Prediction of the fuel economy potential for a skutterudite thermoelectric generator in light-duty vehicle applications
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A new approach for predicting the fuel saving potential of a vehicular TEG while also considering integration effects is developed, based on a recently developed high temperature skutterudite thermoelectric modules.About:
This article is published in Applied Energy.The article was published on 2018-12-01 and is currently open access. It has received 39 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Thermoelectric generator & Fuel efficiency.read more
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Automotive exhaust thermoelectric generators: Current status, challenges and future prospects
Zu-Guo Shen,Lin-Li Tian,X. Liu +2 more
TL;DR: In this paper, a comprehensive review on AETEGs was carried out from the perspective of nationality where research objects, conditions, main features and important outcomes for each study were highlighted.
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High-performance thermoelectrics and challenges for practical devices.
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide an overview of mid-to-high-temperature thermoelectrics, their application in modules, and the issues that need to be addressed to enable commercial implementation of state-of-the-art materials.
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Thermal management of thermoelectric generators for waste energy recovery
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide considerations focused on thermal management of heat sources for the design of thermoelectric generators and methods to evaluate specific energy sources and prototypes are presented.
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Performance analysis of a multilayer thermoelectric generator for exhaust heat recovery of a heavy-duty diesel engine
TL;DR: In this paper, the performance characteristics of a multilayer thermoelectric generator are investigated for the exhaust heat recovery of a heavy-duty diesel engine, and the potential for the power output is estimated based on the world harmonised transient cycle.
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Review of thermoelectric generation for internal combustion engine waste heat recovery
TL;DR: In this article , the use of thermoelectric generators for internal combustion engine waste heat recovery is discussed, including the power output and parasitic losses, as well as the gain in efficiency and reduction in fuel consumption.
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Material and manufacturing cost considerations for thermoelectrics
Saniya LeBlanc,Saniya LeBlanc,Shannon K. Yee,Shannon K. Yee,Matthew L. Scullin,Chris Dames,Kenneth E. Goodson +6 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors investigated the fabrication costs and coupled thermal and electrical transport factors that govern device efficiency and commercial feasibility of the most promising thermoelectric materials for waste-heat recovery and localized cooling.
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Exhaust energy conversion by thermoelectric generator: Two case studies
TL;DR: In this article, the authors reported the power and fuel savings of thermoelectric generators (TEG) placed in the exhaust stream of a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and a stationary, compressed-natural-gas-fueled engine generator set (CNG).
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Testing of an automobile exhaust thermoelectric generator in a light truck
TL;DR: In this paper, a prototype automobile exhaust thermoelectric generator (AETEG) installed in a 1999 GMC Sierra pick-up truck was tested in a dynamometer-equipped wind tunnel at Delphi Corporation's Harrison Thermal Systems Division in Lockport, New York.