Development and performance evaluation of a self-sustaining electric generator with automatic control

Abstract

Energy plays an important role globally. Industrial growth, coupled with high system losses, has resulted in a major demand-supply imbalance resulting in an energy shortage with a devastating effect on the economies of countries. The pollution brought by the combusting energy source and the price-increasing-motion of fuel tends people to explore and use greener and cheaper alternatives. Combining solar sources with Thermoelectric Generators (TEGs), and Piezo-Electric Generators (PEGs), and the concept of using a prime mover and secondary mover of the electric generator, in which, the idea of a self-sustaining electric generator with an automatic control system has come to exist. The self-sustaining electric generator with an automatic control system is compact based on the positioning of the components. The system is acceptable for households used. The noise level of the project passed the Class 1 noise level standard of the Philippines stated in NPCC Memorandum Circular No. 002, Series of 1980, vibration level is concluded to be better with enclosure, and the temperature rise is of normal temperature. The generated power yielded an above-average efficiency. The produced mathematical model validated the Seebeck effect theory, showing the proportional relationship between electrical power and temperature difference.