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The Thermal Energy Team has completed their testing and data analysis for the different material and fluid combinations. Steel & coolant had the highest power output and will be used to fabricate the final body-powered flashlight. Aluminum, steel, and polystyrene (a type of plastic) were tested with air, water, and radiator coolant. These materials and fluids have the following properties …
The Thermal Energy project group’s mission is to convert heat into electricity. The heart of this concept is having a temperature difference and using thermoelectric generators. Engineers have previously developed travel mugs that can charge a phone and built flashlights that are powered from the heat of a hand. The Thermal Energy Project is moving forward to build the body-powered …
