Design and Development of Eco-friendly Thermoelectric Cooler

Author: S.P. Prakash*, V. Nithyalakshmi, G. Sujatha and R. Marx Nirmal

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Abstract

This research aims to develop a cooling system that will provide a cooling effect using a thermoelectric module without the use of moving mechanical parts such as the condenser, compressor and evaporator. Working fluids (Refrigerants) are not required in a thermoelectric cooling system to produce a refrigeration effect. This device can cool liquid without the use of refrigerants. This compact design is particularly valuable for Choro fluorocarbon (CFC) elimination and would replace conventional refrigeration systems. In comparison to traditional compressors, which contain hazardous gases that are harmful to the environment, thermoelectric cooling is eco-friendly, vibration-free, and noiseless in operation. In the present work, the thermoelectric cooling system was fabricated by thermoelectric module (TEC1 12715) based on heat load calculation and 120 W DC electrical power (Switched-mode power supply) was supplied to a thermoelectric cooling system. The thermoelectric cooling system is

Keywords

Thermoelectric module, water cooling, temperature, refrigeration effect, C.O.P.

Conclusion

We have been successfully fabricated a thermoelectric water cooling system that fulfills the proposed goals. In the present project, the maximum refrigeration effect of the fabricated system at 120W power input is observed as 57.6W and the maximum C.O.P. at the same power as 0.48. The current model, on the other hand, can only be used to reduce the temperature of a modest heat load to a specific value. We can deduct from the given facts that thermoelectric cooling systems add a new dimension to cooling. Milk and other beverages can also be chilled using thermoelectric cooling technology. It has a significant impact on the conventional system. Thermoelectric cooling systems are small in size, have no frictional parts, require no coolant, and are light in weight. Before it can be issued for effective field use, it must undergo extensive adjustments.

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We have been successfully fabricated a thermoelectric water cooling system that fulfills the proposed goals. In the present project, the maximum refrigeration effect of the fabricated system at 120W power input is observed as 57.6W and the maximum C.O.P.