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DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Impact Factor (2025): 6.9
DOI Prefix: 10.47001/IRJIET
Vol 10 No 5 (2026): Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 204-208
International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology
OPEN ACCESS | Research Article | Published Date: 12-05-2026
This project presents the design and development of a Waste Oil Burner integrated with a Thermoelectric Power Generation system capable of converting heat energy from burning waste engine oil into usable direct current electricity. The growing demand for alternative energy sources and the increasing problem of improper waste oil disposal from motorcycles and vehicles have created a need for a solution that addresses both concerns simultaneously. This system achieves that by combining a simple fabricated oil-wick stove with thermoelectric Peltier modules to harvest electrical energy from combustion heat that would otherwise be entirely wasted.It offers a viable solution for off-grid and rural electrification where both waste oil availability and limited electricity access are common conditions. With further development, the concept can be extended to other waste heat sources and adapted for larger loads, making it a meaningful contribution to the field of small-scale renewable and waste energy recovery systems.
Waste Oil Burner, Thermoelectric Generator, TEC1-12706 Peltier Module, Seebeck Effect, DC-DC Boost Converter, Waste Heat Recovery, Off-Grid Power Generation, Thermoelectric Power, Mild Steel Stove, Water Cooling Circuit, LED Load, Lithium-Ion Startup, Series Connection, Energy Recovery, Rural Electrification.
Rohan Salunke, Avinash Sakhare, Bhagyesh Patil, Sushil Bahir, & Dr. V.T. Tale. (2026). Waste Oil Power Generation. International Research Journal of Innovations in Engineering and Technology - IRJIET, 10(5), 204-208. Article DOI https://doi.org/10.47001/IRJIET/2026.105027
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