Trough filter with integrated thermoelectric generator, vehicle including trough filter, and method of treating exhaust gas
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
F01N-005/02
F01N-003/033
출원번호
US-0690186
(2012-11-30)
등록번호
US-9027334
(2015-05-12)
발명자
/ 주소
Backhaus-Ricoult, Monika
Ketcham, Thomas Dale
출원인 / 주소
Corning Incorporated
대리인 / 주소
Russell, Michael
인용정보
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1인용 특허 :
7
초록▼
A trough filter integrated with a thermoelectric generator includes annular filter modules having a support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a support structure at its outer circumference. The filter elements may be configured to form troughs. An annular exhaust gas outlet
A trough filter integrated with a thermoelectric generator includes annular filter modules having a support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a support structure at its outer circumference. The filter elements may be configured to form troughs. An annular exhaust gas outlet channel or gas inlet channel may be formed between filter modules. The thermoelectric generator may be positioned in the exhaust gas outlet or inlet channel. A vehicle includes the trough filter integrated with a thermoelectric generator downstream from an internal combustion engine. A method of treating exhaust gas uses a trough filter with an integrated thermoelectric generator.
대표청구항▼
1. A trough filter or substrate integrated with a thermoelectric generator, wherein: the trough filter comprises: a first annular filter module comprising a first support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a second support structure at its outer circumference; anda second an
1. A trough filter or substrate integrated with a thermoelectric generator, wherein: the trough filter comprises: a first annular filter module comprising a first support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a second support structure at its outer circumference; anda second annular filter module comprising a third support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a fourth support structure at its outer circumference, whereinthe filter elements are configured to form troughs,the first and second filter modules are concentric,an inner diameter of the second filter module is larger than an outer diameter of the first filter module, andan annular exhaust gas outlet or inlet channel is formed between the first filter module and the second filter module by providing a gap between the second support structure and the third support structure; andthe thermoelectric generator is positioned in the exhaust gas outlet or inlet channel and the thermoelectric generator comprises: a first heat exchanger connected to the second support structure;a second heat exchanger;a first thermoelectric module positioned between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger;a third heat exchanger connected to the third support structure; anda second thermoelectric module positioned between the second heat exchanger and the third heat exchanger. 2. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein at least one of the filter elements comprises a porous material. 3. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein at least one of the filter elements comprises a catalyst. 4. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein the trough filter or substrate comprises a member selected from the group consisting of cordierite, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, aluminum titanate, eucryptite, mullite, calcium aluminate, zirconium phosphate, and spodumene. 5. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein the first heat exchanger is connected to the second support structure by direct, physical contact, and the third heat exchanger is connected to the third support structure by direct, physical contact. 6. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein the first heat exchanger is connected to the second support structure via a thermal transfer medium, and the third heat exchanger is connected to the third support structure via a thermal transfer medium. 7. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric generator is exposed to a fluid that flows through the trough filter. 8. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric generator is not exposed to a fluid that flows through the trough filter. 9. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1 further comprising a cooling circuit that is in thermal contact with the thermoelectric generator. 10. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric generator is configured to cool inner dimensions of the trough filter. 11. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1 further comprising at least one temperature sensor configured to measure a temperature of inner dimensions of the trough filter. 12. The trough filter or substrate of claim 1, wherein the thermoelectric generator comprises a plurality of n-type components and a plurality of p-type components. 13. The trough filter or substrate of claim 12, wherein the n-type and p-type components are alternating n-type rings and p-type rings. 14. A vehicle comprising an internal combustion engine, a trough filter or substrate integrated with a thermoelectric generator, and an exhaust gas outlet or inlet running from the internal combustion engine through the trough filter, wherein: the trough filter or substrate integrated with the thermoelectric generator is positioned downstream from an exhaust manifold of the internal combustion engine;the trough filter or substrate separates particulate from the exhaust gas;the trough filter or substrate comprises: a first annular filter module comprising a first support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a second support structure at its outer circumference; anda second annular filter module comprising a third support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a fourth support structure at its outer circumference, whereinthe filter elements are configured to form troughs,the first and second filter modules are concentric,an inner diameter of the second filter module is larger than an outer diameter of the first filter module, andan annular exhaust gas outlet or inlet channel is formed between the first filter module and the second filter module by providing a gap between the second support structure and the third support structure; andthe thermoelectric generator is positioned in the exhaust gas outlet or inlet channel and the thermoelectric generator comprises: a first heat exchanger connected to the second support structure;a second heat exchanger;a first thermoelectric module positioned between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger;a third heat exchanger connected to the third support structure; anda second thermoelectric module positioned between the second heat exchanger and the third heat exchanger. 15. The vehicle of claim 14, wherein the trough filter or substrate is a gasoline particulate filter. 16. The vehicle of claim 15 further comprising an after-treatment system that comprises: the gasoline particulate filter; andat least two three-way catalyst substrates. 17. The vehicle of claim 16, wherein the gasoline particulate filter is positioned between the two three-way catalyst substrates. 18. The vehicle of claim 14, wherein the trough filter or substrate is a diesel particulate filter. 19. The vehicle of claim 18 further comprising an after-treatment system that comprises: the diesel particulate filter;a diesel oxidation catalyst substrate;a selective catalytic reduction substrate; andan ammonia slip catalyst substrate or a lean NOx trap. 20. The vehicle of claim 19, wherein the diesel particulate filter is positioned between the diesel oxidation catalyst substrate and the selective catalytic reduction substrate. 21. A method for converting heat into energy, the method comprising: flowing hot gas through a trough filter or substrate, wherein the trough filter or substrate comprises: a first annular filter module comprising a first support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a second support structure at its outer circumference; anda second annular filter module comprising a third support structure at its inner circumference, a filter element, and a fourth support structure at its outer circumference, whereinthe filter elements are configured to form troughs,the first and second filter modules are concentric,an inner diameter of the second filter module is larger than an outer diameter of the first filter module, andan annular exhaust gas outlet or inlet channel is formed between the first filter module and the second filter module by providing a gap between the second support structure and the third support structure; andexchanging heat between the flowing exhaust gas and at least one thermoelectric generator that is positioned in the exhaust gas outlet or inlet channel, wherein the thermoelectric generator comprises: a first heat exchanger connected to the second support structure;a second heat exchanger;a first thermoelectric module positioned between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger;a third heat exchanger connected to the third support structure; anda second thermoelectric module positioned between the second heat exchanger and the third heat exchanger. 22. The method of claim 21, further comprising reacting the exhaust gas with a catalyst during the flowing through the trough filter or substrate. 23. The method of claim 21, further comprising filtering the exhaust gas during the flowing through the trough filter or substrate. 24. The method of claim 21, further comprising flowing a coolant through a cooling circuit that is in thermal communication with the thermoelectric generator.
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