This paper presents the prototype design, implementation and testing of a thermoelectric generator unusually applied to the fireplace stoves. The tested low-cost thermoelectric generator can be used as an alternative low source of electricity in areas with limited access to public electricity networks. Moreover, inclusion of a thermoelectric generator in the fireplace stove structure is novelty and interesting accessory in offer for customer. This study focuses on testing and determining the output values of voltage and current of the initial design using the natural and forces air cooling. The results are obtained by developed measuring device for that testing. The low-cost thermoelectric generator provided the power of 1.5 W at temperature difference 94°C using forced air cooling. Thus a thermoelectric generator prototype design is suitable for powering LED lighting and fans or recharging a mobile phone battery.

本文介绍了通常用于壁炉的热电发电机的原型设计，实现和测试。经过测试的低成本热电发电机可在公共电网接入受限的地区用作替代的低电量来源。而且，在壁炉结构中包括热电发电机是新颖和有趣的附件，可为客户提供。这项研究的重点是使用自然冷却和强制空气冷却来测试和确定初始设计的电压和电流输出值。通过开发用于该测试的测量设备可获得结果。低成本热电发电机通过强制空气冷却在94°C的温差下提供1.5 W的功率。