Thermoelectric power generation system optimization studies
by Karri, Madhav A., Ph.D., CLARKSON UNIVERSITY, 2011, 123 pages; 3441372

Abstract:

A significant amount of energy we consume each year is rejected as waste heat to the ambient. Conservative estimates place the quantity of energy wasted at about 70%. Converting the waste heat into electrical power would be convenient and effective for a number of primary and secondary applications. A viable solution for converting waste heat into electrical energy is to use thermoelectric power conversion. Thermoelectric power generation is based on solid state technology with no moving parts and works on the principle of Seebeck effect. In this work a thermoelectric generator (TEG) system simulator was developed to perform various parametric and system optimization studies. Optimization studies were performed to determine the effect of system size, exhaust and coolant ow conditions, and thermoelectric material on the net gains produced by the TEG system and on the optimum TEG system design. A sports utility vehicle was used as a case study for the application of TEG in mobile systems.
 
AdviserBrian T. Helenbrook
SchoolCLARKSON UNIVERSITY
SourceDAI/B 72-03, p. , Mar 2011
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsMechanical engineering; Energy; Materials Science
Publication Number3441372
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