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Characterization and Flexibility of a ThermoElectric Refrigeration Unit

Year: 2019

Type: conference-paper

Abstract: The ThermoElectric Refrigerator (TER) is a solid-state energy-conversion technology which exploits the Peltier effect to convert electricity into thermal energy for heating or cooling. This system has been used in residential and commercial sectors. Therefore, TERs are potentially useful to offer energy services required by the electrical grid. In this article, a model of a TER is developed and characterized by experimental data. It is shown that the TER can operate as a flexible load by modifying the internal temperature set point. A Proportional-Integral controller able to follow the set-point change is used. Finally, a TER flexibility analysis is developed, achieving downward and upward flexibility in energy consumption.

Source: International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC)

DOI: 10.1109/upec.2019.8893548

Authors: Cesar Diaz-Londono, Diana Enescu, Andrea Mazza, Fredy Ruiz

Institutions: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Valahia University of Targoviste, Politecnico di Torino

Language: English

Topic: Smart Grid Energy Management

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: green

Funder: Fundación CeiBA