- Automotive Applications of Thermoelectric Materials

1997 ◽  
Vol 478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald T. Morelli

AbstractA combination of environmental, economic, and technological drivers has led to a reassessment of the potential for using thermoelectric devices in several automotive applications. In order for this technology to achieve its ultimate potential, new materials with enhanced thermoelectric properties are required. Experimental results on the fundamental physical properties of some new thermoelectric materials, including filled skutterudites and 1–1–1 intermetallic semiconductors, are presented.


Author(s):  
Leon M. Headings ◽  
Shawn Midlam-Mohler ◽  
Gregory N. Washington ◽  
Joseph P. Heremans

While the thermoelectric effects have been known for over 100 years, their traditionally low conversion efficiency for power generation has limited their use to highly specialized applications. With the rapid advancement of thermoelectric materials in recent years, their inherent reliability and power density is being augmented by improvements in efficiency. Recent increases in the figure of merit of materials suitable for operation around 500 °C make them candidates for waste heat recovery, as well as primary power using combustion heaters. The characteristic scalability of thermoelectric generators makes them best suited for low power applications where alternative generators become impractical. However, with the development of thermoelectric device technology in parallel with materials advancements, it may become viable to design thermoelectric generators for auxiliary power in automotive applications. The research presented here represents the initial stages of the development of a thermoelectric power unit (TEPU). While thermoelectric generator technology can be applied to any fuel, this research targets the use of diesel fuel which is readily available for both military and consumer applications and is more easily and safely transported than many alternatives. The use of diesel fuel for a TEPU is enabled by the use of an atomizer technology developed at The Ohio State University Center for Automotive Research. A baseline prototype incorporating this novel diesel fuel atomizer/combustor with conventional thermoelectric materials and heat exchange designs has been constructed and tested. Preliminary data highlights the viability of diesel fuel for thermoelectric power generation as well as the areas which demand further development. This prototype will serve as the baseline for evaluating future designs incorporating advanced materials and novel system designs.


2009 ◽  
Vol 38 (7) ◽  
pp. 1245-1251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jihui Yang ◽  
Francis R. Stabler

2009 ◽  
Vol 39 (9) ◽  
pp. 2074-2078 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Salzgeber ◽  
P. Prenninger ◽  
A. Grytsiv ◽  
P. Rogl ◽  
E. Bauer

Author(s):  
ASHAQ HUSSAIN SOFI ◽  
BAASIT ABUBAKR ◽  
ANIL MAINI ◽  
MOHAMMAD ASHRAF SHAH

PIERS Online ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 350-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shao-En Hsu ◽  
Wen-Jiao Liao ◽  
Wei-Han Lee ◽  
Shih-Hsiung Chang

Alloy Digest ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 40 (10) ◽  

Abstract ZYMAXX provides outstanding compressive creep resistance, toughness and chemical inertness at high temperatures and pressures and under adverse conditions. They have a wide range of uses beyond chemical processing, including aerospace and automotive applications, general industrial equipment, home appliances, farm and construction equipment. This datasheet provides information on physical properties, hardness, tensile properties, and compressive strength as well as fracture toughness and creep. It also includes information on corrosion resistance. Filing Code: Cp-18. Producer or source: E. I. Dupont de Nemours & Company Inc..


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