UKRAINE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR ON VEHICULAR EXHAUST GAS ALTEC-8044 Thermoelectric generator is intended for electric energy generation through use of vehicular exhaust gas. Thermoelectric generator is used for power supply to current-consuming units and devices of a vehicle. It can replace completely a traditional vehicular generator. Thermoelectric generator offers high reliability, its service life is at least 15 years. The operating principle conversion of vehicular internal combustion engine exhaust gas to electric energy of heat enables complete satisfaction of electric power supply requirements on board a car, as well as a truck. Appearance of thermoelectric generator Thermoelectric generator is composed of thermoelectric generator modules, hot gas heat sinks with variable heat exchange coefficients, liquid heat exchangers for heat disposal and hydro and electric connections.

4 Specifications Power output, not less 600 W Voltage output 12/24 V Inlet gas temperature 820º С Overall dimensions, мм Mass 8 kg Thermoelectric generator outperforms foreign analogs in the efficiency of heat conversion to electric energy, power output and mass-dimensional characteristics: in the future it can replace dynamos in vehicles. Thermoelectric generator can be used in vehicular transport, motor-car construction and the sphere of human activity where internal combustion engines are employed. The installation is adaptable to different power engines and different kinds of fuel. Order and additional information: General P.O.Box 86, Chernivtsi, 58002, Ukraine; ite@inst.cv.ua; tel./fax: ( )-41917;

5 .. UKRAINE THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR OF THERMAL AND ELECTRIC ENERGY АLТЕC Thermoelectric generator is designed for thermal and electric energy supply to living and amenity rooms, country houses, cottages, hangars, garages, trading kiosks, greenhouses. Thermoelectric generator can be also used for lighting, battery charging, power supply to various devices and instruments, namely TV sets, radio receivers, radio stations, guard alarm systems. The operating principle is direct conversion of thermal energy of propane-butane, methane gaseous fuel combustion into electric energy based on thermoelectricity. Thermoelectric generator schematic diagram WATER OUTPUT ON 3 4 ON OFF OFF START Thermoelectric generator consists of several basic units: heat source, thermopiles, heat collector and heat removal system. Flame burner 1 of injector type operated by gaseous propane-butane or methane is used as a source of heat. Gas is delivered to the burner through coupling 2 and valve 3. Valve 4 is intended for gas delivery to starting burner. The starting burner is fired by piezo ignition torch 5. The heat removal system consists of liquid heat exchangers connected in one hydraulic loop having input coupling 6 and output coupling 7. Connected to couplings 6 and 7 are standard hot-water heating radiators with circulating liquid heat carrier. Located on the rear wall of the generator is pump 8 for pumping heat carrier. The pump motor is powered from thermal generator. Thermopiles are arranged between the heat collector and liquid heat exchangers. External load is switched to connector 9. The generator output voltage is regulated by voltmeter 10.

6 Thermoelectric generator appearance with heating radiators Thermoelectric generator provides independent thermal and electric energy supply to consumer. Room heating is provided by standard water radiators. Room heating thermal conditions can be regulated by changing burner thermal power. Parameters of thermoelectric generator of thermal and electric energy Parameter, measuring unit Value 1. Electrical voltage on matched load, V Electrical power, not less, W Thermal power of heat source, W Fuel flow rate, propane-butane, g/h, methane, m 3 /h Weight, not less, kg 20 Orders and additional information: General Post Office, Box 86, Chernivtsi, 58002, Ukraine; ite@inst.cv.ua; fax: ( )-41917; telephone: ( )-41917;

7 THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR FOR GAS-FIRED HEATING BOILER.. UKRAINE ALTEC-8037 Intended for autonomous electric power supply to circulation pump of thermal fluid forced circulation system, smoke extractor, as well as other electric auxiliary attachments of heating boilers. Operating principle direct conversion of thermal energy from gas fuel (methane) combustion into electric energy based on thermoelectricity. Appearance and schematic of thermoelectric generator Тhermoelectric generator is built into heating boiler and comprises several basic parts: heat source, thermopiles, heat and smoke fumes input and output systems. Тhermogenerator is equipped with a separate heat source 1 (linear injector burner) with safety automatics 2. The main burner ignition is made by pilot burner 3. Heat from thermopiles is removed by cold heat exchanger 4, the fins of which are washed by thermal fluid circulating in water loop of the boiler. The thermopiles are located between heat collector 5 and cold heat exchanger 4. Thermoelectric generator is equipped with electron voltage stabilizer having the output voltage 12 V for power supply to circulation pump and smoke extractor fan. The top of the generator accommodates a smoke pipe 6 connected to the boiler s smoke chamber whence all combustion products are removed to the environment. Тhermoelectric generator provides consumer with autonomous power supply to electric devices of gas-fired boilers. Thermoelectric generator provides consumer with independence of heating system operation from centralized electric power supply.

8 Thermoelectric generator parameters Parameter, unit measure Value 1. Electric voltage, V Electric power at boiler inlet water temperature 30-80ºС not less, W Heat source thermal power not more, W Gas flow rate (methane), м 3 /h Input gas pressure, atm Weight, kg 9.5 Orders and additional information: General P.O. Box 86, Chernivtsi, 58002, Ukraine; ite@inst.cv.ua; Tel./Fax:( )-41917;

9 . UKRAINE. THERMOELECTRIC GENERATOR АLTEC Thermoelectric generator is intended for conversion of waste heat from industry and heat engines (internal combustion engines, gas turbines, etc.) into electric energy. It serves as a source of additional energy that can be used for internal needs and transferred into external electric circuit. The use of such generators provides saving of fuel resources by 5-7%. The operating principle of thermoelectric generator is based on direct thermal into electric energy conversion through the use of thermoelectricity. Thermoelectric generator appearance Thermoelectric generator is comprised of thermoelectric modules and heatechangers of hot and cold loops. Hot loop heat-exchangers transfer heat to thermoelectric modules by high-temperature silicone liquid. Cold loop heat-exchangers remove heat from thermoelectric modules by running water. Input and output connections for cold running water and connections for heat transfer agent are provided in thermoelectric generator housing. External load is connected to terminals arranged on the front panel of thermoelectric generator. The generator can be used for creating high-power thermoelectric systems. Combining a certain number of individual thermoelectric generators provides the consumer with required electric power. Thermoelectric generator is ecologically pure electric energy source.

10 Thermoelectric generator parameters Name of parameter, measuring unit Value 1. Hot liquid input temperature, С Hot liquid flow rate, ml/s Hot liquid input pressure, MPa Cold liquid input temperature, С Cold liquid flow rate, ml/s Cold liquid input pressure, MPa Electric voltage, V Electric power, W Efficiency, % Weight, kg Dimensions Order and additional information: General Post Office, Box 86, Chernivtsi, 58002, Ukraine, ite@inst.cv.ua; fax: ( )-41917; tel: ( )-41917;