ABSTRACT
In view of the fast depleting resources for power generation, search for alternate renewable energy resources and their reutilization has gained importance. Thermoelectric power generation, a concept based on Seebeck effect is the basic principle of this paper. The paper aims to conduct research in the domain of thermoelectric generation and come up with a unique model to effectively harness it. The paper comprises of the design and testing of a portable Thermoelectric Generator prototype under various conditions. The direct conversion of thermal energy into electricity and a wide range of thermal sources make the system highly reliable, user friendly and compact. The prototype thus designed gives a significant output even at low temperature differences, proving the feasibility of thermoelectric generation as a waste heat recovery system.
