Design and fabrication of portable power generator using thermoelectric module and food waste heat energy

In the twenty-first century, one of the most important responsibilities is finding a solution to the non-renewable energy issue. The standard methodology for producing electricity is trying to convert thermal energy into mechanical energy and then electrical energy. In recent years, environmental challenges such as pollution, global warming, and other factors have become a limiting factor for non-renewable energy resources, necessitating substantial research and creative technologies to generate electric power and fuel. Due to the numerous benefits, Thermoelectric power generators and Biogas have emerged as promising new green technologies. This Biogas powered Thermal energy is instantly converted into Electrical energy by the Thermoelectric Power Generator. So, the number of moving and rotating parts has been reduced. As a result, no emissions were produced, allowing us to trust this green technology. In this research the biogas is produced by the fermentation process of organic materials, then this biogas is used as fuel to power the burner. The waste heat produced while cooking is recovered by the thermoelectric generator and electricity is generated. This research provides a background on the fundamental concepts of thermoelectric power generation and Biogas Production and a review and discussion of the results produced by the thermoelectric module, power production technology, and their crucial and relevant applications to waste-heat recovery.