Optimization of a Localized Air Conditioning System Using Thermoelectric Coolers for Commercial Vehicles

Wan, Qiushi; Deng, Yadong; Su, Chuqi

doi:10.1007/s11664-016-5089-x

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“…This voltage was produced since the temperature difference causes the electrons or other charged carriers to move from the hot side to the cold side of the metal which produced a current as shown in in Figure 1. This theory was found by Thomas Seebeck and is known as the Seebeck effect [2].…”

Section: Brief History Of Thermoelectric Principlesmentioning

confidence: 88%

Theoretical and Experimental Analysis of a Thermoelectric Air-conditioning System

Ademola¹

2020

Low-Temperature Technologies

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Thermoelectric devices use the Peltier effect that creates a heat flux between the junctions of two different types of materials. The thermoelectric module also referred to as a heat pump transfers heat from one side to the other when a DC current is applied. This study carried out the theoretical analysis of a thermoelectric air conditioning system. A prototype thermoelectric air conditioner of 286 W cooling capacity was built and a testing enclosure made from plywood and Styrofoam was also constructed in order to validate the theoretical result with an experimentation. It was discovered that thermoelectric air conditioning took 4 minutes to reach its desired temperature of 22°C, whereas the standard air conditioning system (refrigeration cycle) took 20 minutes to cool to a room temperature. Economically, it was also discovered that thermoelectric air conditioning system is 50% cheaper than the refrigeration cycle air conditioning systems. The thermoelectric air conditioner has cheaper maintenance and greater estimated life span of 7 years more than the refrigeration air conditioner. This is because the air conditioner that operates on the refrigeration cycle uses a rotating compressor, while the thermoelectric air conditioner uses thermometric module.

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Section: Brief History Of Thermoelectric Principlesmentioning

confidence: 88%