Design and optimization of integrated turbo-generator and thermoelectric generator for vehicle exhaust electrical energy recovery | |
| Author | Prasert Nonthakarn |
| Call Number | AIT Diss. no.ISE-20-01 |
| Subject(s) | Turbogenerators--Design and construction Thermoelectric generators |
| Note | A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Engineering in Mechatronics, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Dissertation ; no. ISE-20-01 |
| Abstract | The design of a power turbine plays a key role in turbo generator engine performance. In addition, the thermoelectric generator can further convert waste heat into another source of energy. This research aims to design, and optimize for an integrated turbo- generator, and thermoelectric generator for diesel engine. The goal is to generate electricity form vehicle exhaust gas. The pressure, and flow of the exhaust gas from combustion engine, and waste heat are used to drive the generator to generate electrical energy. For the turbo- generator, and thermoelectric generator, the system automatically adjusts the power provided by an inverter. Typically, vehicle exhausts are discarded to the environment. Hence, the proposed conversion to electrical energy will reduce the alternator charging system. This work focuses on design optimization of turbo- generator, and thermoelectric generator for 2,500 cubic centimeters diesel engines due to widely usability. The concept can be applied for gasoline engines Moreover, this model is designed for hybrid vehicles. Charging on running will save time on charging station. The optimization by variable van angle 40°, 50°,62°, 70° , and 80° showing the best output power is 62° as it was identically calculated. The design prototype can generate a maximum power output of about 1,456 watts when operating at exhaust mass flow rate of 0.1024 kg/see at 3,400 rpm (high performance of the engine) This research aims to better utilize fuel consumption, and reduce pollution from exhaust especially for hybrid vehicles. |
| Year | 2020 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Dissertation ; no. ISE-20-01 |
| Type | Dissertation |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Department of Industrial Systems Engineering (DISE) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Industrial Systems Engineering (ISE) |
| Chairperson(s) | Mongkol Ekpanyapong; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bohez, Erik L.J.;Udornkiat Nontakaew; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Rajamangala University of Technology Srivijaya,Thailand; |
| Degree | Thesis (Ph. D.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 2020 |