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- Title
The Effect of Nanofluid Usage on Electricity Consumption in Thermoelectric Refrigeration Application: An Experimental Study.
- Authors
Cuce, Pinar Mert; Guclu, Tamer; Cuce, Erdem
- Abstract
This study investigates the effects of nanofluid use in thermoelectric refrigerators on electricity consumption. A water-cooled block was placed on the hot surface of the TEC, and a water-to-air heat exchanger was added to the refrigeration cycle in order to cool the coolant. By adding 1% by mass of three distinct nanoparticles to the fluid, the temperature differences of the cooled cabinet were tested at three distinct outdoor temperatures. In addition, to measure the cabinet's performance when loaded, 1 litre of water was left in the cabinet, and the tests were repeated. In the case where water without nanoparticle addition, which is the reference case, was used as the coolant, the measurement was made for 1 hour, and the final temperature of the cooled cabinet was determined. Then the times to obtain the same cooled cabinet temperature using various nanoparticles were observed. It has been observed that energy savings are achieved in all nanofluid use cases compared to the reference situation. It has been observed that the temperature of the cooled cabinet drops to the lower temperatures earlier in cases where nanofluid was used. For this reason, this study is essential in terms of the efficient use of energy resources.
- Subjects
NANOFLUIDS; THERMOELECTRICITY; REFRIGERATION &; refrigerating machinery; NANOPARTICLES; ENERGY consumption
- Publication
Gazi Journal of Engineering Sciences (GJES) / Gazi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 2022, Vol 8, Issue 2, p228
- ISSN
2149-4916
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.30855/gmbd.0705006