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Improving the coefficient of performance of thermoelectric cooling systems: a review
Author(s) -
Riffat S. B.,
Ma Xiaoli
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
international journal of energy research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.808
H-Index - 95
eISSN - 1099-114X
pISSN - 0363-907X
DOI - 10.1002/er.991
Subject(s) - thermoelectric effect , thermoelectric cooling , coefficient of performance , thermoelectric materials , fabrication , mechanical engineering , thermoelectric generator , heat exchanger , engineering physics , engineering , materials science , process engineering , computer science , thermodynamics , physics , heat pump , medicine , alternative medicine , pathology
Abstract This paper reviews research carried out to improve the coefficient of performance of thermoelectric cooling systems during the past decade. This includes development of new materials for thermoelectric modules, optimisation of module design and fabrication, system analysis and heat exchange efficiency. Several conclusions are drawn. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.