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Application of Thermoelectric Generator for Automobile.

Year: 1999

Type: article

Abstract: It is well known that almost 70% of energy of fuel is wasted as thermal energy in the case of gasoline engine vehicle. Utilizing the thermal energy to provide electric power for automobile instead of using the engine driven alternator, we can reduce the load for the alternator and save fuel. Thermoelectric generator can convert the thermal energy to electric energy directly. In order to realize the generator, it is necessary to increase the conversion efficiency of the thermoelectric material and to increase the heat transfer from exhaust gas to the thermoelectric module.

Source: Journal of the Japan Society of Powder and Powder Metallurgy

DOI: 10.2497/jjspm.46.524

Authors: Kazuhiko Shinohara, Masakazu Kobayashi, Keiko Kushibiki, Kennji Furuya, Munekiyo Masayuki, Hiroshi Komatsu

Institution: Nissan (Japan)

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2329103934

FWCI: 0.275

Cites: 2

Cited by: 21

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