Development and application of a new power analysis system for testing of geothermal thermoelectric generators

ABSTRACT

This article presents a new thermoelectric generator power analysis system (TEG-PAS) for the examination of all parameters of the thermoelectric generators (TEGs) operated by geothermal or any liquid heat. As a sample application, the developed TEG-PAS has been tried on a TEG of 100 W. During electrical energy generation, the values of the electrical, the thermo-electrical and the thermal variables of the TEG have been transmitted to the TEG-PAS by the employed sensors. Thus, the using of several devices simultaneously has been eliminated while the power performance analyses are being carried out.

KEYWORDS:

• Geothermal energy
• performance analysis
• power generation
• thermoelectric devices
• waste heat

Funding

This research is sponsored by NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division in the framework of “Science for Peace” (NATO.NUKR.SFPP 984536).

Additional information

Funding

This research is sponsored by NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division in the framework of “Science for Peace” (NATO.NUKR.SFPP 984536).