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 http://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Rotational-Ornament/ Food Living Outside Play Technology Workshop Thermoelectri c Rotational Ornament by Joohansson on March 22, 2014 Table of Contents Thermoelectric Rotational Ornament  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Intro: Thermoelectric Rotational Ornament  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Step 1: Materials and Tools  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 2: Construction (Plate)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Step 3: Construction (Base)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 4: Construction (candle hanger)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Step 5: Assemble (motor)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Step 6: Assemble (TEG module)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Step 7: Assemble ( rod and base plate )  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 8: Assemble (mot or, candle hange r and counter weight)  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Step 9: Final  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Related Instructables  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Advertisements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Comments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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    Thermoelectric Rotational Ornamentby Joohansson on March 22, 2014

    Table of Contents

    Thermoelectric Rotational Ornament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

    Intro: Thermoelectric Rotational Ornament . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

    Step 1: Materials and Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

    Step 2: Construction (Plate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

    Step 3: Construction (Base) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

    Step 4: Construction (candle hanger) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

    Step 5: Assemble (motor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

    Step 6: Assemble (TEG module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

    Step 7: Assemble (rod and base plate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

    Step 8: Assemble (motor, candle hanger and counter weight) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

    Step 9: Final . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

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    Author:Joohansson My SiteI like to design, construct and experiment with both old and new technology, especially when it includes mechatronics. I'm also devoted to photography,computers, programming and technology in general.

    Intro: Thermoelectric Rotational OrnamentBackground:

    This is another thermoelectric experiment/ornament where the whole construction (candle, hot side, module and cool side) is rotating and both heating and cooling itselfwith a perfect balance between module output power, motor torque & rpm, candle efficiency, heat transfer, cooling efficiency, air flow and friction. A lot of physics aregoing on here but with a very simple construction. I hope you enjoy this project!

    See videos for final result:Youtube Video 1Youtube Video 2Youtube Video 3

    Some other of my thermoelectric projects can be found here:

    Thermoelectric FanSmarthphone ChargerEmergency LED

    Concept:

    The heart of the construction, the thermoelectric module, is also called a peltier element and when you use it as a generator it's called seebeck effect. It has one hot sideand one cold. The module generates power to drive a motor which axis is attached to the base. Everything will turn and the air flow will cool the upper heat sink fasterthan the aluminium plate below. Higher temperature difference => increased output power => increased motor RPM => increased air flow => increased temperaturedifference but decreased candle power. As the candle also follows the rotation the heat will be less efficient with increased speed and this will balance the RPM to a niceslow rotation. It cannot go too fast to put out the fire itself and it can't stop until the candle runs out of fuel.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_effect

    Result:

    My original plan was to have stationary candles (see video) but I found this construction was both more advanced and fun. You could run this with stationary candles butit will require 4 of them if you don't use two modules or larger aluminium heat area.

    The speed is between 0.25 and 1 revolution per second. Not too slow and not too fast. It will never stop and the fire will burn until candle runs empty. The heat sink willbe quite hot over time. I used a high temperature TEG module for this and I cannot promise a cheaper TEC (peltier module) will make it. Please be aware if temperatureexceed the specification of the module it will be damaged! I don't know how to measure the temp but I cannot touch it with my fingers so I guess its somewhere between50-100C (on the cold side).

    Donations:High effect thermoelectric modules are expensive. If you would like to see more of those experiments in the future, please consider a small donation.Bitcoin address: 1BouwowuprgQrtUYgyzYnNvHyRYbLceqHg

    file:/member/Joohansson/file:/member/Joohansson/http://www.davit.sehttp://youtu.be/p8qiMj5lrCchttp://youtu.be/hP-uaspTF2Yhttp://youtu.be/2S4I5h4R8_Qhttp://www.instructables.com/id/Thermoelectric-Fan-Driven-by-a-Candle/http://www.instructables.com/id/Battery-Charger-Powered-by-Fire/http://www.instructables.com/id/Emergency-LED-powered-by-Fire/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_effect

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    Step 1: Materials and ToolsMaterials:

    Aluminium plate: 140x45x5mmPlastic rod: 60x8mm [from a venetian blind]Electric motor: Tamiya 76005 Solar Motor 02 (Mabuchi RF-500TB). [Ebay].Thermoelectric module (hight temp TEG): TEP1-1264-1.5 [from my other project, see below]Heat sink: Aluminium 42x42x30mm (single directional air channels) [from an old computer]2x Screws + 4 washers for motor: 10x2.5mm (not sure about threading)2x nails for heat sink attachment: 2x14mm (cut)2x springs for heat sink attachmentCounter weight: M10 bolt+2 nuts+2 washers+magnet for fine adjustmentThermal paste: KERATHERM KP92 (10 W/mK, 200C max temp) [conrad.com]Steel wire: 0.5mmWood (birch) (final base is 90x45x25mm)

    TEG spec:

    I bought the TEP1-1264-1.5 at http://termo-gen.com/Tested at 230C (hot side) and 50C (cold side) with:

    Uoc: 8.7VRi: 3?U (load): 4.2VI (load): 1.4AP (match): 5.9WHeat: 8.8W/cm2Size: 40x40mm

    Tools:

    Drills: 1.5, 2, 2.5, 6, 8 and 8.5mmHacksawFile (metal+wood)Wire brushSteel woolScrewdriverAbrasive paper(Soldering iron)

    Step 2: Construction (Plate)See drawings for all measurements.

    Draw on the aluminium plate or use a template.1.Use hacksaw to cut out the piece.2.Use file to fine adjust3.Drill two 2.5mm holes for motor (22mm between) plus 6mm hole for motor center4.Drill two 2mm holes where the nails will be (for heat sink attachment)5.Drill one 8.5mm hole for counter weight (will be threaded as M10)6.Finish the surfaces with wire brush and wool7.

    http://termo-gen.com/

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    Step 3: Construction (Base)I used a cut in half fire wood.

    Use file and abrasive paper before cutting it (easier to fixate)1.Drill a 8mm hole in the top center for the rod (20mm depth, not all the way through)2.Cut the piece at 90mm length3.Finish the surface4.Use oil or wood stain for nice surface color (I applied dark wood stain after all photographs for better look)5.

    Step 4: Construction (candle hanger)This is the most tricky part i guess. Maybe easier if you do this at the end when everything is finished and working. I used a thin wire to bend it by using just two pieces. Itwas difficult to photo all angles. This part will hold the candle beneath the thermoelectric module at a distance so the flame does not touch the aluminium plate.

    Bend two identical parts to fit the candle1.Glue the two parts together2.

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    Step 5: Assemble (motor)Use one washer at each side of the plate1.Make sure the screws are correct length (to long will damage the motor)2.Screw the motor3.

    The washers will separate the motor a little from the plate and make sure it doesn't get overheated later on.

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    Step 6: Assemble (TEG module)It's a critical part to use thermal paste in order to get a good heat transfer between the parts. I used high temperature (200C) thermal paste but it "might" work with regularCPU thermal paste. They can usually take between 100-150C.

    Make sure the surfaces of the plate, module and heat sink and clean from dirt (must be good contact)1.Apply thermal paste on the "hot side" of the module2.Attach module hot side to the plate3.Apply thermal paste on the "cold side" of module4.Attach heat sink on top of the module5.Attach springs to hold the heat sink steady (high pressure results in better heat transfer)6.

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    Step 7: Assemble (rod and base plate)Drill 1.5mm hole in the rod (3mm depth)1.Attach motor axis to the rod2.Attach rod to the base wood3.

    Step 8: Assemble (motor, candle hanger and counter weight)Attach module cables to the motor (soldering iron is good)1.Attach candle hanger to the same nails as the heat sink springs are attached to2.Place a candle in the hanger3.Mount counter weight and tilt the construction to make sure you have right balance4.

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    Step 9: FinalPlease be aware that the heat from the candle can damage your module if the specification has low max temp. Even the cold side will be pretty hot! Another step that youmight want to do is to prepare the heat sink with electrical tape and fill it with water. That make sure the cold side will never reach over 100C! My planB was to do this butI didn't need it.

    Lit the candle (detached)1.Place the candle2.Wait 10sec and maybe try to help it spin to get it started before the cold side gets overheated3.Enjoy!4.

    Main formula:Energy=Energy+fun

    Detailed formula:RPM=mF(tegP)-A*(RPM^2)

    RPM="motor revolutions per minute"mF()="motor characteristics formula"tegP="module power"A="air resistance + motor friction constant"

    tegP=mod(Tdiff)mod()="thermoelectric module characteristics formula"Tdiff="temp difference"

    Tdiff=sink(RPM)-fire(RPM)sink()="heat sink characteristics formula based on air velocity"fire()="candle fire efficiency formula based on air velocity"

    Finally:RPM=mF(mod(sink(RPM)-fire(RPM)))-A*(RPM^2)

    Alternative Solutions (Feel free to make suggestions):

    Two modules and heat sinks (symetrically) on each side of the motor for more power1.Connect the modules in parallel or in series with the motor (stronger vs. faster)

    Use stationary candles on the ground or fixed in the base2.I had to use 4 candles to get sufficient powerSee vid

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    Comments

    27 comments Add Comment

    FreeBaseBuzz says: Apr 3, 2014. 4:02 PM REPLYNice Instructable.

    Similar idea to mine, I used solar panels though, and no DC motor

    http://www.instructables.com/id/Solar-Spinner/

    Joohansson says: Apr 3, 2014. 11:02 PM REPLYNice project!

    askjerry says: Mar 28, 2014. 12:33 PM REPLYBrilliant! And by rotating, the cooling is more effective, so it generates more power. Very clever... very clever indeed!

    Two thumbs up!!

    armored bore says: Mar 28, 2014. 12:08 PM REPLYWitchcraft!

    robomaniac says: Mar 27, 2014. 8:06 PM REPLYThis is amazing! You should make sure your youtube video can be seen at the very top. Right now, you have to click "show all 6 items" to see that you haveyoutube video OR read the first paragrah. By placing one great picture, then the youtube video, this will prevent user to search/read or click "show all 6items"

    Joohansson says: Mar 27, 2014. 11:34 PM REPLYI guess it depend of what platform you are on, but I've change it as you said. Thanks.

    robomaniac says: Mar 28, 2014. 5:06 AM REPLYyes that works for me! Now, the number of views on your youtube video should go up!

    I saw that is what you normally do that in your other instructables. Keep up the great work!

    cchubb says: Mar 27, 2014. 11:11 AM REPLYMaybe build the candle hanger to hold the candle just ahead of the edge of the plate so that while it rotates the heat rises and hits the center of the aluminumplate. How far depends on RPM I guess, but then you wouldn't be outrunning the rising heat.

    Joohansson says: Mar 27, 2014. 1:00 PM REPLYYes that would probably increase the rpm a little bit. Much can be optimized here =)

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    protonguitar says: Mar 27, 2014. 2:06 PM REPLYJust put a guard around the flame to prevent loss of rising heat energy during rotation.

    protonguitar says: Mar 27, 2014. 2:04 PM REPLYCool project! You could probably boost its efficiency dramatically by enclosing the flame between the candle "tin" and the bottom of the peltierassembly....maybe a metallic cylinder (maintaining access to oxygen, of course).

    Shadetree Engineer says: Mar 27, 2014. 12:40 PM (removed by author or community request)

    Joohansson says: Mar 27, 2014. 1:09 PM REPLYThanks for some nice ideas. I've been thinking about that wind break myself. I might try that but I don't think I want it to go any faster as its decoratinglight when I watch TV =) If I would do any major changes to the design it would be a better artistic looking counter weight and candle hanger.

    agis68 says: Mar 27, 2014. 9:11 AM REPLYvery amuzing technology!!!! I love peltiers !

    Chelwy says: Mar 27, 2014. 3:49 AM REPLYPlease be kind to tell us how to make it from 0 to the end :) thanks anyway :)

    Joohansson says: Mar 27, 2014. 5:13 AM REPLYJust to make sure, did you see there is 9 additional pages?

    hardwarejunkie says: Mar 25, 2014. 2:42 PM REPLYI like It!

    What about replacing the counterweight with something like a crystal or lens on the bottom to catch and throw the candlelight? Mirrors maybe?

    Joohansson says: Mar 25, 2014. 11:03 PM REPLYThanks, yes that could be something to try. A glass cylinder maybe. I did actually modify my construction a bit by polishing the counterweight nuts andplaced them beneath the aluminium plate. It gives some reflections.

    Antzy Carmasaic says: Mar 25, 2014. 10:04 AM REPLYNice idea. I like how it's always at equilibrium between all those variables.

    bobiebob says: Mar 25, 2014. 6:17 AM REPLYLooks awesome! would it be possible to to make it symetrical? so with two candle lights, two thermoelectric elements and heat sinks, but with one motor?

    Joohansson says: Mar 25, 2014. 7:41 AM REPLYThank you! Yes that was my backup plan if this didn't work (that is why the plate is symetrical). You can either connect the modules in parallell or in seriewith the motor (what works best). Parallell makes the motor stronger and serie makes it faster.

    Kiteman says: Mar 25, 2014. 5:07 AM REPLYHow sensitive is the balance? As the candle burns, it will lose mass - does that affect the motion at all?

    Joohansson says: Mar 25, 2014. 5:17 AM REPLYThe counter weight is slightly lighter than full candle to compensate for that. I let it burn out and the speed does not seem to be affected. The friction atthe start in the movie should be the same as when its almost empty. That motor seems to have good bearings in all directions, not all motors can takeaxial force for example (only radial).

    Akdil says: Mar 25, 2014. 2:57 AM REPLYImpressive but the wax doesn't fall with the circular motion?

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    Joohansson says: Mar 25, 2014. 3:03 AM REPLYThanks. No its too slow for that, no problem.

    mahesh_jo says: Mar 24, 2014. 9:38 PM REPLYVery nice project. What I found amazing is TEG module is generating enough current to drive the solar motor!

    jessyratfink says: Mar 24, 2014. 7:19 PM REPLYThis is fantastic! Really beautifully documented too. :)

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