Peltier cells based acclimatization system for a container passive building

Abstract

This paper analyses the hypothesis of using Peltier cells based heat pumps for the acclimatization of a real building. It define a possible design of a low cost reversible heat pump that allows combined heating and cooling of an high energy efficiency container house with a low emissions envelope. The climatic location has been indicated in Bologna (Italy). A complete and exhaustive mathematical model has been defined. The plant has been accurately designed by considering real industrial components. In particular, a preliminary dimensioning have been produced It clearly demonstrates that this plant can couple efficiently with a photovoltaic energy plant because of the seasonal distribution of consumption between heating and cooling needs.