Thermal design of automobile exhaust based thermoelectric generators: Objectives and challenges

International Journal of Automotive Technology

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 155-160

  Saqr, K M ^a   Mansour, M K ^a   Musa, M N ^a  

^a UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA   (Malaysia)

Author keywords

Automotive waste heat recovery; Energy management; Thermoelectric power generation

Indexed keywords

EID: 41749105498     PISSN: 12299138     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12239-008-0020-y     Document Type: Article

References (13)

1. Bass, J., Campana, R. J. and Elsner, N. B. (1992). Thermoelectric generator development for heavy-duty truck applications. Proc. Annual Automotive Technology Development Contractors Coordination Meeting, Dearborn, USA, 743-748.
2. Bass, J., Elsner, N. B. and Leavitt, A. (1995). Performance of the 1 kW thermoelectric generator for diesel engines. Proc. 13th Int. Conf. Thermoelectrics B, Mathiprakisam, edn., AIP Conf. Proc., New York, 295.
3. Hi-Z Inc. (1996). Use, Applications, and Testing of Hi-Z Thermoelectric Modules. Hi-Z Inc: Online Catalog available at: http://www.hi-z.com/how-to.htm
4. Ikoma, K., Munekiyo, M., Furuya, K., Kobayashi, M., Izumi, T. and Shinohara, K. (1998). Thermoelectric module and generator for gasoline engine vehicle. Proc. 17th Int. Conf. Thermoelectrics. IEEE, Nagoya, Japan, 464-467.
5. Kushch, A. S., Bass, J. C., Ghamaty, S. and Elsner, N. B. (2001). Thermoelectric development at Hi-Z technology. Proc. 20th Int. Conf. Thermoelectrics, Beijing, China, 422-430.
6. Neild, Jr, A. B. (1963). Portable Thermoelectric Generators. SAE-645A. Society of Automotive Engineers. New York.
7. Rowe, D. M. and Bhandari, C. M. (1983). Modern Thermoelectrics. Reston Publishing Inc. Virginia. 93-100.
8. Rowe, D. M. Edn. (2005). Thermoelectrics Handbook. Macro to Nano. CRC Press. Florida, 1. Section 52-2.
9. Saqr, K. M. and Musa, M. N. (2007). State of the art of thermoelectric generators for waste heat recovery applications. J. Teknos-2k 7,2, 22-30.
10. Thacher, E. F., Helenbrook, B. T., Karri, M. A. and Richter, C. J. (2006). Progress in Thermoelectrical Energy Recovery from a Light Truck Exhaust. Paper Presentation at the DEER Conf.. Available on: www1.eere.energy.gov/ vehiclesandfuels/pdfs/deer_2006/session6/2006_deer_thacher.pdf
11. Thacher, E. F., Helenbrook, B. T., Karri, M. A. and Richter, C. J. (2007). Testing of an automobile exhaust thermoelectric generator in a light truck. Proc. I MECH E, Part D: J. Automobile Engineering 221,1, 950-107.
12. Va'zquez, J., Sanz-Bobi, M. A., Palacios, R. and Arenas, A. (2002). State of the art of thermoelectric generators based on heat recovered from the exhaust gases of automobiles. Proc. 7th European Workshop on Thermoelectrics, Pampelona, Spain.
13. Yang, J. (2005). Potential applications of thermoelectric waste heat recovery in the automotive industry. Proc. 24th Int. Conf. Thermoelectrics. Clemson University, U.S.A: IEEE, 155-160.