Analysis of Surface Waste Heat Recovery in IC Engine by Using TEG
Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: The prime objective of this paper is to present the details of a thermoelectric waste heat energy recovery system for automobiles, more specifically, the surface heat available in the silencer. The key is to directly convert the surface heat energy from automotive waste heat to electrical energy using a thermoelectric generator, which is then regulated by a DC–DC Cuk converter to charge a battery using maximum power point tracking. Hence, the electrical power stored in the battery can be maximized. Also the other face of the TEG will remain cold. Hence the skin burn out accidents can be avoided. The experimental results demonstrate that the proposed system can work well under different working conditions, and is promising for automotive industry.
Source: Applied Mechanics and Materials
Authors: R. Prakash, D. Christopher, K. Kumarrathinam
Institution: Sri Sivasubramaniya Nadar College of Engineering
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W2250099902