A Design of Thermoelectric Generator For IM Smoked Fish Manufactory Using Waste Heat

The economic growth in the Philippines has strained the nation's electricity supply, leading to frequent blackouts, power interruptions, and limited access to electricity in some areas. To address this challenge, individuals are exploring alternative power generation strategies using natural resources. However, rapid development is impacting both the ecology and reliability of the electrical grid. Factors such as dependence on imported fuel, low income per capital, cost-reflective electricity, and inadequate energy infrastructure affect the country's power system development. Electriciuty is crucial for daily life, but some areas in the philippines experience frequent power outrages, high electricity bills, or a lack of access to electricity. Thermoelectric power generation, a renewable energy source, can provide electric power through temperature diferences. This study provided an alternative source of electricity to the IM Smoked Fish Manufactory in Lucena City, which sometimes experiences blackouts and suffers from high electricity bills. The researchersdeveloped a thermoelectric generator using a Peltier module to convert waste heat into electrical energy. Testing revealed that the prototype effectively converted waste heat into electricity, with higher temperature differences producing higher voltage outputs. An evaluation of the prototype with manufacturing personnel revealed that it was effective and functional. Overall, the prototype has the potential to reduce electricity prices and environmental effects, demonstrating the feasibility of thermoelectric power generation in industrial applications.