Energy Harvesting using Thermoelectric Generator Applied to Food Stand

Authors

  • Bernadette Kate P. Audencial School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mapúa University, Intramuros 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Joseph Paul B. Gernale School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mapúa University, Intramuros 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Arvin T. Lazo School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mapúa University, Intramuros 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Catherine Mae M. Lorilla School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mapúa University, Intramuros 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Glenn V. Magwili School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mapúa University, Intramuros 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Ramon G. Garcia School of Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering, Mapúa University, Intramuros 658 Muralla St., Intramuros, Manila 1002, Philippines.
  • Rajendaran Vairavan School of Microelectronic Engineering, Universiti Malaysia Perlis, Pauh Putra Campus, 02600 Arau, Perlis, Malaysia.

Keywords:

Energy Harvesting, Thermoelectric Generator, Food Stand, Microcontroller, Renewable Energy,

Abstract

Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) are solid state device that works similar to solar panels. This study is done to design a system that will harness the thermal energy from the food stand and convert it into electrical energy to charge lithium-ion batteries and power up a 2 watt LED bulb. A microcontroller-based data logger is used to read and store the hot and cold temperature as well as the voltage and current produced by the TEGs in a SD card. The study proves that the installed TEG system does not affects the consumption of kerosene and ice. Furthermore, the study showed that there is a significant difference in the voltage produced when ambient temperature is used as the cold source of the TEGs when compared to the voltage produced when a cold source was used. Using a DC-DC step up boost converter, the produced voltage of the TEGs are step up to 5V which is needed to charge a Lithiumion battery with a capacity of 2200 mAh. Having an average current of 360mA, the charging time is 6 hours for the battery to be fully charge. Charged batteries can power up a 2 watt LED bulb which can last up to 10 hours of usage.

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Published

2018-03-08

How to Cite

Audencial, B. K. P., Gernale, J. P. B., Lazo, A. T., Lorilla, C. M. M., Magwili, G. V., Garcia, R. G., & Vairavan, R. (2018). Energy Harvesting using Thermoelectric Generator Applied to Food Stand. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 10(1-14), 53–57. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/3992

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Vol. 10 No. 1-14: Exploring Man-Machines Compliance in Sensors and Control Systems

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