New Optimization Strategy of Thermoelectric Coolers Applied to Automotive and Avionic Applications. (2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Caroff, Tristan; Sarno, Claude; Hodot, Romain; Brignone, Mauro; Simon, Julia
• Is Part Of: Materials today. Volume 2:Number 2(2015)
• Page Start: 751
• Page End: 760
• Publication Date: 2015
• Subjects: Thermoeletric -- Cooling -- Optimization -- Automotive -- Avionic; Materials science -- Congresses -- Periodicals; 620.1
• DOI: 10.1016/j.matpr.2015.05.095
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2214-7853

Abstract

Abstract: This paper deals with a new generic approach for multi-criteria optimization of thermoelectric coolers using multi-physic simulations. This approach is based on the determination of the optimal thermal resistance of a thermoelectric cooler in defined thermal environment. This new methodology is used to define optimized Peltier coolers for two specific applications studied in the frame of NANOTEG Eniac project: cooling of FPGA based processor for the next generation helicopters for Thales Aerospace Division and low power consumption solid state air-conditioning system for Fiat Research Center. This paper is a part of a series of planned publications on the ongoing work in the NANOTEG project.