Thermal analysis of thermo-electric power generation system for the waste heat recovery from a marine diesel engine aboard a handymax-size tanker

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Abstract

The waste heat recovery from marine diesel engines is important in terms of improving the energy efficiency of ships. Thermo-electric generator can be used to convert the waste heat in the ship to the electrical energy. This study investigates the effects of different thermo-electric materials and sea water temperatures on the thermal performance of the thermo-electric power generation system. The polyacetylene, Ba8Ga16Ge30, SiGe and (CuI)001Bi2Te3 are considered thermo-electric materials. The energy of the exhaust gases from the marine diesel engine on a handymax-size tanker is used as the waste heat source. The maximum electrical power of 117 kW is produced for (CuI)0.01Bi2Te3 at the sea water temperature of 5°C and the engine load of 100% MCR (Maximum Continuous Rating). However, the minimum electrical power of 18.74 kW is produced for the polyacetylene at 30°C and 75% MCR.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSustainable Development and Innovations in Marine Technologies - Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, IMAM 2022
EditorsSelma Ergin, C. Guedes Soares
PublisherCRC Press/Balkema
Pages429-435
Number of pages7
ISBN (Print)9781032416182
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023
Event19th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, IMAM 2022 - Istanbul, Turkey
Duration: 26 Sept 202229 Sept 2022

Publication series

NameSustainable Development and Innovations in Marine Technologies - Proceedings of the 19th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, IMAM 2022

Conference

Conference19th International Congress of the International Maritime Association of the Mediterranean, IMAM 2022
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityIstanbul
Period26/09/2229/09/22

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Keywords

  • Electrical power
  • Exhaust gas
  • Thermo-electric material
  • Thermo-electric power generation
  • Waste heat recovery

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