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The extraction of waste heat from automobiles has the potential to pioneer the paradigm shift from conventional to green and renewable energy in the automobile industry at large. This article aims to propose one such model using thermoelectric modules. Thermoelectric modules are used to either provide refrigeration by supplying electric current or generate power by providing a thermal gradient across its surfaces. The objective of this article is to design a theoretical model of a system that harnesses the waste heat released by car through exhaust gases to generate power using thermoelectric modules. This is done by taking the surface of the catalytic converter in a car as the source of heat. To create a temperature gradient, coolant from the cooling cycle of the car is used. The introduction of such a system would decrease the fuel consumption by providing an alternate method for charging the battery in the vehicle and subsequently mitigate emissions. It can also help in maintaining the temperature of the catalytic converter by preventing it from overheating. The designed system consists of easily manufacturable, lightweight, and compact components.
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Jeph, K., Tomar, K.K., Lohchab, K. (2021). Power Generation from Waste Heat Using Thermoelectric Modules. In: Kumar, A., Pal, A., Kachhwaha, S.S., Jain, P.K. (eds) Recent Advances in Mechanical Engineering . ICRAME 2020. Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-9678-0_12
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