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Optimal performance of a thermoelectric refrigerator

Journal Article · · Energy Sources
By employing an externally and internally irreversible Carnot-like reversed heat engine model, the coefficient of performance and maximum cooling rate have been determined for a thermoelectric refrigerator. The irreversibilities can be characterized by a single parameter called the device-design parameter. The coefficient of performance and the cooling rate increase with an increase of the device-design parameter, which appears in the equations for maximum cooling rate and coefficient of performance.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
377984
Journal Information:
Energy Sources, Journal Name: Energy Sources Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 18; ISSN 0090-8312; ISSN EGYSAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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