If you know about Peltier modules, a solid-state fridge seems like an easy project. Pump 12V into the module, include a heat sink and a fan. Then you are done, right? According to [Peltier Power], ...

Abstract: This paper presents a comprehensive dynamic modeling and analysis of a Peltier module system, including the thermal effects of the cooling load and heat sink, for precision heat pump ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

If you need to cool something, the gold standard is using a gas compressor arrangement. Of course, there are definite downsides to that, like weight, power consumption, and vibrations. There are solid ...

Hi, I'm Bill. I'm a software developer with a passion for making and electronics. I do a lot of things and here is where I document my learning in order to be able to inspire other people to make ...

Researchers at Johns Hopkins claim to have developed a solid-state refrigeration tech that could increase efficiency by 70 percent compared to traditional thermoelectric materials. The thin-film ...

When you add items to your refrigerator after a grocery shop, when storing hot food, or during the hot season, the fridge will activate the Peltier module alongside the compressor. However, in normal ...

Before I head out the door for a big Costco run, I always turn down my refrigerator and freezer temperatures. I know that once I load them up with room-temperature groceries, it’s going to take a ...