Experimental Investigation of the Performance of Different Heat ExchangerProfiles in the Waste Heat Recovery System with Thermoelectric Generator for Automobile Exhaust Systems

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering
© 2017 by SSRG - IJME Journal
Volume 4 Issue 8
Year of Publication : 2017
Authors : M. Akif KUNT, Haluk GUNES
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M. Akif KUNT, Haluk GUNES, "Experimental Investigation of the Performance of Different Heat ExchangerProfiles in the Waste Heat Recovery System with Thermoelectric Generator for Automobile Exhaust Systems," SSRG International Journal of Mechanical Engineering, vol. 4,  no. 8, pp. 1-5, 2017. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488360/IJME-V4I8P101

Abstract:

In internal combustion engines, the most waste heat is emitted from exhaust and cooling systems. Thermoelectric generators are an important alternative for recycling waste energy in the exhaust systems of internal combustion engines. In thermoelectric generators, the cooling of the heat discharge surfaces is very important for module performance. In this study, two different cooling profiles to be used for waste heat recycling in the exhaust systems of internal combustion engines were designed and performance tests were carried out in different thermal conditions. Maximum V=12,5 V voltage was obtained from the designed system (“B” profile) at Th=250°C, ΔT=20 °C, RL=55 Ω load resistance and maximum0,46 A current was obtained at RL=5 Ω load resistance.

Keywords:

waste heat, thermoelectric, internal combustion engine, exhaustsystem, air cooling

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