Optimization of thermoelectric modules for maximum cooling capacity

Cryogenics ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 103241
Author(s):  
Eun Soo Jeong
Keyword(s):  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Thermoelectric Modules

Investigation of Thermal Performance of Primary and Secondary Thermoelectric Modules

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Simranjit Khalsa ◽  
A. G. Agwu Nnanna
Keyword(s):  
Heat Exchanger ◽  
Integrated Circuits ◽  
Integrated Circuit ◽  
Heat Sink ◽  
Thermoelectric Module ◽  
Experimental System ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Coefficient Of Performance ◽  
Measured Temperature ◽  
Thermoelectric Modules

This paper reports the findings of an investigation on application of secondary thermoelectric (TE) module as a heat exchanger for the primary TE module. The experimental system consists of two commercially available thermoelectric modules arranged thermally in series with a heat sink and an integrated circuit (IC) chip. Heat produced from the IC chip is transferred to the heat sink via the TE modules. A total of nine experimental setups were analyzed using measured temperature data to assess the efficacy of the setups. Experimental evidence shows that the secondary TE module provides additional cooling advantage. The cooling capacity for a system with secondary TE module is 10.95W compared to 3.5W for systems where secondary modules are non-existent. The respective coefficient of performance, COP = Qc/Qp are 2.43 and 0.78. The use of a secondary TE module as a heat exchanger for the primary thermoelectric module is ineffective when compared with liquid-cooled heat exchanger. Results further showed that during early stages of heating and cooling processes, there exists lag in response time between the integrated circuits chip. This could result in over-heating or under-cooling the IC chip.

LASER-ASSISTED ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING OF BI2TE3-BASED THERMOELECTRIC MODULES

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Zhang ◽  
Sanjay Sampath ◽  
Jon P. Longtin ◽  
David J. Hwang
Keyword(s):  
Additive Manufacturing ◽  
Thermoelectric Modules

A simplified method of temperature control maximizing productivity of the batch reactor; The effect of inertia of the cooling system

1982 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 454-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
František Jiráček ◽  
Josef Horák
Keyword(s):  
Mathematical Model ◽  
Temperature Control ◽  
Cooling System ◽  
Batch Reactor ◽  
Exothermic Reaction ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Variable Activity ◽  
Simplified Method ◽  
Opening And Closing ◽  
Time Of Operation

The effect has been studied of the inertia of the cooling system on the reliability of control of the temperature of the reaction mixture. The study has been made using a mathematical model of the batch reactor with an exothermic reaction. The temperature has been controlled by a two-level controller opening and closing the flow of the coolant. The aim of the control has been to maintain a constant value of the degree of utilization of the cooling capacity of the reactor. The instantaneous value of the degree of utilization has been assessed from the ratio of times for which the cooling system is idle to the time of operation. The reliability of control has been studied for variable activity of the catalyst.

scholarly journals Evaporative Cooling Options for Building Air-Conditioning: A Comprehensive Study for Climatic Conditions of Multan (Pakistan)

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 3061 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shazia Noor ◽  
Hadeed Ashraf ◽  
Muhammad Sultan ◽  
Zahid Mahmood Khan
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Air Conditioning ◽  
Evaporative Cooling ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Human Thermal Comfort ◽  
Work Input ◽  
System Configurations

This study provides comprehensive details of evaporative cooling options for building air-conditioning (AC) in Multan (Pakistan). Standalone evaporative cooling and standalone vapor compression AC (VCAC) systems are commonly used in Pakistan. Therefore, seven AC system configurations comprising of direct evaporative cooling (DEC), indirect evaporative cooling (IEC), VCAC, and their possible combinations, are explored for the climatic conditions of Multan. The study aims to explore the optimum AC system configuration for the building AC from the viewpoints of cooling capacity, system performance, energy consumption, and CO2 emissions. A simulation model was designed in DesignBuilder and simulated using EnergyPlus in order to optimize the applicability of the proposed systems. The standalone VCAC and hybrid IEC-VCAC & IEC-DEC-VCAC system configurations could achieve the desired human thermal comfort. The standalone DEC resulted in a maximum COP of 4.5, whereas, it was 2.1 in case of the hybrid IEC-DEC-VCAC system. The hybrid IEC-DEC-VCAC system achieved maximum temperature gradient (21 °C) and relatively less CO2 emissions as compared to standalone VCAC. In addition, it provided maximum cooling capacity (184 kW for work input of 100 kW), which is 85% higher than the standalone DEC system. Furthermore, it achieved neutral to slightly cool human thermal comfort i.e., 0 to −1 predicted mean vote and 30% of predicted percentage dissatisfied. Thus, the study concludes the hybrid IEC-DEC-VCAC as an optimum configuration for building AC in Multan.

scholarly journals Experimental and numerical study on the thermal control strategy for a gas foil bearing enhanced with thermoelectric modules

2020 ◽  
Vol 138 ◽  
pp. 106581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam Martowicz ◽  
Jakub Roemer ◽  
Michał Lubieniecki ◽  
Grzegorz Żywica ◽  
Paweł Bagiński
Keyword(s):  
Control Strategy ◽  
Numerical Study ◽  
Thermal Control ◽  
Thermoelectric Modules ◽  
Foil Bearing

scholarly journals Comparison of Industrial Quenching Oils

Metals ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 250
Author(s):  
Jiří Hájek ◽  
Zaneta Dlouha ◽  
Vojtěch Průcha
Keyword(s):  
State Of The Art ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Steel Grade ◽  
Cooling Curves ◽  
Cooling Process ◽  
Industrial Practice ◽  
Product Size ◽  
Cct Curve ◽  
Hardening Power ◽  
The Impact

This article is a response to the state of the art in monitoring the cooling capacity of quenching oils in industrial practice. Very often, a hardening shop requires a report with data on the cooling process for a particular quenching oil. However, the interpretation of the data can be rather difficult. The main goal of our work was to compare various criteria used for evaluating quenching oils. Those of which prove essential for operation in tempering plants would then be introduced into practice. Furthermore, the article describes monitoring the changes in the properties of a quenching oil used in a hardening shop, the effects of quenching oil temperature on its cooling capacity and the impact of the water content on certain cooling parameters of selected oils. Cooling curves were measured (including cooling rates and the time to reach relevant temperatures) according to ISO 9950. The hardening power of the oil and the area below the cooling rate curve as a function of temperature (amount of heat removed in the nose region of the Continuous cooling transformation - CCT curve) were calculated. V-values based on the work of Tamura, reflecting the steel type and its CCT curve, were calculated as well. All the data were compared against the hardness and microstructure on a section through a cylinder made of EN C35 steel cooled in the particular oil. Based on the results, criteria are recommended for assessing the suitability of a quenching oil for a specific steel grade and product size. The quenching oils used in the experiment were Houghto Quench C120, Paramo TK 22, Paramo TK 46, CS Noro MO 46 and Durixol W72.

scholarly journals Evaporator Optimization of Refrigerator Systems Using Quality Analysis

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 555
Author(s):  
Sangkyung Na ◽  
Sanghun Song ◽  
Seunghyuk Lee ◽  
Jehwan Lee ◽  
Hyun Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Consumption ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Cooling Capacity ◽  
Operating Conditions ◽  
Quality Analysis ◽  
Lubricating Oil ◽  
Optimal Operating ◽  
Compressor Piston ◽  
Refrigerator Temperature ◽  
Visualization Experiments

In this study, evaporator optimization, via both experimental and simulation methods was conducted. To evaluate the evaporator performance, under the optimal system, the compressor operating time and the effects of oil on the refrigerator system were studied. If the temperature of the refrigerator chamber reaches the setting value, the compressor stops working and it leads to the temperature of the refrigerator chamber slowly increasing, due to the heat transfer to the ambient. When the refrigerator temperature is out of the setting range, the compressor works again, and the refrigerator repeats this process until the end of its life. These on/off period can be controlled through the compressor piston movement. To determine the optimal compressor operating conditions, experiments of monthly power consumption were conducted under various compressor working times and the lowest power consumption conditions was determined when the compressor worked continuously. Lubricating oil, the refrigerator system, using oil, also influenced the system performance. To evaluate the effect of oil, oil eliminated and oil systems were compared based on cooling capacity and power consumption. The cooling capacity of the oil eliminated system was 2.6% higher and the power consumption was 3.6% lower than that of the oil system. After determining the optimal operating conditions of the refrigerator system, visualization experiments and simulations were conducted to decide the optimal evaporator and the conventional evaporator size can be reduced by approximately 2.9%.

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