Abstract/Details

Design and testing of a hybrid flame/LED lantern

Sader, Rashaad.   University of Calgary (Canada) ProQuest Dissertations & Theses,  2006. MR13668.

Abstract (summary)

A third of the world's population relies on fuel-based lighting for illumination, and this reliance is continuing to grow. Unfortunately, current fuel-based lighting is expensive, provides low-quality lighting, and pollutes indoor environments. In this thesis, we propose, design, and test a novel lantern that converts heat from a flame into electricity using a thermoelectric generator (TEG). The electricity powers a white light-emitting diode (WLED) to generate light. The light output of this proof of concept design is sensitive to the proximity of a kerosene wick flame to the TEG and to burn rate. For a given burn rate, the illumination levels produced are superior to the illumination levels produced by the kerosene wick flame alone. An economic analysis shows a substantial reduction in life cycle cost versus conventional lanterns.

Indexing (details)


Subject
Mechanical engineering
Classification
0548: Mechanical engineering
Identifier / keyword
Applied sciences
Title
Design and testing of a hybrid flame/LED lantern
Author
Sader, Rashaad
Number of pages
131
Degree date
2006
School code
0026
Source
MAI 44/05M, Masters Abstracts International
ISBN
978-0-494-13668-3
University/institution
University of Calgary (Canada)
University location
Canada -- Alberta, CA
Degree
M.Sc.
Source type
Dissertation or Thesis
Language
English
Document type
Dissertation/Thesis
Dissertation/thesis number
MR13668
ProQuest document ID
305360198
Copyright
Database copyright ProQuest LLC; ProQuest does not claim copyright in the individual underlying works.
Document URL
https://www.proquest.com/docview/305360198