THERMOELECTRIC POWER GENERATION SYSTEMS
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1. A thermoelectric power generation system comprising:
- a plurality of thermoelectric elements, wherein a working medium in thermal communication with at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements collects heat from the at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements, and wherein after collecting said heat, the working medium collects heat from a heat source and then dispenses at least a portion of its heat to at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements, thereby generating power; and
at least one electrical system that transfers the power from the plurality of thermoelectric elements.
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Abstract
Representative configurations for improved thermoelectric power generation systems to improve and increase thermal efficiency are disclosed.
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1. A thermoelectric power generation system comprising:
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a plurality of thermoelectric elements, wherein a working medium in thermal communication with at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements collects heat from the at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements, and wherein after collecting said heat, the working medium collects heat from a heat source and then dispenses at least a portion of its heat to at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements, thereby generating power; and
at least one electrical system that transfers the power from the plurality of thermoelectric elements. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of generating power with a thermoelectric power generation system, the method comprising:
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moving a working medium to be in thermal communication with a plurality of thermoelectric elements;
transferring heat into the working medium from the at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements;
adding further heat to the working medium;
dispensing heat from the working medium to at least some of the plurality of thermoelectric elements, thereby generating power. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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