Advanced computational model for Peltier effect based refrigerators

Martínez, Álvaro; Astrain, D.; Rodríguez, A; Aranguren, Patricia

doi:10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2015.11.021

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“…Sometimes, another heat sink with fins is fixed inside the compartment to improve the heat transfer from the insulated volume which is cooled (fluid, solid) to the cold side of the TEC. In this case, the heat sink is cooled at a temperature lower than the insulated volume, and the heat flowing between the fins is collected by means of a fan [11][12][13];…”

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“…Steady-state analysis for a TEC is typically carried out by resorting to a set of approximations. The simplest model is based on the following assumptions: the Seebeck effect does not depend on temperature, there are no thermal or electrical contact resistances, there are no heat losses, and the Thomson coefficient is zero (μ ¼ 0Þ, so that the Thomson heat is absent [2,14,16]. In these conditions, there is no heat transfer from or to the external environment, so that the heat flows occur only between the source and the sink.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Thereby, the temperatures at the TEC terminals can be determined by using a dedicated model of the interconnected components. These temperatures are calculated from the solution of the overall system equations, in which all the temperature-dependent thermoelectric effects (Peltier, Seebeck, Thomson and Joule) are taken into account [17].…”

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Thermoelectric Refrigeration Principles

Enescu¹

2018

Bringing Thermoelectricity Into Reality

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This chapter recalls the general principles and main formulations useful in the study of thermoelectric coolers. Starting from the general heat diffusion equation, analytical expressions are introduced for the determination of cooling capacity and rate of heat rejection in steady-state conditions. When dealing with the whole refrigeration system, the limits of the steady-state analysis of the individual thermoelectric elements are pointed out, indicating the need for transient analysis supported by experimental evaluations. Then, the energy indicators are illustrated by considering the electrical power consumption, the thermal performance described by the dimensionless figure of merit, as well as the coefficient of performance. Furthermore, the main methods to enhance the thermoelectric cooler performance in refrigeration units are highlighted, with reference to highperformance materials, design aspects and temperature control systems. Finally, indications are reported on some applications of various thermoelectric refrigeration solutions, considering the technical aspects of the performance of these systems.

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“…Martinez.A et al [14] reported that increasing the voltage decreased the time required to lower the interior temperature and it is mentioned that for 24 V, the time taken to reduce the temperature to 10°C is 49 minutes and it is also compared with the computational model. Suwit Jugsujinda et al [15] developed a thermoelectric refrigerator of size 25 × 25 × 35 cm 3 and reported that one hour is the time taken to reduce the temperature from 30 o C to 20 o C.…”

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Design and Manufacturing of Thermoelectric Mini Portable Refrigerator using Autodesk Fusion 360 and Additive Manufacturing

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IJRTE

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The objective of this project is to develop portable thermoelectric refrigeration whose casing is designed using Autodesk Fusion 360 and manufactured by 3D printing. This refrigerator consists of thermoelectric module as cooling generator along with insulated cabin, thermostat and charging unit. Thermoelectric elements perform the same cooling function as Freon-based vapour compression or absorption refrigerators. The design of the refrigeration is based on the principle of thermoelectric module (i.e. Peltier effect) to create a hot side and a cold side. The cold side of the thermoelectric module is used for refrigeration purposes. On the other hand, the heat from the hot side of the module is rejected to the surroundings with the help of heat sinks and fan. Based on the heat load calculations, the thermoelectric module is selected. The system is fabricated and experimentally tested for the time taken to cool to the required temperature. The results showed that the system can maintain the temperature of approximately 10 °C with minimum power consumption of 64 Watt.

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“…More recent applications use TEC with different prototype design for refrigeration system (Martin-Gomez et al, 2016, Martinez, 2016. Vadi and Kulkarni, 2015 presented analysis of thermoelectric cooler performance using two modules connected in parallel, with Peltier module of 231W, 15.4V, 15A, TEC1-12715.…”

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Portable Thermoelectric Cooler Box Performance with Variation of Input Power and Cooling Load

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Akmal³

2018

Aceh Int. J. Sci. Technol

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The thermoelectric module is a device that works by using the Peltier effect when electrical power supplied on it. In this study, the thermoelectric module is applied as thermoelectric cooler (TEC) using air cooling heat sink where cooling box capacity is 22 L. This paper experimentally investigates the thermal performance of thermoelectric cooler with a variation on input power and cooling load. The investigation has been conducted by three variations on input power (50.5W, 72.72W and 113.64W) and by two variations of the cooling load using mineral water (1440 mL and 2880 mL) with input power 113.64W. The box temperature achieved at input power 50.5W, 72.72W and 113.64W are 19.98oC, 19.77oC and 18.52oC, respectively. While at the cooling load of 1440 mL and 2880 mL, the temperature achieved in the box are 22.45oC and 23.32oC, respectively. The test results showed that in variation on the input power from low to high, the temperature in box becomes lower on high input power and causes the lower of COP, this is because more energy could be absorbed on high input power. In the cooling load variation, the greater the cooling load given in cooling box, then the longer the box temperature stability can be achieved because of more energy needed for decreasing the temperature of cooling box.

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Advanced computational model for Peltier effect based refrigerators

Cited by 55 publications

References 30 publications

Thermoelectric Refrigeration Principles

Thermoelectric Refrigeration Principles

Design and Manufacturing of Thermoelectric Mini Portable Refrigerator using Autodesk Fusion 360 and Additive Manufacturing

Portable Thermoelectric Cooler Box Performance with Variation of Input Power and Cooling Load

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