Thermoelectric power generation device

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-06-19
THE COOPER UNION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCI & ART
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[0014]In one embodiment of the invention, the method can further provide at least two thermoelectric power generation apparatus. The at least two thermoelectric power generation apparatus

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[0096]An example embodiment of the invention is described below. The example embodiment consists of a thermoelectric power generation system including a pair of assemblies. The two assemblies were identical except for the material and thickness used for the fins (specifically, 0.02 inch thick aluminum and 0.03 inch thick copper). Example parameter values assumed in the theoretical analysis are listed in the table in FIG. 9A. The table in FIG. 9B shows important derived quantities used in the thermal analysis. In this specific example, the thermoelectric module used was a Melcor Model HT4-12-40, constructed by Melcor Incorporated, of 1040 Spruce Street, Trenton, N.J. 08648.

[0097]The test bed used for testing the example thermoelectric power generation systems had a temperature of approximately 125° F. at an elevation of 6 feet above the floor in the summer and 115° F. in the winter. Preliminary data suggested that the test bed has a higher than average room temperature. The vortex st...

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The invention relates to a thermoelectric-based power generation system designed to be clamped onto the outer wall of a steam pipe or other heating pipe. The system can include a number of assemblies mounted on the sides of a pipe. Each assembly can include a hot block, an array of thermoelectric modules, and a cold block system. The hot block can create a thermal channel to the hot plates of the modules. The cold block can include a heat pipe onto which fins are attached.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to the field of thermoelectric power generation and more particularly to portable devices that can be releasably coupled to a steam pipe to provide electrical power to an instrument associated therewith.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Steam pipe systems, and other fluid piping systems, are often used for the heating of buildings and other structures. Monitoring the conditions within the pipes is of vital importance for the safe and efficient working of these systems. As such, it is necessary to incorporate flow and temperature meters into the pipe systems in order to monitor the working conditions of the pipes, and associated fluids, at important locations within the system.[0003]Modern steam meters require DC power. If available, standard AC power is easily converted to the required DC power. If not, a separate power line must be installed and maintained. To provide a suitable consistent power source, meters, and ...

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IPC IPC(8): H01L37/00
CPCH01L35/30Y10T29/53113H01L35/06F28D15/0275Y10T137/8158H10N10/813H10N19/00H10N10/13
Inventor DELL, ROBERTWEI, CHIH-SHINGSIDEBOTHAM, GEORGE
Owner THE COOPER UNION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCI & ART
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