global thermoelectric 8550 Operating Manual

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GLOBAL THERMOELECTRIC MODEL CP8550 GENERATOR WARNING:DO NOT ALLOW CURRENT TO CATHODIC PROTECTION LOAD TO EXCEED 30 AMPS. THE MODEL CP8550 GENERATOR IS NOT RATED TO SUPPLY MORE THAN 30 AMPS OF CURRENT TO THE LOAD. IF TOTAL CIRCUIT RESISTANCE IS LESS THAN 0.5 OHMS THEN THE 1000 WATT VARIABLE RESISTOR IN THE CP BOX SHOULD BE WIRED IN SERIES WI ...

1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.1 Manual Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1 1.2 Definition of Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Figure 1 Design Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2 Figure 2 Model 8550 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4 Figure 3 Power Unit Electrical Output Characteristics (without Power Conditioner) . . .1-5 ...

1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Manual Identification 1.1.1 This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Global Model 8550 Thermoelectric Generator. The generator must be used in conjunction with a Power Conditioner. The manual for the operation of this Power Conditioner is included fol- ...

1.3 Theory of Operation 1.3.1 A TEG produces electrical power through the direct conversion of heat energy into electrical energy. When two dissimilar materials which are joined together and are heated at one end (a thermocouple) a voltage will exist across the cooler end. Electrical power will be delivered to a load ...

1.3.3 The cold junctions of the Model 8550 TEG are cooled by series of heat pipes. Each heat pipe is hermetically sealed and contains a measured amount of fluid in equilibrium with its vapour. As heat is applied to the fluid it boils and then re-condenses in the upper portion due to the cooling effect of the cooling fi ...

Figure 2 Model 8550 Dimensions 1.5 Electrical Output Characteristics 1.5.1 The typical electrical output characteristics at standard temperature of a Model 8550 power unit without the power conditioner are shown in Figure 3. The power, current and voltage are shown as a function of the power unit load resistance. Note ...