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Variable Temperature Thermoelectric Power Generation for Wireless Sensors

Mr Charles Cauchy, President
Tellurex Corporation
United States
 
 
This presentation was given at Energy Harvesting & Storage USA 2009 on Nov 04, 2009.
 

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Presentation Summary

  • Small thermoelectric power generation systems can provide reliable power via harvesting in varying ambient conditions
  • Wireless sensors operate in both high and low temperature environments
  • Theory of operation and examples provided
  • High temperature (400 degrees Celsius), medium temperature (250 degrees Celsius) and ambient temperature thermoelectric materials are characterized

Speaker Biography (Charles J Cauchy)

Charles Cauchy is the founder, Vice Chairman and CTO of Tellurex Corporation. He has been directly involved in thermoelectric technology for over 25 years. Mr. Cauchy has been instrumental in advancing the art in thermoelectric semiconductors ushering in many practical applications in both cooling and power generation from consumer to automotive applications. His latest work involves the development of high conversion efficiency thermoelectric materials and fabrication technologies for direct heat to electrical energy conversion at elevated temperatures.

Company Profile (Tellurex Corp)

Tellurex Corporation is a global leader in thermoelectric materials, engineering and manufacturing. The company is integrated from laboratory through production line and from crystal growing to finished systems. Experienced systems engineering has allowed customers turnkey product development for 23 years. Current developmental programs via government agencies and in collaboration with universities are focused on advancement of thermoelectric power generation materials targeting heat harvesting.