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Investigation of continuous pulse current source on the performance of phase change material-thermoelectric cooler system

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: In this particle, the influence of phase change materials (PCM) on the property of thermoelectric cooler (TEC) is studied by numerical simulation. The heat sink integrated with PCM is placed on the hot side of TEC to reduce the fluctuation of temperature under a continuous pulse current source. The performance of a single-layer PCM-TEC system with that of a single TEC system under continuous pulse current source is firstly compared. Based on this, the effects of current source type, PCM layer, pulse width, cooling load and pulse amplitude on the cooling performance of TEC are investigated in depth. The results show that, compared to a single TEC system, PCM is able to considerably enhance the cooling performance of the TEC during the phase transition period. Besides, increasing PCM layer or decreasing cooling load improves the phase change interval, which increases threefold when the cooling load increases from 0.02 W to 0.06 W. In addition, it is found that lower temperature can be achieved by increasing pulse width or pulse amplitude.

Source: e-Prime - Advances in Electrical Engineering Electronics and Energy

DOI: 10.1016/j.prime.2023.100163

Authors: Yanhong Guo, Xinyu Zhang, Jing Wang, Yuying Yan, Yong Ren

Institutions: University of Nottingham Ningbo China, University of Nottingham

Language: English

Topic: Advanced Thermoelectric Materials and Devices

Subfield: Materials Chemistry

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,400