Making Thermoenergy, laptop powering

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NathanielZhu

Joined Dec 5, 2011
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I'm trying to make a thermoelectric generator(TEC Modules) that can power my laptop.

How could I convert a 12 volt TEC module so that I can perhaps connect it to a battery, strip an extension cord, and plug in my AC Adapter into it?

The battery pack requires 100v - 240v to work properly. Does that mean I have to make the 12v generated from the module 100 volts for this to work?
 

wayneh

Joined Sep 9, 2010
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You have more problems than that to solve.

Your laptop probably needs 90W or so at ~19V?

The TEC you would need to provide 90W - at any voltage - is impractically huge.

You might enjoy this project and this demonstration. It'll give you an idea of what you are facing.

This technology is only about 5% efficient at best, so for 90W of laptop power you'll need about 2kW of waste heat flowing from hot to cold.
 
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