The influence of the Thomson effect on the performance of a thermoelectric cooler

Huang, Mei‐Jiau; Yen, Ruey‐Hor; Wang, Anbang

doi:10.1016/j.ijheatmasstransfer.2004.05.040

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“…The first simplification was addressed in [3], where it was analytically (with rather simple formulae) concluded that the influence of Thomson on COP is about 2%. This influence was further explained in [4], reporting qualitatively that the fraction of both Fourier and Joule heating at the cold face is reduced by Thomson. The second simplification was studied in [5], concluding that it is very important to consider temperature-dependent properties to design high-performance TEC's.…”

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Finite element analysis and material sensitivity of Peltier thermoelectric cells coolers

Pérez-Aparicio

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2012

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

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In this work, a finite element simulation of a commercial thermoelectric cell, working as a cooling heat pump, is presented. The finite element is three-dimensional, non-linear in its formulation (using quadratic temperature-dependence on material properties) and fully coupled, including the Seebeck, Peltier, Thomson and Joule effects. Another special interface finite element is developed to prescribe the electric intensity, taking advantage of repetitions and symmetries. A thorough study of the distributions of voltage, temperature and the corresponding fluxes is presented, and the performance of the cell is compared with those of the manufacturer and simplified analytical formulations, showing a good agreement with the former. Combining the finite element model with the Monte Carlo technique, a Sensitivity Analysis is presented to take into account the performance variables dependence on the material properties, geometrical parameters and prescribed values. This analysis, which can be considered a first step to optimize these devices, concludes that the temperature-dependence of the material properties such as electric conductivity and Seebeck coefficient is very relevant on the cell performance.

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Finite element analysis and material sensitivity of Peltier thermoelectric cells coolers

Pérez-Aparicio

Palma

Taylor

2012

International Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer

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“…A sketch of a TEC is provided in Figure 2. The performance characteristics of the device depend primarily on the construction materials [32]. The COP of a thermoelectric cooler ranges from approximately.…”

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Design, characterisation and performance evaluation of a Peltier-driven cryo-adhesive fixture for manufacturing operations

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Workholding and fixturing is a critically important aspect of manufacturing that has direct implications for the quality of the manufactured component during processing as well as a direct impact on the cost of the component. The field of workholding is mature with numerous techniques employed, mostly using contact pressure, but also using magnetics and adhesives. Looking to nature for inspiration presents us with the use of ice as a mechanism for adhesion, referred to as cryo-adhesion. Cryo-adhesion offers some advantages over more traditional fixturing methods such as removing contact pressure and therefore reducing the dependence on the machining of complex, intricate bespoke fixtures. While the concept of ice adhesion is known, there is minimal research presented on the application of ice adhesion in manufacturing processes. This research reports on the development of a novel Peltier-based cryo-cooling fixture for workholding in manufacturing operations. The research provides insight into the main interactions that might be experienced in manufacturing type scenarios and presents findings on the cryo fixture's thermal and geometric characteristics, the use of the novel cryo fixture for holding various materials under tensile and shear loads, and a consideration of contact area and surface roughness on the cryo fixture performance.

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“…Sb 2 Te 3 and Bi 2 Te 3 can be used for many different applications such as power generation and cooling devices [10]. Thermoelectric power generators and cooler have many advantages over conventional refrigerators and power generators such as long life, no moving parts, no green house gases, no noise, low maintenance and high reliability [11][12][13].…”

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Optical Properties and Electronic Band Structure of Topological Insulators (on A⁵₂B⁶₃Compound Based)

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The influence of the Thomson effect on the performance of a thermoelectric cooler

Cited by 124 publications

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Finite element analysis and material sensitivity of Peltier thermoelectric cells coolers

Finite element analysis and material sensitivity of Peltier thermoelectric cells coolers

Design, characterisation and performance evaluation of a Peltier-driven cryo-adhesive fixture for manufacturing operations

Optical Properties and Electronic Band Structure of Topological Insulators (on A⁵₂B⁶₃Compound Based)

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The influence of the Thomson effect on the performance of a thermoelectric cooler

Cited by 124 publications

References 8 publications

Finite element analysis and material sensitivity of Peltier thermoelectric cells coolers

Finite element analysis and material sensitivity of Peltier thermoelectric cells coolers

Design, characterisation and performance evaluation of a Peltier-driven cryo-adhesive fixture for manufacturing operations

Optical Properties and Electronic Band Structure of Topological Insulators (on A52B63Compound Based)

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