Thermoelectric applications for energy harvesting in domestic applications and micro-production units. Part I: Thermoelectric concepts, domestic boilers and biomass stoves

This review aims to present a summary of the current state of art in applications incorporating thermoelectric generator (TEG) units. Description of components critical to TEG system analysis will be provided. Especially practical results available from testing of the experimental systems will be ad...

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Published in:Renewable & sustainable energy reviews 2018-12, Vol.98, p.519-544
Main Authors: Kütt, Lauri, Millar, John, Karttunen, Antti, Lehtonen, Matti, Karppinen, Maarit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomass stoves
Energy harvesting
Heating boilers
Power electronic converters
Thermoelectrics
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Summary:This review aims to present a summary of the current state of art in applications incorporating thermoelectric generator (TEG) units. Description of components critical to TEG system analysis will be provided. Especially practical results available from testing of the experimental systems will be addressed. The review is split in 2 parts, with first part covering TEG fundamental operating principles and materials, the power electronic converters of the TEG loading system, with applications of domestic boilers and biomass stoves. Second part of the review will provide overview of the solar energy harvesting TEG applications.
ISSN:1364-0321
1879-0690
DOI:10.1016/j.rser.2017.03.051