ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Gentherm Global Power Technologies
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual provides instructions for the operation and maintenance of the model P-5100
Thermoelectric generator.
1.1
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Correct operation and maintenance according to this manual is critical for proper equipment
function and safety. Keep the following in mind when using these instructions.
1.1.1
Warnings
Throughout this manual you will notice paragraphs preceded by the text Warning. It is
imperative that the advice in these paragraphs be adhered to, as failure to do so may result
in personal injury or death and possible damage to the equipment.
1.1.2
Cautions
Throughout this manual you will notice paragraphs preceded by the text Caution. It is
imperative that the advice in these paragraphs be adhered to, as failure to do so may result
in damage to the equipment.
1.1.3
Trained Operators
Personnel performing installation, operation, and maintenance work should be properly
trained in such functions.
1.2
TECHNICAL TERMS
An operator should be familiar with technical terminology. Terms of particular significance,
defined for the model P-5100, are as follows:
Thermoelectric Generator (TEG):
A device that produces electrical power through the
direct conversion of heat energy to electrical energy.
Power Unit (PU):
The hermetically sealed portion of the TEG that contains the
thermoelectric materials and cooling fins.
Rated Power:
Model P-5100 TEG produces 100 W when operating in an ambient
temperature of 20ºC (68ºF). With the fuel flow held constant TEGs operating in ambient
temperatures higher than 20ºC (68ºF) will see power output efficiency reduce, 0.4 W per ºC
(0.2 W per ºF) of temperature change up to a maximum ambient temperature of 55ºC
(130ºF). Conversely for temperatures lower than 20ºC (68ºF) power output efficiency will
increase by 0.4 W per ºC (0.2 W per ºF) of temperature change.
Set-up Power:
Power from the power unit for a specific ambient temperature. It is derived
from voltage across a precision load, also known as V
set
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