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A Thesis
Presented to the Department of Electrical Engineering
Cebu Institute of Technology University
Cebu City, Philippines
In Partial Fulfillment
of the Requirements for the Degree
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
by
Abar, Gennady Jess T.
Abelgas, Jade D.
Adlawan, John Bernard M.
Antonio, Reymar Joseph R.
Asayas, Bernard T.
October 2014
Advisers Certification
_______________________
Erwin J. Salvador, PEE, MEEE
Adviser
Approval Sheet
This thesis entitled, THERMOELECTRIC PORTABLE CHARGER, prepared
and submitted by Gennady Jess T. Abar, John Bernard M. Adlawan, , Jade D.
Abelgas, Bernard T. Asayas, and Reymar Joseph R. Antonio in partial fulfillment
of the requirements for the degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering is hereby recommended for approval.
This thesis is approved in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Engr. Marvin A. Radaza, REE
Thesis Instructor
_______________________________
CHED Representative
Date: _____________
Abstract
The project design, thermoelectric portable charger, aims to innovate an
efficient, portable and easy-to-use type of charger that will be useful in
all
aspects of our daily lives, may that be in our homes, offices and/or outdoor
activities.
Today, nearly everyone uses microelectronics-based devices (smart
phones, mp3 players, GPS units, etc.) which consume less than 5 watts of
power. With the massive amount of email checking, texting, mobile gaming and
internet surfing everyone does, each of these devices requires frequent
recharging, thus, a reliable portable charger has become essential to avoid that
inevitable dead battery. Such electronic devices typically utilize a cable for
connecting the device to a power source, such as a wall outlet, a car charger, an
airplane charger, or a computer.
Whether you are traveling for business or pleasure, going camping or
simply out of the house all day, you will probably need something that is not too
heavy and has enough juice to power your electronic devices.
Thus, you do not need to worry in times when you are on the go.
Acknowledgment
With the success of this project study lays a few number of people, whom
we are grateful for and who deserves to be recognized and thanked.
Engr. Erwin J. Salvador, our research adviser, who screened our
numerous proposed projects, and who helped us choose the appropriate project
study for our group. He generously spent his time and effort mentoring us
whenever there are questions, problems and doubts we had encountered in the
pursuit of this research project.
Our parents, who supported us both financially and emotionally.
Our classmates and friends, who never fail to motivate and encourage us
to finish this project study.
And lastly, all praises to our Almighty God, who in His most powerful way,
kept us in the right track while doing our research projects, and has showered
and blessed us with the right people who partake in our endeavor.
Our heartfelt appreciation to the Lord, to our adviser, and to our ever
supportive family and friends. God bless us all.
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Table of Contents
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Abstract
Acknowledgment
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List of Tables
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List of Figures
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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION
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2.1 Theories
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5.1 Conclusion
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5.2 Recommendation
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
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List of Figures
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3.1 Figure 1 in Chapter 3
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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Present day consumers typically own several electronic devices
specifically designed for portability and use on-the-go, including mobile phone or
smart phone, a portable music player like an iPod or an MP3 player, a tablet, a
portable gaming unit, and the like.
Each of these devices requires frequent recharging. Such electronic
devices typically utilize a cable for connecting device to a power source, such as
a wall outlet, a car charger, an airplane charger, or a computer. Its difficult to
charge multiple devices at the same time. [3]
One solution to this problem is a need for a charger that can be used to
charge a variety of electronic devices, including but not limited to smart phones,
mobile phones, data tablets, music players, cameras, camcorders, Bluetooth
headsets and earpieces, GPS devices, and the like, either individually or
collectively in various combinations.
Additionally, there is a need for such charger that is portable and easy to
use in various conditions and locations to charge any electronic devices
simultaneously, including but not limited to in a house or office, a car or an
airplane.
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1.2 Problem Statement
1.3 Objective
The objective of the study is to use thermo-electric device as a source to
supply the power storage device that will charge the electronic devices such as
smart phones, cameras, tablets, PSPs, and other electronic devices or some
appliances that can be charged through the USB cable ports and can fit the
Voltage and Ampere limitations. The charging process can be done at the same
time in one or more devices for it has a variety of cables connected to the other
end of the USB cable.
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generally relates to thermal power chargers for electronic devices, and more
particularly relates to a portable charger capable of charging multiple electronic
devices simultaneously.
Due to our modern lifestyle this innovation helps our outdoor enthusiasts
on their problem in charging their gadgets, enjoying their outdoor activities while
updating or keeping up with their works and businesses.
1.5 Limitation
In this section, you will determine the limitations of the present invention.
of one side and heating of the other. These type of modules are low amp typically
in the 6 amp range and are designed for low temperature exposure of no more
than 100C to 110C hot side.
Seebeck effect - the effect created in this project through the temperature
differential across the module by moving the heat flux away as fast as it moves
through the module.
Cool Side In our recent project we are also using liquid on the cold side
perform significantly better than any other method of cooling and produce
significantly more net additional power than the pump consumes.
Charger - a device for charging storage batteries.
Conduit - is a tubing system used for protection and routing of electrical wiring.
Electrical conduit may be made of metal, plastic, fiber, or fired clay.
Electronic device - a device that accomplishes its purpose electronically; any
physical entity in an electronic system used to affect the electrons or their
associated fields in a manner consistent with the intended function of the
electronic system.
GPS (Global Positioning System) device - a radio system that uses signals
from satellites to tell you where you are and to give you directions to other
places.
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Chapter 2
THEORETICAL BACKGROUND
2.1 Theories
Thermoelectric power is the conversion of a temperature differential
directly into electrical power. It results primarily from two physical effects: the
Seebeck effect and Peltier effect.[8]
The Seebeck effect is named after Thomas J. Seebeck, who first
discovered the phenomenon in 1821. Seebeck noticed that when a loop
comprised of two dissimilar materials was heated on one side, an
electromagnetic field was created. He actually discovered the EM field directly
with a compass. He noted that the strength of the electromagnetic field, and
therefore, the voltage is proportional to the temperature difference between the
hot and cold sides of the material. The magnitude of the Seebeck coefficient (S)
varies with material and temperature of operation.
Solids have charge carriers that facilitate the flow of electrical power
The charge carriers come in two flavors negative electrons "n-type" and
positive "holes" that we use to keep track of mobile positive charge in "ptype" solids.
whom it was named. Peltier discovered that whenever a circuit of two dissimilar
materials passes current, heat is absorbed at one end of the junction and
released at the other. This is a linearly dependent and thermodynamically
reversible process, unlike Joule heating which is irreversible and quadratic in
nature mean. This process forms the basis for thermoelectric cooling and
temperature control, these are currently the widest applications of thermoelectric
devices.[6]
However, applying a temperature differential the reverse process occurs,
and current is caused to flow, thereby generating power.
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In another aspect, an adapter unit comprises multiple adapter interfaces
for connecting the charger unit or another electronic device to a power source,
such as a standard power outlet, a car charger port, an airplane charger port, ora
USB interface. In a preferred embodiment, the adapter unit provides an all-in-one
charger adapter in a compact, lightweight unit.
It may also have a squid connector for facilitating connection of one or
more electronic devices to the portable charger unit or another power source.
The squid connector comprises a USB connector adapted to engage a power
output port of the portable charger unit or any other device with a USB port;
multiple connector interfaces adaptable for various electronic devices; a retractor for extending the length of the cords of the squid connector; and a power
indicator for confirming the existence of a power current being supplied through
connector cables to the electronic devices to be charged.
An advantage of providing multiple connector cables - either attached to
and included with the charger unit, or attachable to respective power output
ports, or provided by a squid connector - is that several electronic devices can be
charged at the same time. Moreover, multiple connector interfaces can be
designed to attach to and accommodate various types of devices, including
smart phones, mobile phones, data tablets, music players, cameras, camcorders,
gaming units, e-books, Bluetooth headsets, GPS devices, and the like.
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In another aspect of the present invention, a portable charger unit for
simultaneously recharging a plurality of electronic devices, each having a
rechargeable internal battery, comprises a charger housing internally storing a
rechargeable battery, a power input port operatically connected to the internal
battery for recharging the internal battery when the charger unit is connected to
an external power source, and a plurality of power output ports operatically
connected to the internal battery for charging electronic devices connected to the
charger unit via the output ports. The charger unit recharges two or more
electronic devices simultaneously when they are all connected to the charger unit
via the output ports.
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II.
Pub. No.: 20140013128
Pub. Date: 09.01.2014
Title: Portable Power Bank Device with Projecting Function
Inventor: Wong John
As for current various portable electronic products such as smart phones
and tablet computers, due to more and more emphases on the fast and
humanization design applications, the products are designed with many high-end
processors and sensing elements. These elements consume lots of power
energy during operation, in which the power supplement becomes required
There are two types of charging currently for electronic products. One is to
use a transmission line connected directly to the electronic products to charge
the internal batteries thereof; another is to take the batteries out of the electronic
products first and then use a battery charger to charge the batteries. Both are
transforming the voltage of the mains into a specific voltage level by means of
the charger to charge the battery.
However, for an outdoor user, when the power of these electronic products
is exhausted, the charging power supply is not available anytime. Further, for the
closed system electronic products such as an iphone or an ipad, the batteries
cannot be taken out for charging, which is not convenient to charge using a
transmission line.
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Furthermore, for such portable electronic products such as smart phones
or tablet computers, equipped with a generally small screen, if many persons
want to check the contents on the screen at the same time, it appears to be too
crowded.
The invention of mini-projectors, or called micro projectors, could solve the
above problem. The currently available micro projector can be installed in the
smart phone or an independent micro projector can be connected to the smart
phone and then displays the images of the smart phone on the large external
screen.
However, such a smart phone or a micro projector suffers from high power
consumption and cannot operate for a long time. Boost converters or regulators
are used in many instances from providing small supplies where higher voltages
may be needed to much higher power requirements.
Often there are requirements for voltages higher than those provided by
the available power supply - voltages for RF power amplifiers within mobile
phones is just one example.
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Chapter 3
METHODOLOGY
3.1 Proposed Method
In this section, a flow chart is provided to determine the process on how to
achieve the objective of the present invention.
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3.2 Description of Experiment
3.2.1 Innovation
In this part, refining the invention will be the primary goal. Several aspects
are to be considered in order to attain the most desired outcome. Thermoelectric
generator is to be improved using simple yet appropriate enhancements and
most importantly is that for this project to meet its objectives.
3.2.2 Construction
After the data were gathered, different connection from electric generator
will be installed. These options are to be tested to justify which design will give a
better output and efficiency of voltage.
The electric generator is put into heat directly connected into power bank
to regulate the voltage before it goes to the electronic Device. This electric
generator will be protected by hard anodized Aluminum, and the wire will be
protected from the heat to ensure safety to the user.
3.2.3 Testing
This innovation is to be tested and evaluated. The options mentioned
above are to conclude what will be the best for the invention. This innovation will
also arrange how will be the improvements are to be installed in the system.
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3.2.4 Conclusion/Recommendation
It is to be recommended that the mentioned innovation will be thoroughly
conducted and evaluated in order to achieve the best output that will provide a
more efficient and capable heat to charge electronic devices.
In this project, the focus is more on the output voltage of the module that if
the higher the change in temperature, the higher will be the output voltage. It is
directly proportional to the heat absorbed in the hot side and heat dissipated in
the cold side. To regulate the voltage due to unstable heat temperature applied to
the module, we added a Pulse Frequency Modulator Booster to our project as to
get the minimum voltage of 0.9V up just to maintain an output voltage of 5V,
600mA with high conversion efficiency, maximum of 96%.
It is to be recommended that in this project, there are better
implementations such as using a larger heat sink which gives better output
voltage. One good solution is to address a proper cold side of the heat sink using
a water cooling technology to achieve maximum output efficiency.
3.2.5 Implementation
To construct a prototype of an efficient and versatile power saver
device that will help the user in terms of saving energy and make it
economical.
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Chapter 4
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS
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The main function of the module is that if the cold side has lower
temperature than the average temperature that it takes, the voltage it produces
will be higher. What was done in the project was to supply a 0.9 volt in the
booster to produce a 5 volts output, the area of the two heat sinks is the same,
having an insulator in the center of the two heat sinks to minimize the heat
transfer between them.
In the first test, using multimeter, we acquired voltage regulation was
acquired but not the exact voltage needed to charge an electronic gadget.
A thermoelectric module has been used and different designs were made,
but the best way or the best design was just the slanting and vertical coupled
position of the module.
A series of tests were used and its processes were evaluated, and the
objectives were accomplished by the researchers.
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Chapter 5
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Conclusion
After conducting all the trials, the proponents have concluded that the
design follows the objective of the project. The researchers tried to show that the
prototype will be able to provide the desired outcome. But there were some
points that the project has its limits and was unable to achieve the minor part of
the outcome.
As few may notice that the materials used are already available in the
market with less cost. This project will provide concise information attainable for
the student to develop, improve or innovate in any way possible. The researchers
have established the theories that can become a learning material for the
students that will evaluate the project.
Although there are some undeniable weak points that the study had,
sometimes the module does not charge completely the power bank, which
makes the charging of the device incomplete.
5.2 Recommendation
The project recommends extending its limits as a portable charger which
is provided for charging one or more electronic devices simultaneously from
rechargeable internal battery.
The prototype has been recommended to accommodate multiple
electronic devices; a portable charger unit combined with multiple connectors for
connecting to more than one electronic device as necessary.
The use of charging unit was recommended at least one power output
through a USB port, including a squid connector providing multiple connections
which is adaptable to a variety of electronic device.
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Book Sources
Hogan, Timothy P., Yang, & Funahashi, Ryogi
[17] Thermoelectric Power Generation: Volume 1044
Internet Sources
http://www.google.com/patents/US20130043827
[1]
http://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?
docId=US43476015&recNum=27&office=&queryString=FP%3A
%28%22power+saver
%22%29&prevFilter=&sortOption=Pub+Date+Desc&maxRec=165
[2]
http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/science/logic-circuit.html
[3]
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http://www.thepowerpot.com/how-thermoelectric-generators-work
[4]
https://safe1.britannica.com/registrations/signup.do?
partnerCode=EBOPTPCGIST_MDL_AUUSD
[5]
http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-the-peltier-effect.htm
[6]
http://www.transtutors.com/physics-homework-help/current-electricity/seebeckeffect.aspx
[7]
https://www.ferrotec.com/products/thermal/powerGen/
[8], [9], [10], [11] & [12]
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Appendix A
RESEARCH INSTRUMENT
Lead
Grinder
Thermoelectric Cables
Heat sink
Multi-tester
Thermal Grease
Metal Epoxy
Laptop
Joule Thief Booster/ Voltage Regulator
Appendix B
Time Table of Activities
Gantt chart
TASKS/JOBS
Construction
Testing
Data and
Results
Documents/Pap
ers
JULY
AUGUST
SEPT
OCTOBER
Acknowledgment:
Engr. Ildebrando P. Kurong
Lab Assistant, Basic Electronics Laboratory
CIT-U, Cebu City