A novel exhaust gas energy harvesting and recirculation system - the next generation annular TEG POWER device

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This project will advance the development of a novel technology for the harvesting and recirculation of exhaust gas energy -- the Pizza Oven Waste Energy Recovery (POWER) system. The objective of this proposal is to perform research that will advance the development of the novel annular thermal electric generator (TEG) module concept created in the first 2 years of this 4-year project. The key goals are to advance the fabrication process of the TEG modules to significantly increase the performance and durability of the module and develop an integrated heat exchange device in order to harvest waste energy efficiently. Created for natural gas pizza ovens in the short term, this modular device will be easily deployable in the future to a wide range of commercial furnaces or ovens operating on natural gas. This transformative system will capture lost energy and redeploy this energy as electricity and usable thermal energy. Benefits include the significant conservation of natural gas by recycling waste energy, a reduction in emissions that harm our environment, and lower operating costs achieved through natural gas and electrical consumption savings and energy resiliency in the event of a power outage. This project brings together an iconic Canadian restaurant chain, Pizza Pizza, advanced technology partners, and world-class university researchers to provide a truly "made-in-Canada" innovation that will deliver environmental and cost benefits to restaurants worldwide.