White Paper for U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force: Waste Heat Recovery with Thermoelectric and Lithium-Ion Hybrid Power System
By harvesting waste heat from engine exhaust and storing it in light-weight high-capacity modules, it is believed that the need for energy transport by convoys can be lowered significantly. By storing this power during operation, substantial electrical power can be provided during long periods of silent operation, while the engines are not operating. It is proposed to investigate the potential of installing efficient thermoelectric generators on the exhaust systems of trucks and other vehicles to generate electrical power from the waste heat contained in the exhaust and to store that power in advanced power packs comprised of polymer-gel lithium ion batteries. Efficient inexpensive methods for production of the thermoelectric generator are also proposed. The technology that exists at LLNL, as well as that which exists at industrial partners, all have high technology readiness level (TRL). Work is needed for integration and deployment.
- Research Organization:
- Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- OSTI ID:
- 926004
- Report Number(s):
- UCRL-TR-236780
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Similar Records
Feasibility of Thermoelectrics for Waste Heat Recovery in Conventional Vehicles
Feasibility of Thermoelectrics for Waste Heat Recovery in Hybrid Vehicles: Preprint
Thermoelectric power generator for variable thermal power source
Technical Report
·
Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EDT 2009
·
OSTI ID:951806
Feasibility of Thermoelectrics for Waste Heat Recovery in Hybrid Vehicles: Preprint
Conference
·
Fri Nov 30 23:00:00 EST 2007
·
OSTI ID:922548
Thermoelectric power generator for variable thermal power source
Patent
·
Tue Apr 14 00:00:00 EDT 2015
·
OSTI ID:1178004