Implementation of microcontroller-based heat-to-power converter using Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) transducer arrays in an automobile system
Date of Publication
2010
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Ann E. Dulay
Defense Panel Chair
Roderick Yao Yap
Defense Panel Member
Oswald L. Sapang
Gerald P. Arada
Abstract/Summary
The Thermo-Electric Generator (TEG) is one of the modern devices that utilizes waste energy and turn it into usable, more practical energy.
The TEG modules in this project are to be used to harness heat of the primary muffler of a typical car. The hot side is attached to a copper plate while an aluminum heat sink is attached to the cold side. The electrical power harnessed will be fed to a set of circuitry that will regulate it and feed it to a charging circuit that charges a secondary battery. This secondary battery (aside from the car’s primary battery), will be used to power up: a portable DVD player, an mp3 player, and a mobile phone charger. Aside from this, the TEG also powers up the microcontroller that turns OFF the car’s external lights through a relay when the lights are left ON after the car has been turned OFF. The control circuit has an override feature which allows the user to stop the microcontroller from turning OFF the external lights if he extensionally left them ON.
Simulation was conducted before actual attachment to the automobile. Actual driving was also done to fully test the system. Data were gathered to test which parameters (speed, RPM, temperature) affects the output of the system. The factors affecting the performance of the system were also determined.
Moreover, the lifespan of the battery was investigated with and without the TEG charging the secondary battery.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU15877
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xxiv, 156, [205] leaves : col. ill.; 28 cm.
Keywords
Electric current converters; Waste heat; Heat recovery; Electric power production--Data processing
Recommended Citation
Deriquito, M. T., Mariano, D. R., Salcedo, B. S., & Zareno, L. B. (2010). Implementation of microcontroller-based heat-to-power converter using Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) transducer arrays in an automobile system. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/14686
