Thermoelectric Power Generation Device

摘要

The invention relates to a thermoelectric-based power generation system designed to be clamped onto the outer wall of a steam pipe or other heating pipe. The system can include a number of assemblies mounted on the sides of a pipe. Each assembly can include a hot block, an array of thermoelectric modules, and a cold block system. The hot block can create a thermal channel to the hot plates of the modules. The cold block can include a heat pipe onto which fins are attached.

主权项

1. An apparatus for thermoelectrically generating power from a heat source, the apparatus comprising:
a first layer comprising a first heat transfer element, wherein a first surface of the first heat transfer element is configured to conform to at least a portion of the outer surface of the heat source; a second layer comprising at least one thermoelectric module, wherein the thermoelectric module generates an electrical signal in response to a temperature difference over the thickness of the at least one thermoelectric module; and a third layer comprising a second heat transfer element, wherein the second heat transfer element comprises a mounting block and a heat exchanging element, and wherein the heat exchanging element is configured to exchange heat between the second heat transfer element and the surrounding atmosphere.