Automobile’s Exhaust Conversion into Energy and into Cool Air to be Utilized as an Alternative Source of Energy at Home and for Car Air-Conditioning

Abstract:

This article includes a car-use thermoelectric cooler and a generator driven by exhaust heat. Due to space constraints, automotive air conditioning systems are driver-oriented. The researcher invented a thermoelectric air conditioner that cools the back seat roof. The cooler is quiet and easy to assemble. The cooler was powered by an exhaust-pipe-mounted thermoelectric generator. The thermoelectric generator and cooler were incorporated into a storage device to provide continuous power to the cooler. A DC-DC Converter lets us store exhaust pipe heat energy and use it to cut household energy demand. This saves electricity and is eco-friendly. This study will design a thermoelectric system to improve automotive systems and reduce the environmental impact of vehicle waste heat, which can contribute to global warming.

• Periodical: Advances in Science and Technology (Volume 136)
• Pages: 47-54
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-HoQUt6
• Online since: January 2024
• Authors: Jhon Carlo P. Bajaro, Reylina Garcia Tayactac*
• Keywords: Exhaust Heat of Automobile, Power Storage, Thermoelectric Cooler, Thermoelectric Generator, Waste Heat Collection System

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