A Peltier Thermocooler uses a stable DC power supply and semiconductors to create a heat flux between two types of materials. The device’s two semiconductors join together at a junction to pass a low-voltage electric current through the cooler.
The cooler absorbs heat at one junction (the cooling side) and releases it at the other junction (the heating side), creating a cooling effect. A fan and cooling plate support the cooling process to produce a steady, reliable flow of cool air.
Peltier thermal electric coolers offer several advantages, including enhanced energy efficiency, silent operation, precise temperature management, solid-state operation, and a compact form factor. They are ideal for the following applications:
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Cooling Electronics
- Food and Beverage
- Lab Equipment
- Medical Devices
- Precision Machining
What Are Peltier Modules?
Peltier modules provide thermal electric cooling and heating. The Peltier effect was first observed in 1834 and emerged as an electronic cooling technology in the 1960s when semiconductor materials became more accessible.
Thermocooling with the Peltier method is increasingly prevalent in environmental and climate control, thermoelectric coolers, and refrigeration technology. Applying a direct current to a Peltier module allows for the following functions:
- Temperature Gradient: Provides a temperature difference on the two ends of the Peltier module
- Heat Transfer Mechanism: Exhibits an exothermic effect that pumps heat from the low-temperature end to the high-temperature end
- Reversibility: The direction of the heat pump can be altered by reversing the current flow
- Control: The rate of heat transfer can be fine-tuned by changing the size of the current
The cooling capabilities of Peltier thermoelectric coolers can be improved with the simple addition of cooling fans. This hybrid cooling system provides superior thermal management.
Benefits of Peltier Thermocoolers
Integrating high-performing modules into your existing cooling fans delivers several advantages. The benefits of combining Peltier Thermocoolers with cooling fans include:
- Enhanced Cooling Capacity: As the unit absorbs heat on one side, it releases heat on the opposite side. A cooling fan can efficiently dissipate the heat generated through this process.
- Improved Heat Dissipation: A cooling fan can enhance performance and significantly reduce the risk of overheating by removing heat from the unit’s heating side.
- Increased Efficiency: Peltier Thermocoolers along with cooling fans deliver combined cooling efficiency. They are especially effective in managing high heat load applications.
- Flexible Control: The cooling fan operation and speed can be fine-tuned to optimize the cooling performance of the Peltier Thermocooler.
Contact Pelonis Technologies for Cooling Solutions
Our Peltier Thermocoolers are exceptional cooling devices used in various applications, from aerospace and medical device cooling to food and beverage applications. Pelonis Technologies has over 25 years of experience in developing and manufacturing custom heating, cooling, motor, and motion control solutions. Our engineers and management team are committed to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions and services at competitive prices.
Contact us or request a quote to speak with a team member about your thermoelectric cooling solutions from Pelonis Technologies.