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| − | + | Being able to generate electricity by simple means anywhere where heat is available is a fascinating thought. The enormous potential of this technology is underlined simply by the fact that by harvesting additional electricity from waste heat it can significantly increase the efficiency of known technologies. | |
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| − | = TEGs in big engines and appliances = | + | TEGs are an interesting way to improve ICS performance. For example Aprovecho and Biolite have attached a TEG driven Fan to a rocket stove. The [http://www.vrac.iastate.edu/ethos/files/ethos2010/Saturday/Stoves,%20Electricity,%20and%20Heat%20Transfer/Side-Feed%20Fan%20Stove_MacCarty%20Cedar.pdf Side Feed Fan Stove] has shown significant results by reducing Fuel use by 42%, PM emission by 94%, and CO emissions by 91% compared to three-stone fire. |
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| + | == TEGs in big engines and appliances == | ||
A lot of research has been done to make this technology efficient. Together with the Fraunhofer Institut [http://www.sam-tetec.com SAM-Thermoelectric technologies] have developed a way to generate electricity at 30% efficiancy [http://www.sam-tetec.com/products/pdf/SAM-Productinformation.pdf (see product description PDF)]. A license has been purchased by the O-Flexx GmbH. They are now developing very promising ways to improve different technologies by converting waste heat into electricity. The SAM TEGs are beeing used to increase the efficiancy of solar systems, automotive engines, transport and more.. [http://www.o-flexx.com/Products-Solutions.21+M52087573ab0.0.html (see their products and solutions)]. These big appliances with the SAM Technology will be commercially launched by end of 2010.<br> | A lot of research has been done to make this technology efficient. Together with the Fraunhofer Institut [http://www.sam-tetec.com SAM-Thermoelectric technologies] have developed a way to generate electricity at 30% efficiancy [http://www.sam-tetec.com/products/pdf/SAM-Productinformation.pdf (see product description PDF)]. A license has been purchased by the O-Flexx GmbH. They are now developing very promising ways to improve different technologies by converting waste heat into electricity. The SAM TEGs are beeing used to increase the efficiancy of solar systems, automotive engines, transport and more.. [http://www.o-flexx.com/Products-Solutions.21+M52087573ab0.0.html (see their products and solutions)]. These big appliances with the SAM Technology will be commercially launched by end of 2010.<br> | ||
Revision as of 07:25, 24 May 2010
Being able to generate electricity by simple means anywhere where heat is available is a fascinating thought. The enormous potential of this technology is underlined simply by the fact that by harvesting additional electricity from waste heat it can significantly increase the efficiency of known technologies.
Uses of TEGs
TEGs in improved stoves
TEGs are an interesting way to improve ICS performance. For example Aprovecho and Biolite have attached a TEG driven Fan to a rocket stove. The Side Feed Fan Stove has shown significant results by reducing Fuel use by 42%, PM emission by 94%, and CO emissions by 91% compared to three-stone fire.
TEGs in big engines and appliances
A lot of research has been done to make this technology efficient. Together with the Fraunhofer Institut SAM-Thermoelectric technologies have developed a way to generate electricity at 30% efficiancy (see product description PDF). A license has been purchased by the O-Flexx GmbH. They are now developing very promising ways to improve different technologies by converting waste heat into electricity. The SAM TEGs are beeing used to increase the efficiancy of solar systems, automotive engines, transport and more.. (see their products and solutions). These big appliances with the SAM Technology will be commercially launched by end of 2010.
