28142 Rev 15 PROCESS DESCRIPTION
Gentherm Global Power Technologies Page 12
4 PROCESS DESCRIPTION
This section describes the function of the equipment, how the TEG generates power, and
available options.
The TEG generates electrical power directly from heat energy. The overall process is:
Provide fuel and air to the burner and ignite the mixture, generating heat.
Warm the hot end of a thermoelectric power unit using the available heat of
combustion.
Cool the cold end of the thermoelectric power unit using natural convection over
cooling fins.
Figure 2 – 5220 TEG General Assembly, shown with L/C
Generate electrical power from the temperature difference created across
thermoelectric materials housed within the power unit.
Condition the electrical power to be standard voltages; 12 or 24 volts.
Make the electrical power available to the load.
The main parts of the model 5220 TEG, with Limiter/Converter (L/C) attached, are shown in
Figure 2.
To Next Page
Loading...