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One step at a time... it would be astonishing if any thermoelectric device can leapfrog mechanical compressors.
by porphyra 1y ago
One step at a time... it would be astonishing if any thermoelectric device can leapfrog mechanical compressors.
- adrian_b 1y agoAlso in the article, it is implied that there is no chance to replace mechanical compressors for great thermal powers, but for small thermal powers, from a few watt to a few hundred watt, thermoelectric devices may become preferable, due to small size, simplicity and reliability
- markhahn 1y agojust noting that household fridge/freezers are in that power range...
- nandomrumber 1y agoYeah but, household freezers are typically capable of freezing many tens of kilograms of material down to -18 to -24 degrees C / 0 to -10 F Peltier coolers aren’t anywhere near this.