A novel method for modeling of thermo electric coolers

Apurb Das, T. Rohith Kumar, S. Gourishankar, Dhanup S. Pillai, T. Sudhakar Babu, N. Rajasekar

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Abstract

In the 21st century dearth of energy and degradation of environment are among the major two problems. Thermoelectric devices provide a solution to such problems. Thermo electric devices are very small in size and therefore finds a wide range of application in areas like military, marine, space rovers, automobile industry, food and packaging industry etc. This paper begins with fundamental concepts of Thermoelectric followed by simplified modelling equations of a Thermo Electric Cooler (TEC). An easy to use interface of MATLAB/Simulink model has been developed. The creditability of this paper lies in newly defined mathematical equations that results in a figure of merit and power consumption level that are much better as compared to outputs obtained by using existing methods of TEC Modelling. Using this concept as a base, an improved version of TEC, in practical terms, can be made in the future.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 7th International Conference on Power Systems, ICPS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages242-246
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538617892
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 15 Jun 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event7th International Conference on Power Systems, ICPS 2017 - Pune, India
Duration: 21 Dec 201723 Dec 2017

Publication series

Name2017 7th International Conference on Power Systems, ICPS 2017

Conference

Conference7th International Conference on Power Systems, ICPS 2017
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityPune
Period21/12/1723/12/17

Keywords

  • Cooling
  • photo voltaic panel
  • thermo electric cooler

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