Experimental Examination of Recovery by a Thermoelectric Generator of Heat Energy Lost to Engine Coolant in a SI Engine

Authors : Habib GÜRBÜZ, Hüsameddin AKÇAY, Beyza ÖZTOP

Pages : 78-86

Doi:10.30939/ijastech..1248944

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Publication Date : 2023-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :In this study, the recovery of heat energy lost to the engine coolant insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Ec); in a liquid-cooled, gas-fueled insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(propane);, spark ignition insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(SI); engine using a thermoelectric generator insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TEG); is experimentally researched. A two-layer rectangular geometry TEG is designed, consisting of a propane heat exchanger insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(P_hex); located on the surface of an engine coolant heat exchanger insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Ec_hex);. 20 items of thermoelectric modules insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(TEMs);, each 30x30 mm in dimensions, are placed between the Ec_hex and P_hex. In the TEG design, engine cooling fluid is used on the hot surface of the TEMs, and propane gas fed to the engine is used on the cold surface. In addition, with the use of the designed TEG, there is no need to use an additional evaporator for propane gas. Experiments are carried out with the designed TEG at 8 engine speeds ranging from 1500 to 5000 rpm. As a result, TEG produces 1.25–3.01 W of DC electrical power in the engine\`s 1500–5000 rpm range, while TEG efficiency fluctuates between 2.7 and 3.1%. However, the maximum TEG_power is 3.01 W at 5000 rpm, while the maximum TEG_efficiency is 3.1% at 1500 rpm. On the other hand, the electrical power of TEG between 1500 – 5000 rpm of the engine is approximately 1.1–1.26% of the engine charging system power. However, TEG\`s contribution to the charging system again decreases with the engine speed.
Keywords : SI engine, Liquid cooling system, Propane, Waste heat recovery, Thermoelectric Generator