Thermoelectric transient cooling and heating systems
US6637210B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Oct 28, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF25B2321/021
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved efficiency thermoelectric system operates the thermoelectric elements in the system in a non-steady state manner. The thermoelectric elements are powered for predefined periods of time to obtain increased efficiency. This benefit can be improved by also altering the resistance of the thermoelectric elements during the power-on period such that resistive heating is minimized.
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