Research

Hydrogen Engine and Thermoelectric Conversion Hybrid System Research and Development Unit

KEYWORDS

  • hydrogen engines
  • thermoelectric conversion
  • thermal efficiency
  • waste heat recovery
  • fluid and heat transfer control
  • surface modification
  • carbon neutrality
  • Development of Thermoelectric Conversion System Implementation Theory for Ultra-Efficient Exhaust Heat Recovery in Hydrogen Engines

This unit has set a goal of developing a highly efficient thermoelectric conversion system. By incorporating a thermoelectric module into a hybrid hydrogen engine system, we are conducting research aimed at establishing the theoretical framework for creating and implementing technology that efficiently transfers waste heat. Once this theory is established, it is expected to advance the development and adoption of vehicles with high fuel efficiency, high torque at low-speed, and a long driving range. Additionally, the technology is anticipated to be applied to refrigeration compressors and other applications, thereby significantly advancing efforts toward carbon neutrality.

Research staff

  • Unit Leader Professor

    Koichi NISHIBE

    Fluid engineering

  • Professor

    Akemi ITO

    Internal combustion engines, Tribology

  • Associate Professor

    Yutaka KAMEYAMA

    Manufacturing and production engineering, Material processing

  • Associate Professor

    Yoshinao KISHIMOTO

    Strength of materials, Mechanical Materials

Research objective

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