Propasal.docx

UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK

PROJECT PROPOSAL ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT / INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT (IDP) BEKB 3673

Student’s Details

A.

No.

1.

Student’s Name (Leader at first row)

Wan Ahmad Ikhwannaufal bin Talib

Student’s Matrix No.

B01161

2.

Mohammad Faisal Bin Mat Sulaiman

3.

Mohd Akmal Azri bin Azizan

4.

Muhammad Rahmat Bin Fakarudin

B01161

5.

Kamarul Shazry bin Kamaludin

B01161

Session / Semester :

2 0 1 8

/ 2 0 1 9

Student’s Signature

B01161 B011610050

Group No.

:

B.

Project Information

Project Title:

Thermoelectric Generator: Portable Lamp with USB Port

Supervisor Name:

DR. MOHD HENDRA BIN HAIRI

Submission date:

Executive Summary

1. Introduction Thermoelectric power generator is a class of solid-state devices that either convert heat directly into electricity or transform electrical energy into thermal power for heating or cooling. Such devices are based on thermoelectric effects involving interactions between the flow of heat and of electricity through solid bodies. Thermoelectric power generators vary in geometry, depending on the type of heat source and heat sink, the power requirement, and the intended use. For example, during World War II, some thermoelectric generators were used to power portable communications transmitters. Substantial improvements were made in semiconductor materials and in electrical contacts between 1955 and 1965 that expanded the practical range of application. In practice, many units require a power conditioner to convert the generator output to a usable voltage. So, we have done some survey what the problem that occurs when there no have electricity. Based on the survey result many of them need a light when they in the dark. So, we have decided that our team will do a project that we have given a name portable lamp with USB port where this project will use a thermal input power that can be converted directly to electrical power for lighting, operating electrical equipment, and other work.

2. Problem Statement The difficulty of finding the source of electricity when doing outdoor activities and during blackout is the factor to design a device for backup electrical supply for lighting and phone charger or other usage. When the source of electricity is scarce, usually during this situation only rely on power banks as a source of electricity. By some estimation, the electricity usage will last in three times. Thus, the usage of power banks is not a very effective device where there is a device that can generate electricity by using natural resources. In this case, the generating system must be portable so it can used and bring it anywhere they prefer. The project will study on the potential of Peltier in generating electricity using natural resources when doing outdoor activities and blackout.