System Modelling and Controller designed for Thermoelectric Generator using a First Order Plus Dead Time

Abstract

This paper discusses the design, implementations and verification of Thermoelectric generator (TEG) modules using a first order plus dead time (FOPDT) in a Matlab/Simulink™ program. The models proposed in this paper were designed to improve the thermoelectric generator performance under the condition of the inlet fuel control system with performed load connections. The tuning for the proportionalintegral-derivative (PID) controller was done with Dahlin synthesis tuning and Quarter decay ration tuning formulas. The comparisons result of simulations model from real TEG machine were examined and analysed against controller from simulation model to study the TEG system.