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Originally Posted by serialk11r
That's great, only problem is a non-hybrid vehicle has no way of using 6kW!
I want to try taking a rather large turbine and gearing it straight to the crankshaft via pulley, it would do best at high rpms where typical cam phasing systems have the exhaust opening earliest.
For just generating enough electricity, getting 300W from heat alone isn't horribly difficult I think. Aluminum heat exchanger, 2kg worth of thermoelectric generators, and aluminum waterblock will go a long way. This would cost several thousand dollars, but this turbine generator would too.
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are u sure the thermoelectric generator is so expensive? have a look:
starting at like $5
POWER GENERATION TEG - HIGH TEMP THERMOELECTRIC PELTIER | eBay
and going up to $38
http://www.ebay.com/itm/THERMOELECTR...item27c36f54e4
it just depends on the item's size and power.
I'd imagine a bunch of these attached in the appropriate manner to the exhaust manifold (or farther down the pipe if it's too hot over there) should bring about enough power to run our ignition coil, headlights and fuel pump as necessary
the question is how do you hook them up properly...
I welcome all feedback