Power Generation From Excess Heat Using Thermoelectric Material

Thermoelectric phenomena involve the movement of heat by an electric current or
the generation of electric power from a thermal gradient. For this project, analysis on car
radiator excess heat or waste heat is conducted. Power generation will be implemented by
using the thermoelectric module utilizing the excess heat. Two different temperatures
from car radiator will be used as the parameters in order to differentiate the need of the
thermoelectric module. These parameters along with other appropriate consideration in
thermoelectric application will be the most important element in obtaining the best design
and completing the project. The aim of the project is to demonstrate the capability of the
thermoelectric materials as power generator and to show that any waste heat can be one
useful resource if it is carefully consider as valuable and beneficial for any practical
reason. The task flow for this project would be focusing on the foundation of the project's
principles, where the overall concept of the power generation will be planned and thus,
specified according to the project's requirement. All findings and the detailed analysis
including key elements of the project, which is to decide the parameters, and the design
procedures that should be used, will be conducted as to follow the overall concept of the
project.
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