The Thermoelectric Converter uses a series of semiconductor thermoelectric cells to convert thermal energy into electrical energy. The output from the cells drives a small electric motor.
Features
- Demonstrates that a temperature differential is essential for extracting usable energy
- Produces electrical energy from a temperature differential
- Produces a temperature differential with electrical energy
- 15 cm tall with 6 cm diameter fan
How It Works
The Thermoelectric Converter uses a series of semiconductor thermoelectric cells to convert thermal energy into electrical energy. The output from the cells drives a small electric motor.
Heat to Electrical Energy
Place one leg of the Thermoelectric Converter into cold water, the other into hot. The fan turns as the converter draws energy from the hot source (typically a 50°C temperature differential is required).
Electrical Energy to Heat
Pass a current (3 A DC at 5 V) through the Thermoelectric Converter. It acts as a heat pump. One leg becomes warmer while the other becomes cooler.
