Study On Thermal Performance Of Thermoelectric Cooling Module

Safirul Ikhmal , Saharudin (2009) Study On Thermal Performance Of Thermoelectric Cooling Module. Project Report. UTeM, Melaka,Malaysia. (Submitted)

	PDF (24 Pages) Study_On_Thermal_Perforrmance_Of_Thermoelectric_Cooling_Module_Safirul_Ikhmal_Bin_Saharudin_TK2950.S24_2009_-_24_Pages.pdf - Submitted Version Download (306kB)
	PDF (Full Text) Study_On_Thermal_Perforrmance_Of_Thermoelectric_Cooling_Module_Safirul_Ikhmal_Bin_Saharudin_TK2950.S24_2009.pdf - Submitted Version Restricted to Registered users only Download (1MB)

Abstract

Thermoelectric module is a device that converts electrical energy to cold and hot temperature and it is called Peltier effect. This cooling system used direct current (DC) as a power supply. Thermoelectric is made from two thin ceramic plates and in the middle of this two plates consist of two semi conductor material in series denoted as P-type and N-type. Current that flow through this thermoelectric will make N-type has an excess of electrons or negative charge, while the P type material has a deficit of electrons or positive charge. The combination of two types of semi conductor will construct an electrical connection in series and thermal connection in parallel. Electrons that moved from P-type to N-type will make one side cooled and vice versa. The main focus in this project is to find the physical properties and performance curve of thermoelectric module. The physical properties and performance curve obtained from this experiment are compared to other journals and previous research. Most of thermoelectric module manufacturer are not concern about this matters. The experiment only focused on the cooling system. The concept of thermoelectric module cooling system is used in various applications such as mobile refrigerator in car connected to automobile cigarette lighter. The cooling capacity of thermoelectric can be determined from the physical properties and the performance curve. The value of physical properties of thermoelectric obtained from this experiment are Seebeck coefficient, α = 0.0468 VoC-1, thermal conductivity, Kt is 0.4074 WoC-1, and resistance R = 2.3603 Ω.

Actions (login required)

View Item