Open Source Peltier Refrigerator: Difference between revisions
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*4x less efficient than compression-based refrigerators, but may be worth it for reasons of higher simplicity or where DC only is available - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_cooling#Performance] | *4x less efficient than compression-based refrigerators, but may be worth it for reasons of higher simplicity or where DC only is available - [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermoelectric_cooling#Performance] | ||
*DOE publication evaluating refrigeration types - [http://www.pnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/pnnl-19259.pdf] | *DOE publication evaluating refrigeration types - [http://www.pnl.gov/main/publications/external/technical_reports/pnnl-19259.pdf] | ||
*This is made up for by using a chest-style refrigerator | *This is made up for by using a chest-style refrigerator. How many times more efficient is a top opening vs front opening fridge? | ||
:*10-20x - [http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Conservation/chest_fridge.pdf] | |||
:*10x - [http://lifehacker.com/5334245/convert-a-chest-freezer-into-a-super-efficient-refrigerator] | |||
=OS Projects= | =OS Projects= | ||
Revision as of 04:28, 28 April 2016
Introduction
- 4x less efficient than compression-based refrigerators, but may be worth it for reasons of higher simplicity or where DC only is available - [1]
- DOE publication evaluating refrigeration types - [2]
- This is made up for by using a chest-style refrigerator. How many times more efficient is a top opening vs front opening fridge?
OS Projects
- OS project, stalled? - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEG6UkFyRxo&feature=youtu.be
- Hackaday build - http://hackaday.com/2015/04/03/building-your-own-mini-fridge/
- The Survivalist Blog - [5] - includes part list; converts a cooler.
Commercial
Super Efficient (Not Peltier)
- Sundanzer - $1020 for 5.8 cu ft - Danfoss DC compressor - 4" insulation - [8]