[Stoves] Gas lamp efficiency

[AJH]

On Fri, 22 Sep 2006 01:24:26 GMT, steve wrote:

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>As you say, the impedance match between a TEG and a white
>LED is lousy. However, the addition of some active
>electronics - a switching power supply, can convert Direct
>high current  into Direct high enough volts and sufficient
>current. The additional benefit of active circuits here is
>that they can be 90-95% efficient,
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>So, Pick a TEG.

I'm still open to suggestions, it strikes me a metal to metal one is
feasible for a 3kW(t) stove requiring a 3W(e) fan but for an efficient
device to provide some light and space heat then the semiconductor TEG
looks more appropriate.

AJH