Study on Characteristics of Heat Exchangers Using Thermoelectric Modules

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This paper presents the investigation and development of heat exchangers incorporated with thermoelectric modules. Firstly, the characteristics of the modules themselves are evaluated with respect to the applied DC power. Then, the modules-based heat exchangers with an amplification apparatus to enhance cooling effects are designed and developed. The cooling performance of the proposed heat exchangers is experimentally investigated with respect to the magnitude and pattern of input DC power, along with cooling liquids. The results denote that the heat exchangers using thermoelectric modules can be effectively used in the field of the various cooling system.