Method of operating a thermoelectric generator
A method for operating a thermoelectric generator supplying a variable-load component includes commanding the variable-load component to operate at a first output and determining a first load current and a first load voltage to the variable-load component while operating at the commanded first output. The method also includes commanding the variable-load component to operate at a second output and determining a second load current and a second load voltage to the variable-load component while operating at the commanded second output. The method includes calculating a maximum power output of the thermoelectric generator from the determined first load current and voltage and the determined second load current and voltage, and commanding the variable-load component to operate at a third output. The commanded third output is configured to draw the calculated maximum power output from the thermoelectric generator.
- Research Organization:
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC26-04NT42278
- Assignee:
- GM Global Technology Operations LLC (Detroit, MI)
- Patent Number(s):
- 8,575,788
- Application Number:
- 13/029,523
- OSTI ID:
- 1107803
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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