Thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine
The concept of Thermoelectric power generation where heat is converted to electrical energy, was first conceived in the 19th century. However due to its relatively low efficiency, it is not widely sourced. With the global increase in power consumption and depleting finite source of fossil fuels...
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| author | Nadarajoo, Sarveshvaran |
| author2 | Alessandro Romagnoli |
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| description | The concept of Thermoelectric power generation where heat is converted to electrical energy, was first conceived in the 19th century. However due to its relatively
low efficiency, it is not widely sourced. With the global increase in power
consumption and depleting finite source of fossil fuels coupled with an increased
awareness of climate change, renewable sources of energy is beginning to take
importance.
With recent technological advancements in the semiconductor and material
engineering fields where new materials with larger figures of merit are being
researched on. Thermoelectric power generations systems are becoming much more
viable and attractive than it used to be.
New materials alone, are not the only factors to increase the efficiency of
Thermoelectric modules, multiple studies have been conducted to increase the
efficiency of TEMs through various methods and designs.
In this project, various TEMs were tested to ascertain their performance
characteristics in varying temperature conditions and to improve the architecture of
the test rig to optimise the efficiency of the modules. Experiments with a Phase
change material were also conducted to better understand their effects on the
overall power generation of the modules. The experiments were setup to closely
reflect the conditions of implementing a TEG system in a marine diesel engine
application.
A detailed selection process is carried out to ascertain the suitable PCMs to be
integrated with the system. The study also verifies the impact of adding conductive
materials such as copper foam into the PCM container with respect to heat
dissipation of the PCM.
More investigations should be carried to draw conclusions on the effectiveness of
integrating PCMs on both sides of the TEG in maritime applications. |
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| spelling | ntu-10356/763832023-03-04T18:59:22Z Thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine Nadarajoo, Sarveshvaran Alessandro Romagnoli School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering The concept of Thermoelectric power generation where heat is converted to electrical energy, was first conceived in the 19th century. However due to its relatively low efficiency, it is not widely sourced. With the global increase in power consumption and depleting finite source of fossil fuels coupled with an increased awareness of climate change, renewable sources of energy is beginning to take importance. With recent technological advancements in the semiconductor and material engineering fields where new materials with larger figures of merit are being researched on. Thermoelectric power generations systems are becoming much more viable and attractive than it used to be. New materials alone, are not the only factors to increase the efficiency of Thermoelectric modules, multiple studies have been conducted to increase the efficiency of TEMs through various methods and designs. In this project, various TEMs were tested to ascertain their performance characteristics in varying temperature conditions and to improve the architecture of the test rig to optimise the efficiency of the modules. Experiments with a Phase change material were also conducted to better understand their effects on the overall power generation of the modules. The experiments were setup to closely reflect the conditions of implementing a TEG system in a marine diesel engine application. A detailed selection process is carried out to ascertain the suitable PCMs to be integrated with the system. The study also verifies the impact of adding conductive materials such as copper foam into the PCM container with respect to heat dissipation of the PCM. More investigations should be carried to draw conclusions on the effectiveness of integrating PCMs on both sides of the TEG in maritime applications. Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) 2018-12-22T11:23:36Z 2018-12-22T11:23:36Z 2018 Final Year Project (FYP) http://hdl.handle.net/10356/76383 en Nanyang Technological University 113 p. application/pdf |
| spellingShingle | DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering Nadarajoo, Sarveshvaran Thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine |
| title | Thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine |
| title_full | Thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine |
| title_fullStr | Thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine |
| title_full_unstemmed | Thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine |
| title_short | Thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine |
| title_sort | thermal electric generator prototype for marine engine |
| topic | DRNTU::Engineering::Mechanical engineering |
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