ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS

Advantages

·         Thermoelectric to generate electricity for powering auto components such as lights, control system, GPS, electronic system and electronic braking etc.,

·         Improve fuel economy upto 5%. When engine runs in an automobile, battery is charged so that it can utilized for electrical appliances. But when TEG is used, it generates electricity and thus fuel efficiency can be increased.

·         Reduce Regulated Emissions and Greenhouse Gases.

                   

Limitations

·         Thermoelectric generator generate less electric power for the same heat flow i.e. they have low efficiency as compare to other mechanical power generator.

·         Thermoelectric generators are costly as compare to other generator.

·         Requires relatively constant heat source.

·        Low thermal characteristics. By heat dissipation any device depends upon on its thermal conductivity.