Effect of engine exhaust gas pulsations on the performance of a thermoelectric generator for wasted heat recovery: An experimental and analytical investigation

A. Nour Eddine, D. Chalet, X. Faure, L. Aixala and P. Chessé

Energy, 2018, vol. 162, issue C, 715-727

Abstract: Using thermoelectric generator (TEG) for waste heat recovery on internal combustion engines is a promising solution for efficiency improvement. This study investigates the behavior of TEG during engine operation. It distinguishes the effect of the engine flow properties on the TEG performance. Three test rigs have been designed and built to investigate this effect. The results confirm that there are two main engine exhaust gas properties that affect the TEG performance, namely: engine exhaust gas composition and engine exhaust gas pulsation.

Keywords: Thermoelectric generator; Internal combustion engine; Waste heat recovery; Pulsating flow; Heat transfer (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2018.08.065

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