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Low power thermoelectric generator
Lokaj, Jakub ; Pospíšil, Jiří (referee) ; Brázdil, Marian (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with the description the physical nature of the conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy and construction of thermoelectric generator. The work is divided into a theoretical part, practical part includes the design and experimental measurement constructed device and final assessment of thesis. The theoretical part describes the thermoelectric phenomena, properties of materials used for the manufacture of thermocouple, construction and electrical parameters of thermoelectric modules and applications of thermoelectric generators including a description of parts of which help to complete overall device. The practical part includes the design and construction of low power thermoelectric generator and experimental measurement connected device with the calculation comparing the predicted performance. In conclusion, besides to assessment thesis also outlines suggestions for further improvements the device.
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MEMS Thermoelectric Generator for Aerospace Applications
Janák, Luděk ; Opluštil, Vladimír (referee) ; Hadaš, Zdeněk (advisor)
Tato diplomová práce se zabývá vývojem autonomního zdroje elektrické energie založeného na MEMS termoelektrickém generátoru. Uvažovaný generátor bude následně použit pro napájení autonomní senzorické jednotky pro letecké aplikace. Systémový pohled na autonomní senzorickou jednotku zahrnuje senzor se zpracováním a přenosem dat, energy harvester (termoelektrický generátor), power management, akumulační prvek a autodiagnostiku. Všechny výše uvedené komponenty jsou v práci podrobně popsány. V úvodu práce je provedena široká rešerše existujících termoelektrických generátorů pro letecké aplikace. Následně jsou popsány základní teoretické poznatky z oblasti DC/DC měničů pro energy harvesting. Zvláštní pozornost je věnována metodám MPPT (Maximum Power Point Tracking). Jako základ pro vývoj napájení autonomní senzorické jednotky bylo provedeno množství simulací za pomoci nástroje MATLAB/Simulink Simscape. Pro identifikaci prametrů modelu posloužilo měření na speciálním přípravku. Praktická implementace teoreticky popsaných problémů je provedena na k tomuto účelu navrženém technologickém demonstrátoru. Závěrem je zhodnocena reálná využitelnost navržené technologie pro finální aplikaci v leteckém průmyslu.
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Possibilities of waste heat recovery from internal combustion engines
Křivák, Petr ; Pospíšil, Jiří (referee) ; Brázdil, Marian (advisor)
Increasing demands for vehicular traffic to reduce the environmental impact and consumption of fossil fuels, led an effort to increase the efficiency of the combustion process and the car as a whole. One way to achieve this is to use the waste heat of the combustion process, especially waste heat of exhaust gases. This heat can be converted into electrical energy. Consumption of electricity in modern cars is increasing. The presented work deals with the possibilities, how to using waste heat of exhaustgases from internal combustion engine. Focused on application of producing electricity. The paper analyzed the current state of car traffic, and then provides an overview of possible technological solutions using waste heat of exhaust gases. The main part is devoted to thermoelectric generators, their construction and possible design. In conclusion is made the energy balance with use thermoelectric generator.
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Evaluation of the power output characteristics of the small-scale thermoelectric generator
Kluzová, Ivana ; Pospíšil, Jiří (referee) ; Brázdil, Marian (advisor)
This bachelor thesis deals with thermoelectric generators and their applications. The introduction is a list of the most used thermoelectric modules in each applications of generators. A description of individual applications thermoelectric generators, divided by different methods of obtaining the heat, followed by their comparison. In conclusion there is a description of the measurement and evaluation of power parameters of thermoelectric modules and thermoelectric generator tested at the Energy Institute BUT.
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Thermoregulatory generator for a small combustion boiler
Kováč, Samuel ; Babička Fialová, Dominika (referee) ; Jecha, David (advisor)
With increasing requirements for the full use of the heat that is produced, the effort to use waste heat is also increasing. One of the possibilities for such heat is the direct conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy. A device called a thermoelectric generator (TEG) is used for this purpose. Nowadays, it is in the constant development part of their existence. The limiting active substance is the known thermoelectric materials. Nevertheless, this technology finds its use in practice. This work is characterized by the basic principles of thermoelectric conversion, the materials discovered so far and their efficiency, and lastly the TEG patients in a lump wood gas boiler. The main idea of the project, which is ongoing in cooperation between BUT and Ecoscroll, is the development of a small combustion device, a household boiler for wood fuel with manual attachment, which would meet the emission parameters of the Ecodesign Directive 2009/125/EC, can function independently of the connection to the electricity network.
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Thermoelectric properties of alkali activated aluminosilicates
Filipská, Kristýna ; Fiala,, Lukáš (referee) ; Zmeškal, Oldřich (advisor)
This work focuses on the potential usage of alkali-activated aluminosilicates (AAA) in relation to energy harvesting. It sets a goal of familiarizing the reader with thermoelectrical conversion itself and its existence within those materials. Based on this knowledge, the measurement of thermoelectrical voltage has been conducted in chosen mixtures of AAA; more specifically a slag geopolymer with carbon black admixture, a slag geopolymer with graphite powder admixture and a metashale geopolymer with graphite powder admixture. This experiment was executed by repeated heating of the surface area of the sample on one side using a resistor, while the other side was kept at reference temperature. The response in the form of voltage generated in the sample as well as on the electrodes was recorded. The measured values were then used to calculate the Seebeck coefficient. The best response was provided by a slag geopolymer sample with carbon black admixture at 4 % concentration (|| = 1904 V/K). The second goal was to measure thermal properties of those samples, specifically the specific heat capacity, the thermal conductivity coefficient and thermal diffusivity. This goal has been reached by capturing the samples with a thermal camera while heating them on a hot-plate. The highest values of specific heat capacity and the thermal conductivity coefficient were provided by a sample of metashale geopolymer with graphite powder admixture at 8 % concentration (c = 2086 J/kg/K; = 1,815 W/m/K). Thermal diffusivity proved to be almost identical in all samples, 610-7 m2/s on average. Based on the results, we conclude that the thermoelectrical conversion in these materials is not enough to be significant in bigger scale energy harvesting yet. However, we also believe that it’s possible to reach better results with further research.
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Low Energy Solid-State Converters for Energy Harvesting
Znbill, Laila ; Husák, Miroslav (referee) ; Salyk, Ota (referee) ; Boušek, Jaroslav (advisor)
Disertační práce je zaměřena na nízkoenergetické konvertory pro zpracování energie. Pro fotovoltaické generátory pracující při nízké úrovní osvětlení byly navrženy konvertory založené na konfiguraci single cell. Pomocí levných výrobních procesů a dostupných materiálů byl navržen a vyroben jednoduchý a spolehlivý termogenerátor. Výrobní postupy využívaly plazmatické aktivace povrchu pomocí výboje s dielektrickou bariérou a modifikované metody depozice PEDOT. Byly navrženy jednoduché a spolehlivé DC/DC měniče pro nízkonapěťové aplikace jako termoelektrické generátory a fotovoltaické články v konfiguraci single cell. Měniče pracují od napětí několika desítek mV a výstupní napětí může být na úrovni několika voltů. Účinnost se blíží 50% a náklady na materiál a výrobu jsou ve srovnání s použitím běžně dostupných integrovaných obvodů pro Energy Harvesting výrazně nižší. Pro řídicí obvody byly použity bipolární tranzistory, které v režimu velmi malých proudů mohou mít napájecí napětí od 0,5 V. Byla ověřena možnost výroby integrovaných obvodů s extrémně nízkým provozním napětím. Tranzistory FET zde pracují v podprahovém režimu a v režimu Bulk-driven.
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Cooker With Thermoelectric Charging
Trchalík, Mirek ; Paluřík, Michal
Our project deals with the development and production of ecological cooker, that, in additionto heating food or water, will also be used to produce elektricity for recharging batteries. Theproduct is intended for those who often camp, fish or stay in nature outside civilization for a longtime. The cooker can be used as a heat source, also in the preparation of meals, in addition to theproduction of electricity after recharging the batteries and powering various electrical devices viaUSB ports.
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