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4. Application example: stand-alone wood-fired stove with thermoelectric generator
The purpose of this section is to present a detailed application of thermoelectric generators.
4.1 Context
Around 1.2 billion people worldwide live without electricity. Their source of energy is the combustion of biomass, often in very rudimentary households and in deplorable sanitary conditions. A major challenge is to give them access to more sophisticated combustion systems for their basic needs (cooking, hot water and heating), as well as access to electricity so they can recharge their cell phones, an indispensable tool today.
The presence of electricity also makes it possible to add an extractor to the smoke exhaust systems of stoves, wood-burning stoves and boilers. The addition of an extractor improves the overall performance...
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