TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
This section gives the technical specifications for the Model P-5100 Thermoelectric generator.
3.1
OVERVIEW
The Model P-5100 Thermoelectric Generator (TEG) converts heat directly into electricity with
no moving parts. It is a reliable, low maintenance source of DC electrical power for any
application where regular utilities are unavailable or unreliable.
The Model P-5100 Thermoelectric Generator provides 127 Watts of electrical power from the
power unit at the beginning of life and at an ambient temperature of 20ºC. This power is
generated at a nominal 6 Volts, which can then be converted to other voltages using the
voltage converter. The converter is 83% efficient which provides 104 Watts of net electrical
power with a 12 Volt/24 Volt converter.
If the generator is to be operated at load conditions that force the output voltage to vary
significantly from 5.5 Volts, then less than the rated power will be available to the load.
3.2
OPTIONS
Mounting Stand
: The P-5100 can be conveniently mounted on any platform with four holes
spaced as shown in Figure 11. It is important to mount the TEG at a height sufficient to
prevent direct flooding or heavy snowfall from interfering with the flow of cooling air. A
mounting stand is available from GPT.
Cathodic Protection Interface (CP)
: The Cathodic Protection Interface option provides a
termination point of cathode and anode cables up to 9 mm (00 AWG) in size, a meter to
monitor the voltage and current of the CP circuit and an adjustable resistor to control the
output power.
Remote Start System (TEG Controller Board)
: The Remote Start option provides a
method of starting and stopping the TEG either locally or remotely, using on-board buttons,
SCADA signal interface or system measurements.
Optional VSR Terminal Block:
The optional VSR terminal block is an additional wiring
harness that provides the VSR and current measurement connection on a terminal block
inside the TEG Cabinet as opposed to directly connecting to the electronic circuit board.
NOTE:
Specifications shown are for standard configurations. Gentherm Global Power
Technologies’ Integrated Systems Engineering Department is available to
design installations meeting different specifications including custom
voltages, fuel supply systems and nonstandard operating temperatures.
