Thermoelectric power generation condenser

摘要

Use of the waste heat from a refrigeration system to power system components in a refrigerated display cabinet is disclosed. The condenser (20) of the refrigeration system has a number of thermoelectric generator modules (140) thermally connected to the pipes carrying the refrigerant. The temperature difference between the refrigerant and the ambient air cause the modules to output a current which is used by subsystems of a merchandiser.