Title
Evaluation Of Thermo-Electric Generators To Increase Transit Bus Fuel Economy
Secondary Author(s)
Brooker, R. Paul
Report Number
FSEC-CR-2086-18
Keywords
Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Transportation
Abstract
This project demonstrates the effectiveness of a 1000-watt capable thermoelectric generator (TEG) on a diesel fueled transit bus. It examines the fuel savings potential of the TEG providing an alternative form of energy from engine exhaust waste heat. FSEC provided technical assistance and performed third party evaluation of the TEG performance data as it was recorded during transit routes (LYNX, Orlando, FL). This technology can provide a new way to reduce demand on an electric alternator or provide power for accessory devices and achieve reductions in fuel consumption and emissions on a transit bus.
Date Published
8-22-2018
Subjects
Alternative Fuel Vehicles; Transportation
STARS Citation
Florida Solar Energy Center and Colon, Carlos, "Evaluation Of Thermo-Electric Generators To Increase Transit Bus Fuel Economy" (2018). FSEC Energy Research Center®. 49.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/fsec/49