Acoustic Optimization of Automotive Exhaust Heat Thermoelectric Generator
Acoustic Optimization of Automotive Exhaust Heat Thermoelectric Generator
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DOI:
10.1007/s11664-012-2022-9
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发表时间:
2012-04
影响因子:
2.1
通讯作者:
C. Su;B. Ye;X. Guo;P. Hui
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作者:
C. Su;B. Ye;X. Guo;P. Hui
The potential for thermoelectric exhaust heat recovery in vehicles has been increasing with recent advances in the efficiency of thermoelectric generators (TEGs). This study analyzes the acoustic attenuation performance of exhaust-based TEGs. The acoustic characteristics of two different thermal designs of exhaust gas heat exchanger in TEGs are discussed in terms of transmission loss and acoustic insertion loss. GT-Power simulations and bench tests on a dynamometer with a high-performance production engine are carried out. Results indicate that the acoustic attenuation of TEGs could be determined and optimized. In addition, the feasibility of integration of exhaust-based TEGs and engine mufflers into the exhaust line is tested, which can help to reduce space and improve vehicle integration.