The goal of this project was to develop a thermoelectric scavenging device for use on a Pratt and Whitney gas turbine engine during static testing. Design requirements include an overall system size of less than 3"x3"x3" and the ability to produce a steady 10V at 300 mA. This project extended previous efforts by a WPI MQP group. Modifications were made to many of the original components to further the goal of creating a more robust assembly. Computer models were created and examined in parallel with experimental results to select optimized configurations and operating conditions. The device successfully converts thermal energy into electricity but at a lower power levels than required by Pratt and Whitney. Suggested solutions are provided to overcome the lack of adequate power generation.

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Creator

• Sullivan, Jonathan L.
• Miller, Joseph T.
• Ng, Austin Lee
• Simpson, Kile L.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-040510-094844

Advisor

• Olinger, David J.
• Evans, Simon

Year

• 2010

Sponsor

• Pratt and Whitney

Date created

• 2010-04-05

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Aerospace Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2021-01-08