Thermoelectrical energy harvesting system: Modelling, simulation and implementation

This paper presents a thermoelectrical energy harvesting system SPICE simulation that is using thermoelectrical generators (TEGs). The authors propose an improved TEG thermoelectrical model that takes into account the parameter variations. A specialized boost DC-DC converter is used to store the har...

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Main Authors: Cernaianu, M. O., Cirstea, C., Gontean, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Batteries
Energy harvesting
Integrated circuit modeling
Maximum power point tracking
MPPT
Resistance heating
Resistors
SPICE
SPICE simulation
thermoelectric generator
thermoelectrical model
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Summary:This paper presents a thermoelectrical energy harvesting system SPICE simulation that is using thermoelectrical generators (TEGs). The authors propose an improved TEG thermoelectrical model that takes into account the parameter variations. A specialized boost DC-DC converter is used to store the harvested energy into a Li-Ion rechargeable battery. An autonomous maximum power point tracking (MPPT) system that is able to harvest the maximum energy delivered by the TEG is proposed and simulated.
DOI:10.1109/ISETC.2012.6408047