An analysis of thermoelectric cooler driven by thermoelectric generator

Nordin, Muhammad Hilmi (2020) An analysis of thermoelectric cooler driven by thermoelectric generator. Project Report. Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka, Melaka, Malaysia. (Submitted)

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Abstract

Nowadays, Energy harvesting technology is popular method to generate electrical energy. Electrical energy not only can be generated using solar panel, but it also can be generated using Thermoelectric Generator (TEG). Thermoelectric generator is a device that convert temperature difference into electrical energy. This project has analysed the potential of this system as a source of heat for TEG to generate the TEC. This system reduced energy consumption of the vehicle. In this project 9 module of the TEG is used to generate the electricity using the temperature difference. Heat from the engine convert temperature difference into electrical energy. The electrical energy is then can be store into supercapacitor. Next, the voltage regulator is use to regulate the output voltage of the supercapacitor to produce constant output voltage. The output voltage from the voltage regulator is constant to generate the thermoelectric cooler to produce constant temperature for cool side 24ºC and hot side 38ºC to control the temperature at the radiator. The advantage of TEG being installed in this system is it can reduce work done by the engine in cooling down the coolant temperature and more power produce by the engine can be used for other operation.

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