TECHNOLOGY SUMMARY

The researchers developed a thermoelectric harvester (TEH) prototype, an autonomous energy generator for low power supplies. This thermoelectric harvester is a constant, compact, cheap, capable of providing the energy consumption of the wireless sensors for a long time as a replacement for battery use. The energy source is the gradient that always exists between the pipe and the ambient air temperature. This gradient is converted into electrical energy using a thermoelectric converter. Generators, based on THE, are environmentally friendly, use renewable energy, and do not include gases and / or moving parts. Thermal and electrical optimization was performed. Physical and mathematical models were developed. Simulations and measurements were conducted on various sites for a year.

AREA/MATURITY/AWARDS

Primary Application Area: Electronics, Sensors, Communications

Technology Development Status: Prototype

Technology Readiness Level: TRL 4

SHOWCASE SUMMARY

Organization Type: Academic/Gov Lab

Showcase Booth #: 43T

Website: http://www.ariel.ac.il/arielrnd

GOVT/EXTERNAL FUNDING SOURCES

External Funding to Date: $10,000 from Mekorot, Israel's water authority