Thermoelectric Generator TEG with candle

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Thermoelectric generators are devices that convert heat (temperature differences) directly into electrical energy, using a phenomenon called the "Seebeck effect" (or "thermoelectric effect"). In this model, a small candle to the bottom heats up the surface on top of it and heats on side of the TEG. The forced-air heatsink on the top cools the other side of the TEG. So only by one little candle the temperature difference creates electricity that allows the device to give electricity to the two fans that cool down the heatsink and to the two USBs at the bottom. This way the user can charge devices, use a torch or do something that needs electricity. In addition the model needs a power converter on the inside of the wooden base so to control and create a stable output voltage. The design is all made by me although I don't know how efficient this would be in real life. But the main idea is straightforward and theoretically looks like is working perfect! I am a student of University of Glasgow studying Beng Mechanical Engineering and I got this experience on TEGs with the course "Power Electronics 2" lectured by the Professor Andrew Knox at the Glasgow University. In case you liked my CAD and the renderings, let me know if you want me to make some designs and renderings for you :)