INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH International Peer Reviewed & Refereed Journals, Open Access Journal ISSN Approved Journal No: 2455-2631 | Impact factor: 8.15 | ESTD Year: 2016
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The thermoelectric generators recover useful energy by the function of thermoelectric modules which can convert waste heat energy into electricity from automotive exhaust. In the actual operation, the electrical connected thermoelectric modules are operated under temperature mismatch conditions and then the problem of decreased power output causes due to the inhomogeneous temperature gradient distribution on heat exchanger surface. In this case study, an individual module test system and a test bench have been carried out to test and analyze the impact of thermal imbalance on the output electrical power at module and system level. Variability of the temperature difference and clamping pressure are also tested in the individual module measurement. The system level experimental results clearly describe the phenomenon of thermoelectric generator's decreased power output under mismatched temperature condition and limited working temperature. This situation is improved with thermal insulation on the modules and proved to be effective.
Keywords:
Thermoelectric Module, Thermoelectric Generator, Thermal Insulation, Series connection.
Cite Article:
"DESIGN OF THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS AS AN ALTERNATE ENERGY SOURCE IN HEATING SYSTEM", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.2, Issue 4, page no.185 - 188, April-2017, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR1704030.pdf
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Publication Details:
Published Paper ID: IJSDR1704030
Registration ID:170190
Published In: Volume 2 Issue 4, April-2017
DOI (Digital Object Identifier):
Page No: 185 - 188
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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