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Experimental Investigation on Thermoelectric Chiller Driven by Solar Cell

Year: 2014

Type: article

Abstract: This paper presents experimental explorations on cooling performance of thermoelectric chillers being driven by solar cells, as well as comparison results to the performance being driven by fixed direct current. Solar energy is clear and limitless and can be collected by solar cells. We use solar cells to drive thermoelectric chillers, where the cold side is connected to the water tank. It is found that 250 mL of water can be cooled from 18.5°C to 13°C, where the corresponding coefficient of performance (COP) is changed between 0.55 and 1.05, when solar insolation is changed between 450 W/m2and 1000 W/m2. The experimental results demonstrate that the thermoelectric chiller driven by solar cell is feasible and effective for energy saving issues.

Source: International Journal of Photoenergy

DOI: 10.1155/2014/102510

Authors: Yen-Lin Chen, Zi-Jie Chien, Wen-Shing Lee, Ching-Song Jwo, Kun-Ching Cho

Institutions: National Taipei University of Technology, Texas A&M University

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,160