Generating Green Energy Using the Seebeck-Effect: A Study for the Benefit of Society

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Generating Green Energy Using the Seebeck-Effect: A Study for the Benefit of Society

by Aurelyn Reyes

Activities, tests, and recitations represent many challenges to a college student’s adventure. Those specific activities are a way of preparing the learner for the success that they all desire. Aside from the previously mentioned schoolwork and activities, thesis or research paper writing is one of the most challenging tasks, particularly for students in their final year in college. A thesis is a lengthy study paper often used as a university degree’s last project.

Fig. 1, Solar parabolic dish components, Generating Green Energy Using the Seebeck-Effect

Fig. 2, Thermoelectric (TEG) Core, Generating Green Energy Using the Seebeck-Effect Along with the thesis writing, the Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics Engineering and other degrees in the College of Engineering include the creation of a prototype, primarily the output of the thesis. With the design of the thesis and its prototype, the most important thing worth remembering is that the researchers should apply all their knowledge to their program. The thesis title of the former mechatronics engineering student who is now an instructor in the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, Engr. Reggiel Clint L. Valdez, is “Generating Green Energy Using Seebeck-Effect.” Their research and his groupmates aim to find a clean, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative energy source. With this, the researchers came up with the idea of using thermoelectric generators to make their project feasible. They aim to utilize thermoelectric generators as their power source, but to perform the task correctly, they must be exposed to two different temperature.

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Fig. 3, Electrical System Schematic Diagram, Generating Green Energy Using the Seebeck-Effect

Fig. 4, Front view of sensor of the device, Generating Green Energy Using the Seebeck-Effect A solar parabolic dish is used as a heat source on the hot side of thermoelectric generators. In contrast, on the cold side, a heat sink is employed to keep the temperature of the thermoelectric generators lower than on the other side. Moreover, the researchers ensured the user’s convenience, and so they made the solar parabolic dish automated. Mr. Valdez and his groupmates’ thesis was successfully defended after 206 days of thorough consideration of all their expertise in the mechanical, electrical, and electronics fields.

In conclusion, a point to remember during thesis writing and prototype creation is that the process is not simple, but if you stay focused on your goals and allow others to assist you during those times, you may succeed. As long as your goals are feasible, you can make them happen.