Technical data

Conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy

Article no: P9510300

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Principle

This experiment shows that a thermogenerator can produce electric energy from thermal energy. The thermal tension of a thermogenerator depends on the temperature difference across the element.

Benefits

Experiment is part of a complete solution set with a total of 17 experiments for Renewable Energy Basics and Heat energy
Direct protection of the thermocouple against overheating due to fixed aluminum plates
Additional aluminum block for storage of heat energy

Tasks

Is it possible to generate electric energy with the help of only one finger?

To examine this question a thermocouple is used in this experiment. The thermocouple is made up of a so-called "Peltierelement"which is assembled between two thin plates made of aluminium. Observe what happens when the upper aluminium plate, is warmed up by a finger.

Learning objectives

Thermocouple
conversion of thermal energy into electrical energy

Scope of delivery

Thermal generator for student experiments	05770-00	1
Beaker, black	05904-01	1
Beakers, Boro, low form, various sizes	46055-00	1
PHYWE Digital multimeter, 600V AC/DC, 10A AC/DC, 20 MΩ, 200 µF, 20 kHz, −20°C…760°C	07122-00	1