What is a Thermoelectric Cooler?
The technical term for a thermoelectric cooler is Peltier Effect Cooler. It is named after Charles Peltier, who discovered this technology marvel. The effect of current flowing through two conductive materials caused heating and cooling came from his experiments in 1834. It wasn’t until the manufacture of semiconductors that the phenomenon became practical for cooling and heating. The electric current passing through two sheets of semiconductor material produces the same effect as the initial experiments. Learn more about the Peltier Effect.
What is the advantage of a Peltier Cooler?
A Thermoelectric Air-to-Air Cooler is ideal choice for design engineers that need a solid-state cooler with compact design and DC operation. These coolers employ forced air convection by utilizing IP54 axial fans. The standard range for these assemblies is 60W to 200W. The coolers are ETL recognized and RoHS compliant. They do not need any refrigerant and can be installed in any mounting position.
The ceramic materials used in the thermoelectric coolers are much more durable than typical cooling systems that tend to corrode or require mechanical switching, greatly improving the durability and dependability of the components.
What is the difference between Peltier Thermoelectric Cooler and conventional compressor cooling systems?
Peltier Thermoelectric Coolers generate cold using electrical energy and, unlike compressor cooling systems, do not require any cooling liquid or mechanically moving parts.
What are the advantages of Peltier Cooling Technology?
Installation position: They are mobile and can be installed in any mounting position.
Durability: They have no mechanically moving parts, which results in low wear and tear and minimal maintenance.
Robust: They are insensitive to vibration, shocks, high ambient temperatures, polluted ambient air and strong accelerations.
Control accuracy: The temperature of a thermocooler is electrically controllable and can be set very precisely.
Reversible: Due to the Peltier effect, the Thermoelectric Cooler can be used as a heater or cooler by simply reversing the direction of the current.
Can I operate Peltier Thermocooler at a wide voltage range?
No, Peltier Thermocooler can only be operated with direct current. Please follow the instructions on the device.
Do Thermoelectric Coolers need a thermostat?
Yes, these coolers need a thermostat and controlling device to turn them on and off. Special thermostats and controllers are available for electronic equipment enclosures.
What are typical applications of Peltier Thermoelectric Coolers?
Peltier Thermocooler feature a cooling capacity of max. 200W and are used in applications with limited installation space.
Typical applicationd are: Food Trolleys, Water/Wine Coolers, Food Distribution Systems, Food Transportantion, Air conditioning of electrical housings and control cabinets, CCTV, ATMs, Outdoor Enclosures, Windmills, Spacecraft/Satellite, CCTV Boxes, Analytical/Medical Instrumentation, Industrial Instrumentation, Telecom Cabinets, etc.