How could you improve waste heat recovery systems in cars coolants.

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Waste heat recovery systems are already implemented in cars, effectively utilizing excess heat from the engine to improve efficiency. However, there are challenges in maximizing their potential, including cost, complexity, and integration with existing systems. Improvements could focus on enhancing materials and technologies to better capture and convert waste heat. Additionally, further research and development could lead to more widespread adoption and innovation in this area. Overall, while current systems are efficient, there is significant room for advancement in waste heat recovery in automotive applications.
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What are the possibilities of using a waste heat recovery systems in the coolants of cars? Why is it not being done yet and how can it be improved?
 
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tabish said:
What are the possibilities of using a waste heat recovery systems in the coolants of cars? Why is it not being done yet and how can it be improved?

Welcome to the PF.

It is already being done in all cars, and fairly efficiently.

Is this question for schoolwork?
 
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