Electricity can flow in a closed circuit and produce various effects. It produces light by powering light bulbs in a circuit. It produces heat by flowing through a toaster's coils to toast bread. It produces sound by being transformed into sound waves in a radio. Electricity can also produce magnetic effects when passed through a coiled wire to create an electromagnet.
TEG to supply low power electronics.
Waste heat conversion to useful energy
Variety of application field.
Development in future will lead to interesting application
boosting energy of solar panel using heat pipesIJCMESJOURNAL
A novel micro heat pipe array was used in solar panel cooling system, both under air-cooled and water cooled mediums, under natural convection. As compared with a ordinary solar panel (without heat pipe arrangement). The result had considerable variation in the efficiency of the energy output, it improved with the help of heat pipe installation. Therefore using a heat pipe gradually improved the efficiency by reducing the heat by cooling the system.
Battery charging using thermoelectric generation module in automobileseSAT Journals
Abstract
The idea of this project is to utilise the waste heat energy being generated in automobiles. It involves the trapping of heat energy being generated from the heat source in vehicles and convert to electrical energy which can be used for many appliances. The heat energy and the temperature from the heat source is being sensed by the thermocouple and is converted to electrical energy by a device called Thermoelectric Generator which works on Seebeck effect. The electric potential produced in thermoelectric generator is boosted by the boost converter thereby increasing the magnitude of voltage, required for charging battery. Further, the battery is connected to run the auxiliary appliances in the system.
Keywords: Thermocouple; Thermoelectric Generator; Seebeck effect, Boost converter
Q: What is photovoltaics (solar electricity) or "PV"?
A: What do we mean by photovoltaics? The word itself helps to explain how photovoltaic (PV) or solar
electric technologies work. First used in about 1890, the word has two parts: photo, a stem derived from
the Greek phos, which means light, and volt, a measurement unit named for Alessandro Volta
(1745-1827), a pioneer in the study of electricity. So, photovoltaics could literally be translated as
light-electricity. And that's just what photovoltaic materials and devices do; they convert light energy to
electricity, as Edmond Becquerel and others discovered in the 18th Century.
Q: How can we get electricity from the sun?
A: When certain semiconducting materials, such as certain kinds of silicon, are exposed to sunlight, they
release small amounts of electricity. This process is known as the photoelectric effect. The photoelectric
effect refers to the emission, or ejection, of electrons from the surface of a metal in response to light. It
is the basic physical process in which a solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) cell converts sunlight to
electricity.
Sunlight is made up of photons, or particles of solar energy. Photons contain various amounts of energy,
corresponding to the different wavelengths of the solar spectrum. When photons strike a PV cell, they
may be reflected or absorbed, or they may pass right through. Only the absorbed photons generate
electricity. When this happens, the energy of the photon is transferred to an electron in an atom of the
PV cell (which is actually a semiconductor).
With its newfound energy, the electron escapes from its normal position in an atom of the
semiconductor material and becomes part of the current in an electrical circuit. By leaving its position,
the electron causes a hole to form. Special electrical properties of the PV cell—a built-in electric
field—provide the voltage needed to drive the current through an external load (such as a light bulb).
Q: What are the components of a photovoltaic (PV) system?
A: A PV system is made up of different components. These include PV modules (groups of PV cells),
which are commonly called PV panels; one or more batteries; a charge regulator or controller for a
stand-alone system; an inverter for a utility-grid-connected system and when alternating current (ac)
rather than direct current (dc) is required; wiring; and mounting hardware or a framework.
Q: How long do photovoltaic (PV) systems last?
A: A PV system that is designed, installed, and maintained well will operate for more than 20 years. The
basic PV module (interconnected, enclosed panel of PV cells) has no moving parts and can last more than
30 years. The best way to ensure and extend the life and effectiveness of your PV system is by having it
installed and maintained properly. Experience has shown that most problems occur because of poor or
sloppy system installation.
this ppt discuss about how sound energy get converted into electrical energy using piezo electric material. In the bottom slides i gave just figures which are self explanatory.
TEG to supply low power electronics.
Waste heat conversion to useful energy
Variety of application field.
Development in future will lead to interesting application
boosting energy of solar panel using heat pipesIJCMESJOURNAL
A novel micro heat pipe array was used in solar panel cooling system, both under air-cooled and water cooled mediums, under natural convection. As compared with a ordinary solar panel (without heat pipe arrangement). The result had considerable variation in the efficiency of the energy output, it improved with the help of heat pipe installation. Therefore using a heat pipe gradually improved the efficiency by reducing the heat by cooling the system.
Battery charging using thermoelectric generation module in automobileseSAT Journals
Abstract
The idea of this project is to utilise the waste heat energy being generated in automobiles. It involves the trapping of heat energy being generated from the heat source in vehicles and convert to electrical energy which can be used for many appliances. The heat energy and the temperature from the heat source is being sensed by the thermocouple and is converted to electrical energy by a device called Thermoelectric Generator which works on Seebeck effect. The electric potential produced in thermoelectric generator is boosted by the boost converter thereby increasing the magnitude of voltage, required for charging battery. Further, the battery is connected to run the auxiliary appliances in the system.
Keywords: Thermocouple; Thermoelectric Generator; Seebeck effect, Boost converter
Q: What is photovoltaics (solar electricity) or "PV"?
A: What do we mean by photovoltaics? The word itself helps to explain how photovoltaic (PV) or solar
electric technologies work. First used in about 1890, the word has two parts: photo, a stem derived from
the Greek phos, which means light, and volt, a measurement unit named for Alessandro Volta
(1745-1827), a pioneer in the study of electricity. So, photovoltaics could literally be translated as
light-electricity. And that's just what photovoltaic materials and devices do; they convert light energy to
electricity, as Edmond Becquerel and others discovered in the 18th Century.
Q: How can we get electricity from the sun?
A: When certain semiconducting materials, such as certain kinds of silicon, are exposed to sunlight, they
release small amounts of electricity. This process is known as the photoelectric effect. The photoelectric
effect refers to the emission, or ejection, of electrons from the surface of a metal in response to light. It
is the basic physical process in which a solar electric or photovoltaic (PV) cell converts sunlight to
electricity.
Sunlight is made up of photons, or particles of solar energy. Photons contain various amounts of energy,
corresponding to the different wavelengths of the solar spectrum. When photons strike a PV cell, they
may be reflected or absorbed, or they may pass right through. Only the absorbed photons generate
electricity. When this happens, the energy of the photon is transferred to an electron in an atom of the
PV cell (which is actually a semiconductor).
With its newfound energy, the electron escapes from its normal position in an atom of the
semiconductor material and becomes part of the current in an electrical circuit. By leaving its position,
the electron causes a hole to form. Special electrical properties of the PV cell—a built-in electric
field—provide the voltage needed to drive the current through an external load (such as a light bulb).
Q: What are the components of a photovoltaic (PV) system?
A: A PV system is made up of different components. These include PV modules (groups of PV cells),
which are commonly called PV panels; one or more batteries; a charge regulator or controller for a
stand-alone system; an inverter for a utility-grid-connected system and when alternating current (ac)
rather than direct current (dc) is required; wiring; and mounting hardware or a framework.
Q: How long do photovoltaic (PV) systems last?
A: A PV system that is designed, installed, and maintained well will operate for more than 20 years. The
basic PV module (interconnected, enclosed panel of PV cells) has no moving parts and can last more than
30 years. The best way to ensure and extend the life and effectiveness of your PV system is by having it
installed and maintained properly. Experience has shown that most problems occur because of poor or
sloppy system installation.
this ppt discuss about how sound energy get converted into electrical energy using piezo electric material. In the bottom slides i gave just figures which are self explanatory.
Electromagnetism, electricity and digital electronics
5.8 c electrical_energy ppt
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3. Watch the circuit below. If electricity flows through the circuit, the bulbs light up. If electricity cannot flow through the circuit, the bulbs do not light up.
4. How was the electrical path or circuit opened? By removing one light bulb,the electric circuit was opened, and no light was produced.
5. And the “battery” was the source of the electrical energy, that caused the bulbs to light up.
7. Besides producing light, electricity can also produce “heat.” What is the source of electricity for the toaster to produce the “heat” that toasts the bread?
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21. 2. Which of the following transforms electrical energy to heat energy? A. B. C. D.
22. Correct Answer Choice: B. toaster Electric current flows into the toaster and passes through coils that heat up. These heated coils toast the bread. The toaster changes the electricity into heat. Hint:If you see a plug, you know it needs electricity. Do you like your bagel toasted?
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27. 3. One difference between an electromagnet and a bar magnet is that the magnetic field produced by an electromagnet can __ ? A. be made permanent B. be turned on and off C. have two north poles attract D. be made of materials such as wood
28. Correct Answer Choice: B. be turned on and off The magnetic field of an electromagnet is a result of the electric current in the wire. Since the electric current can be switched on and off, so can the electromagnet.
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33. 4. Which of the following examples below is an energy change that is needed to listen to a radio? A. electricity to sound B. electricity to light C. electricity to heat D. electricity to motion
34. Correct Answer Choice: A. electricity to sound When the radio is plugged in, electricity is changed into sound energy that travels from the speaker to your ears.
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38. In summary, electricity can flow in a circuit and can produce … -light -heat -sound -magnetic effects