Development of innovative TEG systems optimized for energy harvesting from EAF off-gas cooling water and radiative waste heat sources designed to be cost-effectively InTEGrated within steel plants

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InTEGrated is the continuation of the THERELEXPRO project. InTEGrated research will develop innovative thermoelectric generation prototypes based on the concepts of compactness, modularity and overheating protection systems, as highlighted by the experience gained from the former project. New prototypes will be optimized for energy harvesting from EAF off-gas cooling water and high temperature radiative waste heat, designed to be integrated within new or existing plants. A dedicated finite-element “system model” will be created, able to simulate the performance of thermoelectric systems. InTEGrated will address key improvements aimed to raise the technology up to TRL 7.