ThermoVolt Marine: Dual-Function Thermoelectric System for Waste Heat Recovery and Thermal Pollution Reduction in Marine Cooling Systems

This work explores a thermoelectric approach to reducing thermal pollution in marine engine cooling systems while enabling recovery of waste heat as electrical energy. A prototype system was developed and evaluated to investigate the feasibility of integrating thermoelectric modules into cooling loops. The study demonstrates the potential of this dual-function concept as a passive and scalable solution for improving energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact in marine applications.