Patent ID: 7273981
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: B60H,F02G,F25B,F28D,H01L,H02N

Abstract:
1. A thermoelectric power generation system comprising: a plurality of thermoelectric elements forming an assembly having a cooler side and a hotter side during operation, wherein a working media collects waste heat from the colder side of at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements, and wherein after collecting said waste heat, the working media is further heated and then dispenses at least a portion of its heat to said hotter side of at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements, thereby generating power with at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements, wherein at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements are configured to allow the working media to pass through them; and at least one electrical system that transfers said power from said assembly.