Self-powered damper system

摘要

A system for operating a damper comprises a flue pipe assembly, and a damper movable between an open position and a closed position within the flue pipe assembly. At least one thermoelectric generator is coupled to a surface of the flue pipe assembly. Operation of the damper is achieved by the thermoelectric generator harvesting thermal energy from the flue pipe assembly and converting it into usable electrical energy for actuation of the damper.

主权项

1. A system for operating a damper, the system comprising:
a flue pipe assembly; a damper movable between an open position and a closed position within the flue pipe assembly; at least one thermoelectric generator coupled to a surface of the flue pipe assembly, wherein operation of the damper is achieved by the thermoelectric generator harvesting thermal energy from the flue pipe assembly and converting it into usable electrical energy for actuation of the damper; and a thermopile that is coupled to power a gas valve and also the damper, where the damper is selectively disconnected from the thermopile and remains self-sustaining while a pilot or main burner is active.