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About Thermoelectric Cooling - When to Use

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What is thermoelectric cooling?

Thermoelectric cooler (TEC) modules operate according to the Peltier effect.

When an electrical current is supplied, cooling power is provided through the module which, when used with appropriate thermal management components, dissipates heat away from the hot surface. By reversing the current supplied the modules can also be used to provide localised heating.

In order to operate these devices at the peak of their operational capability, pulse width modulation (PWM) is advocated, as the benefits are; minimised increase in temperature effects across the module, oscillation stability and increased temperature control.

Why do we use thermoelectric cooling?

Thermoelectric cooling is ideal for applications that require active cooling below ambient temperatures.

It is particularly suitable to localised cooling with the following design requirements:

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How is thermoelectric cooling applied?

Thermal management is applied to an engineering requirement by means of a thermoelectric assembly.

Adaptive® thermoelectric assemblies (heat pumps) consist of various thermal management components. Fans, heatsinks/ heatpipes and thermal interface products are used in combination with TECs to optimise cooling or heating efficiency.

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Thermoelectric Cooling Applications

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European Thermodynamics are leaders in the field of thermoelectrics and thermal management. We know which combinations of products and materials work best together.

To enquire about thermoelectric thermal management and how to optimise the solution to your engineering requirements contact us.

European Thermodynamics Ltd is a specialist thermal management engineering company based in Leicestershire, UK. We understand and address product performance issues caused by heat. Our global client base comes to us for our thermal management expertise, our commercial and research and development focus and our strong ties to academia. Our thermal management and energy harvesting brands are: Adaptive®, Spreadfast®, and Global Component Sourcing
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