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Thermal Performance Investigation of Thermoelectric Cooling System with Various Hot-Side Cooling Methods Prasetyo, Bowo Y; Rosulindo, Parisya P; Wang, Fujen
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 28, No. 1
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Thermoelectric devices have been widely used in various applications, including cooling and power generation. The potential application of thermoelectric cooling systems has been studied. However, these systems still face challenges in achieving optimal performance compared with other cooling systems. Several factors, including the hot-side cooling method, influence the performance of thermoelectric systems. This study aimed to investigate the effects of different hot-side cooling methods on the thermoelectric performance and thermal behavior of thermoelectric cooling systems. The testing methods involved the combination of the thermoelectric module with five hot-side heat exchangers, including a square heatsink, a round heatsink, a two-pipe heat pipe, four-pipe heat pipe, and a liquid cooler, with variations in the operating voltage. The experimental results reveal that the different heat exchangers considerably affected the system performance. The liquid cooler consistently achieved the lowest hot- and cold-side temperatures among all heat exchangers. In the case of the ratio of the cooling capacity and temperature difference across the module, the liquid cooler attained the highest values at 12 and 9 V. In addition, the square heatsink exhibited the highest ratio at 6 V. Meanwhile, the coefficient of performance (COP) values were relatively similar in the various heat exchangers, with the liquid cooler generally showing higher COP values.
Liquid-Cooled Thermoelectric Modules: Potential for Efficient Water Harvesting Through Air Condensation Prasetyo, Bowo Yuli; Yuliane, Aindri; Rosulindo, Parisya Premiera; Wang, Fujen
Makara Journal of Technology Vol. 28, No. 3
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Water is one of the essential natural resources for the sustaining life of all beings on this planet. In general, groundwater is used to meet daily needs, although the availability of this water source becomes a major concern, particularly in some areas with limited access to it. Air condensation is a solution for providing water in such areas. This study aims to explore the potential of utilizing the thermoelectric technology as an alternative solution for water provision. An experiment is conducted using a system consisting of single liquid-cooled thermoelectric cooling devices/modules (TECs). Three types/variants of TECs with different cooling capacities are tested at three different operating voltages. During the tests, changes in physical quantities are recorded for analysis, along with amount of water produced. The results demonstrate notable performance differences between all TEC variants. The highest cooling capacity is achieved by the TEC-1 variant, albeit with higher current usage. The TEC-3 variant delivers the lowest performance of all. TEC-2 obtains the highest water yield, producing 46.9 g of water at 12 V, while TEC-1 and TEC-3 produce 34.4 and 13.2 g, respectively. The highest condensation rate, i.e., 3.72%, is achieved by TEC-2, at 9 V, while the lowest energy consumption, i.e., 3.74 kWh/L, is shown by TEC-2, at 12 V.