UNIVERSITI TEKNIKAL MALAYSIA MELAKA

FAKULTI KEJURUTERAAN ELEKTRIK

PROJECT PROPOSAL

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT / INTEGRATED DESIGN PROJECT

(IDP)
BEKB 3673

A. Student’s Details

Student’s Student’s
No. Student’s Name (Leader at first row)
Matrix No. Signature
Wan Ahmad Ikhwannaufal bin Talib
1. B01161
2. Mohammad Faisal Bin Mat Sulaiman B01161

3. Mohd Akmal Azri bin Azizan B011610050

4. Muhammad Rahmat Bin Fakarudin B01161

5. Kamarul Shazry bin Kamaludin B01161

Session /
2 0 1 8 / 2 0 1 9 Group No. :
Semester :

B. Project Information

Project Title: Thermoelectric Generator: Portable Lamp with USB Port

Supervisor Name: DR. MOHD HENDRA BIN HAIRI

Submission date:
 Executive Summary

1. Introduction

Thermoelectric power generator is a class of solid-state devices that either convert heat
directly into electricity or transform electrical energy into thermal power for heating or
cooling. Such devices are based on thermoelectric effects involving interactions between
the flow of heat and of electricity through solid bodies. Thermoelectric power generators
vary in geometry, depending on the type of heat source and heat sink, the power
requirement, and the intended use. For example, during World War II, some thermoelectric
generators were used to power portable communications transmitters. Substantial
improvements were made in semiconductor materials and in electrical contacts between
1955 and 1965 that expanded the practical range of application. In practice, many units
require a power conditioner to convert the generator output to a usable voltage. So, we have
done some survey what the problem that occurs when there no have electricity. Based on
the survey result many of them need a light when they in the dark. So, we have decided
that our team will do a project that we have given a name portable lamp with USB port
where this project will use a thermal input power that can be converted directly to electrical
power for lighting, operating electrical equipment, and other work.
2. Problem Statement
The difficulty of finding the source of electricity when doing outdoor activities and
during blackout is the factor to design a device for backup electrical supply for lighting and
phone charger or other usage. When the source of electricity is scarce, usually during this
situation only rely on power banks as a source of electricity. By some estimation, the
electricity usage will last in three times. Thus, the usage of power banks is not a very
effective device where there is a device that can generate electricity by using natural
resources. In this case, the generating system must be portable so it can used and bring it
anywhere they prefer. The project will study on the potential of Peltier in generating
electricity using natural resources when doing outdoor activities and blackout.