Department - Author 1
Physics Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Physics
Date
6-2017
Primary Advisor
Peter Schwartz
Abstract/Summary
The purpose of our project was to characterize Peltier devices and determine if they were good candidates toward inexpensive off-grid solar powered refrigeration in poor countries. We measured the rate of cooling with a constant temperature thermal sink for different current inputs. Through numerous experiments we calculated the coefficient of performance for two different thermoelectric coolers (TECs) through a range of temperature differentials. In addition, we found the lowest temperature these Peltier chips could reach so that we could test the accuracy of the information provided by the manufacturers spec sheets. Overall the data gathered through our research is compelling toward the creation of TEC-driven refrigeration.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/physsp/154