involves the use of a thermoelectric (TE) module
in order to generate electricity to power the fan and give light. The air blowing through the stove
increases the air/fuel ratio to achieve a complete combustion.
In the first part, the paper presents the results from an experimental benchtest using commercial TE
modules (Bismuth Telluride). The evaluation of the conversion efficiency is allowed at various temperature ranges.
Then, the feasibility of adding commercial TE modules to the biomass cook stove prototype is investigated searching the best position of the modules.
Lastly, a TE power generator experimental set up is presented showing that a 6 watts ready to use
electrical production is possible with the biomass cook stove.