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Experimental and analytical study on thermoelectric self cooling of devices

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  • Martínez, A.
  • Astrain, D.
  • Rodríguez, A.

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This paper presents and studies the novel concept of thermoelectric self cooling, which can be introduced as the cooling and temperature control of a device using thermoelectric technology without electricity consumption.

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  • Martínez, A. & Astrain, D. & Rodríguez, A., 2011. "Experimental and analytical study on thermoelectric self cooling of devices," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 36(8), pages 5250-5260.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:36:y:2011:i:8:p:5250-5260
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2011.06.029
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