Title :
Characterization of peltier cell for the use of waste heat of spas
Author :
Fernandes, Willian Rafael ; Tamus, Zoltan Adam ; Orosz, Tamas
Author_Institution :
Budapest Univ. of Technol. & Econ., Budapest, Hungary
Abstract :
This research shows an overview of geothermal power generation and common methods used to harness it. In this way, the semiconducting method with thermoelectric devices is proposed to generate electricity by the use of waste heat of spas. Nowadays thermoelectric power generation is not so common due to its implementing costs. On the other hand, many places have no conditions to generate geothermal power by using the common methods because of the low water temperature. Thus, semiconducting method can be another choice for these places. This research also shows economic availability for thermoelectric power generation.
Keywords :
geothermal power stations; power generation economics; thermoelectric devices; thermoelectricity; waste heat; economic availability; electricity generation; geothermal power generation; peltier cell characterization; semiconducting method; spa waste heat usage; thermoelectric devices; thermoelectric power generation; Educational institutions; Europe; Generators; Geothermal energy; Power generation; Resistance; Temperature measurement; Distributed power generation; Geothermal power generation; Thermoelectric generators; Thermoelectricity;
Conference_Titel :
Power and Electrical Engineering of Riga Technical University (RTUCON), 2014 55th International Scientific Conference on
Conference_Location :
Riga
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4799-7460-3
DOI :
10.1109/RTUCON.2014.6998212