Efficiency
Currently, ATEGs are about 5% efficient. However, advancements in thin-film and quantum well technologies could increase efficiency up to 15% in the future.
The efficiency of an ATEG is governed by the thermoelectric conversion efficiency of the materials and the thermal efficiency of the two heat exchangers. The ATEG efficiency can be expressed as:
ζOV = ζCONV х ζHX х ρ
Where:
ζOV : The overall efficiency of the ATEG
ζCONV : Conversion efficiency of thermoelectric materials
ζHX: Efficiency of the heat exchangers
ρ : The ratio between the heat passed through thermoelectric materials to that passed from the hot side to the cold side
Read more about this topic: Automotive Thermoelectric Generator
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