Peltier-Based Cooling Biomedical Organ Transport Device
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: Organ transplantation remains a vital therapeutic approach for end-stage organ failure, with the kidney being the most frequently transplanted organ. The baseline success of this clinical procedure depends directly on maintaining precise environmental thresholds during active transit. This paper details the structural development, numerical simulation, and quantitative benchmark evaluation of an active, ice-free biomedical cooling transport container. Utilizing a high-performance thermoelectric module (TEC1-12706) coupled with forced-convection heat sinks and optimized polyurethane foam insulation, the system actively counters ambient thermal loads. Transient thermal modeling via ANSYS was conducted to evaluate baseline heat flow profiles. Physical prototype implementation verified that the chamber systematically drops its internal operating temperature from an initial 31.0°C to an optimal, stable preservation target of 4.9°C within 22 minutes. The system successfully stabilizes temperatures safely within the mandatory 2°C to 8°C window, presenting a reliable alternative to traditional static ice storage methods.
Language: English
Subfield: Materials Chemistry
Field: Materials Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7166511873