Evaluation of the use of thermoelectric generators in rooms with excessive heat release

Abstract

Abstract The purpose of the work was to evaluate new methods and new technology for the manufacture of thermoelectric modules for use in rooms with excessive heat release. Investigation of heat release parameters for the possibility of converting them into electrical energy. A new design of the thermoelectric module with a new topological pattern is applied. The research of the parameters of new thermoelectric modules is carried out using the developed installation, with the help of which it was found that the efficiency of the new design is 16.5% higher than that of classical thermoelectric modules. At the same time, it was found that the cost of the new design is 8 times less than that of classical thermoelectric modules. The heat release of the equipment of the operating boiler house, located in the city of Irkutsk, was studied. In the course of research, it was revealed that the technological equipment intended for servicing four fuel oil boilers of the «DE 16-14 GM» type emits heat energy of about 100 kW, which can be converted into electrical energy with an efficiency of more than 30%. The studies have shown that there are innovative technologies, using which it is possible to convert heat losses in buildings with excessive heat release into electrical energy, thereby increasing the efficiency of the equipment used.