Tubular heat exchanger with thermoelectric power generation function
US12262638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F2275/06
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tubular heat exchanger, with a thermoelectric power generation function, includes: a thermoelectric power generation module 2 mounted on an outer circumferential surface of the heat exhaust tube 1; and a cooling pipe 3 mounted on an outer circumferential surface of the thermoelectric power generation module 2. The cooling pipe 3 is for allowing a cooling material to flow therethrough. The thermoelectric power generation module 2 performs thermoelectric power generation by using the outer circumferential surface of the heat exhaust tube 1 as a high-temperature source and using the inner circumferential surface of the cooling pipe 3 as a low-temperature source. The cooling pipe 3 is in tight attachment to the outer circumferential surface of the thermoelectric power generation module 2.
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