NDLI: Integrated Thermoelectric Generator and Application to Self-Powered Heating Systems

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Qiu, K. Hayden, A.C.S.
Copyright Year	2006
Description	Author affiliation: CANMET Energy Technol. Centre, Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, Ont. (Qiu, K.; Hayden, A.C.S.)
Abstract	Self-powered space and water heating systems operate entirely on fuel combustion with no need for externally generated electricity. Excess power can be used to charge batteries or be fed into the household grid to provide electricity for other electrical loads. Self-powered heating systems have the potential for high overall energy efficiency and can be more reliable in providing heat during extreme weather conditions. They are also attractive for remote communities where connection to the grid is not cost effective. To realize this concept, we must develop a reliable, low maintenance and cost-effective means to generate electricity and integrate it into fuel-fired heating units. In the present work, we investigated combustion-heated thermoelectric generation and its application to self-powered heating systems. A thermoelectric module with a power generation capacity of 550 W was integrated into a gas-fired furnace. The tin-telluride-based thermoelectric module has a radial configuration. The effects of heat transfer conditions were studied in order to maximize electric power output. The performance of the thermoelectric device was examined at various operating conditions. We have shown that the technology is attractive and offers the potential for practical applications
Starting Page	198
Ending Page	203
File Size	459775
Page Count	6
File Format	PDF
ISBN	1424408105
ISSN	10942734
DOI	10.1109/ICT.2006.331332
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2006-08-06
Publisher Place	Austria
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Thermoelectricity Power generation Space heating Water heating Power system reliability Fuels Combustion Batteries Energy efficiency Costs
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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