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quote:Originally posted by Jnadke
It's nothing new, a thermoelectric generator... thermometers use the same concept.
The question is... what is its efficiency?
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Hi Jnadke,
Yes of course you're quite right, the thermoelectric effect has been known and utilized for quite some time.
Here's the closest thing I can find to an efficiency rating :
As an example, a generator that gets 3 litres per minute (0.8GPM) of 75°C (167°F) hot water, gives about 50 Watts when also supplied with the same flow of cold water used for cooling.
Here's a link to a FAQ page from the company which makes the Thermator :
http://www.varmaraf.is/english/produ...thermatort.htm
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