Thesis Archive
Eneggry Generation Using Thermo-Electric Generator With Solar Concentrators, Liquid Cooling and Microcontroller Based Monitoring and Control (2011)
ESG 01-1011-08
Jorge Franklin C. Chua, Michelle Francine M. Cruz, Jin Beryle A. dela Cruz and Mari Ydette R. Maralit advised by Engr. Alan B. Landa
Abstract:
-The thesis aims to create an energy harnessing system using Thermo-electric Generators (TEGs) with enhancements of Fresnel lenses for the hot side and a liquid cooling system for the cold side. Each Fresnel lens concentrates heat on the hot side of the TEG to further increase the temperature; while the liquid cooling system is used to reduce the heat being transferred from the hot to the cold side in order to increase the temperature difference. This is essential due to the direct proportionality of the temperature difference to the voltage produced by the TEG. The TEGs are connected to a DC-DC converter with charge controller which is then connected to three 12V sealed lead acid batteries in parallel. Proper monitoring and control is employed to ensure synchronized system operation and maximum efficiency.
Correspondence:
Engr. Alan B. Landa
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