Oil-cooled thermoelectric energy harvesting for aero-engine sensing system

To enhance the performance and reliability of aircraft propulsion systems, an integrated<br />bearing condition monitoring system is proposed. This intelligent bearing must have advanced health<br />management capabilities to provide early warning of problems. In most commercial high-tem...

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Main Authors: Bahareh Zaghari, Imran Bashir, Alex S. Weddell, Neil M. White, Terry J. Harvey, Ling Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-12-01
Series:Proceedings
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/2/13/965
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Summary:To enhance the performance and reliability of aircraft propulsion systems, an integrated<br />bearing condition monitoring system is proposed. This intelligent bearing must have advanced health<br />management capabilities to provide early warning of problems. In most commercial high-temperature<br />applications, the sensing system is located externally due to lack of appropriate electronic devices<br />that can function at high temperature. This paper presents the design and implementation of a<br />self-powered sensing system for use in a high-temperature aircraft environment. The performance of<br />the thermoelectric generator and energy availability to process acceleration data is shown from our<br />laboratory tests based on realistic operating conditions.
ISSN:2504-3900