Week 4 : FYP Briefing 1

Objective:

To attend briefing at TTL 1

Analysis/Discussion:

Today, I attend first fyp briefing at TTL hall handle by fyp committee. The FYP committee explained briefly about:

1.  FYP Handbook
2.  Project Development
3.  Progress Report (Log Book/ Blog)
4.  Final Report
5.  Attendance
6.  Assessment forms

Conclusion:

I have started doing my project's report followed as the format given.

Week 3 : Testing the thermoelectric Peltier module

Objective:

Testing the output Peltier module of thermoelectric in various temperature

Analysis/Discussion:

While waiting for delivery my order of Seebeck module, i have done testing on Peltier module

Figure 3: Testing the output of thermoelectric Peltier module

Below is result due to testing of the thermoelectric:

 

Figure 4: Result from the testing

Conclusion:

Peltier module is best to use for lower temperature difference.

 

Week 2 : Thermoelectric Generator

Objectives: 
To buy the main component for the project.

Analysis/Discussion:

The first component that need to have is the heart of the projects that is the thermoelectric. Today i have purchase Peltier module TEC1-12708 from electronic store in Kuala Lumpur and Seebeck module TEG2-07025HT-SS from http://tecteg.com.

Figure 1: TEG2-07025HT-SS from http://tecteg.com.

Figure 2: TEC1-12708 from electronic store in Kuala Lumpur

Below is table regarding to specification of Peltier module of thermoelectric generator.

 Table 1: Specification of Peltier module

Description of Seebeck module TEG2-07025HT-SS from http://tecteg.com.

"TEG2-07025HT-SS is a unique hybrid module. As long as a DT is applied to the module surfaces DC current will be generated. The module incorporates several unique engineered processes that allow it to withstand temperatures up to 190°C (374°F) hot side. The P and N elements incorporated in this module offer the greatest heat transfer capability in a 40 x 40 mm configuration, resulting in the highest potential power densities. The TEG2-07025HT-SS is ideally suited for liquid to liquid applications. It can be specified in both ceramic or Graphite covered. Graphite sheet offers exceptional thermal transfer ability, require no thermal grease and will not degrade over the life of the TEG module."

Conclusion:

Peltier module and Seebeck module is buying to make comparison the output between them

Reference: 

1. http://thermoelectric-generator.com/product/teg2-07025ht-ss-ceramics/ 
2. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wholesale-New-TEC1-12708-DC-12V-8A-120W-Thermoelectric-Cooler-Peltier-40-40-3-6MM-5pcs/423985575.html 

Week 1 : The Beginning of Final Year Project II Degree

Objectives: 

To begin the next semester of Final Year Project called stage as FYP II.

Analysis/Discussion:

The first week of second semester of final year project just started. All the listed components as had been managed in the previous proposal report was rechecked to aim to the right place for start searching process in making the prototype of the project. All available components for this project that already in market in this country are listed as below: 

1. Thermoelectric generator
2. DC-DC booster circuit
3. Heat sink
4. DC Brushless Fan

5. Heat compound

Conclusion:

All needed item for this project need to be prepared by end of week 3.

Week 14 : The Submission

Objective:

To finish and submit the proposal report and blog to the supervisor.
 

Analysis/Discussion:
This is the last week for me to finish up my proposal report and blog because this week is the submission date. The last day to submit is on Friday. This week I need finish up the small parts in the report. The sections left are the

• Abstract
• Table of Content
• Conclusion
• Formatting the report

Conclusion:

By Friday,19/12/2014, I should have submitted my proposal report and this blog. Though this maybe the end of FYP I course, but a much harder and difficult course of FYP II is waiting next semester. I should continue my research on the Thermoelectric Device Charger.

Week 13 : The Proposal Report Part II

Objective: 

Finalize the project proposal before the due date.

Analysis/Procedure:

This week I need to finalize my proposal report and the blog. The proposal report is almost 80% finished. But, this week I am a little bit busy with other reports I have only a little time to work on the proposal report. Fortunately, the proposal report is due next week.  

Conclusion:
The project proposal is finalize to complete.

Week 12 : Total Project Budget

Objective:
To estimate overall project budget

Analysis/Procedure:

All the components needed in this project are sold separately. I took the liberty to survey the price of each components available in electronic shops in Kuala Lumpur. Only the thermoelectric generator (TEG) that I buy from website http://espressomilkcooler.com/thermoelectric-teg-power-modules-under-200c/. After days of research, I have enlist the components and instrument. Below is the table of budget:

Table 1: Total estimation budget for this project

Conclusion:

The total budget of this project is quite expensive. In order to complete the project, the budget above is relevant. 

Reference:

1. http://espressomilkcooler.com/thermoelectric-teg-power-modules-under-200c/