Mohamed, E. (2025). Experimental investigation of exhaust temperature effect on TEG cells power generation and assessment of engine SFC and emissions. , 43(1), 42-57. doi: 10.30684/etj.2024.153438.1815
Eid S. Mohamed. "Experimental investigation of exhaust temperature effect on TEG cells power generation and assessment of engine SFC and emissions". , 43, 1, 2025, 42-57. doi: 10.30684/etj.2024.153438.1815
Mohamed, E. (2025). 'Experimental investigation of exhaust temperature effect on TEG cells power generation and assessment of engine SFC and emissions', , 43(1), pp. 42-57. doi: 10.30684/etj.2024.153438.1815
Mohamed, E. Experimental investigation of exhaust temperature effect on TEG cells power generation and assessment of engine SFC and emissions. , 2025; 43(1): 42-57. doi: 10.30684/etj.2024.153438.1815

Experimental investigation of exhaust temperature effect on TEG cells power generation and assessment of engine SFC and emissions

Engineering and Technology Journal
Volume 43, Issue 1, January 2025, Pages 42-57    PDF (1.89 M)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.30684/etj.2024.153438.1815
Author
Eid S. Mohamed*
Faculty of Engineering, Mechanical Eng. Dept., Al-Baha University, Alaqiq, Saudi Arabia. Faculty of Engineering, Automotive Dept., Helwan University, Egypt.
Abstract
The thermoelectric cell generators (TECG) convert thermal power into electrical power generated. The main factor in its operation is the temperature difference (TD) between its surfaces. An experimental investigation was conducted into the waste heat recovery performance of the TECG system. Forty thermoelectric cells (TECs) are supported on the (4 5) upper and (4 5) lower and upper arrangement of the engine exhaust manifold. The electrical power generated (EPG), exhaust gas flow rate, exhaust temperature, brake-specific fuel consumption (BSFC), and exhaust emissions were experimentally investigated under different engine speeds and 50 N.m and 100 N.m engine load conditions. Comparative results of the BSFC and emissions have ben measured with and without the TECG system. Experimental results observed that the maximum power values generated are approximately 218.5 W by TECG. An engine BSFC has been reduced by (2.56%:2.89%) under the TECG. The results show the improvement of CO is approximately 1.92% and 5.12% with the TECG system at loads 50 N.m and 100 N.m, respectively, and CO2 emission improvement by 4.32% and 4.52% with the TECG system throughout the speed range and two engine loads. The proposed TECG system, supported by a gasoline engine, is effective under high engine speed and load.

Highlights
  • The impact of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) arrangement on engine manifold performance was analyzed
  • Electrical power generation with forty TEGs was detailed, highlighting system efficiency and energy output
  • Comparisons of BSFC were made for engine operation with and without active TEGs for performance assessment
  • Results showed lower emissions in engines equipped with active TEGs, suggesting environmental benefits
Keywords
Exhaust temperature; Thermoelectric cell; Electrical power generation; BSFC; Emissions
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