SYSTEM FOR RECAPTURING ENERGY LOST TO PLASMA OR IONIZATION HEATING

A system for recapturing energy may include a thermoelectric generator (TEG) assembly for thermally attaching to a surface heated by plasma or ionization heating. The TEG assembly may include a first level thermoelectric generator module (TEM). The first level TEM may include a hot side that is thermally attached to the surface, a cold side and a plurality of TEG devices disposed between the hot side and the cold side. A second level TEM may be stacked on the first level TEM. A hot side of the second level TEM may be thermally attached to the cold side of the first level TEM. The plurality of TEG devices generate an electric current based on a temperature differential across the TEG devices. The TEG assembly may also include an electrical wiring system that electrically connects the TEMs and supplies the electric current generated to an electrical power apparatus.