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Design and Developmen of An Air Cooling Device
Design and Developmen of An Air Cooling Device
Design and Developmen of An Air Cooling Device
CHAPTER I
The Problem
The researcher aims to innovate an air humidifier inside the vehicle while on its park mode
under the heat of the sun or high temperature of the open parking space. This study will show the
significant effect in terms of cost, safety and functionality of the innovation, which the vehicle
It is observed that during the vehicle is in park mode under the heat of the sun or under a high
temperature of the parking space, the vehicle will accumulate high temperature inside the vehicle
cabin. This will make the driver uncomfortable and will take time to cool down the temperature
before moving the car for travel. On the study of Eldhose (2020), presents a solution for designing
an intelligent and modular solar energy system for heat removal from parked car cabins using a
thermoelectric cooling system made up of two pairs peltier modules and two pairs of fans, it is
stated that they are utilizing thermoelectric devices to reduce cabin temperature while parked. It
is the most efficient solution to address the hotness of car cabin. Furthermore, when the air
conditioner is turned on after the automobile has been parked for a while in a hot environment,
the engine will require more fuel consumption. It stated that there is a huge difference in fuel
consumption when restarting air-condition system under a high temperature of a cabin. High fuel
The thermoelectric is dependent on the local weather, whether it is sunny or cloudy. And it
turns on when the ambient air temperature in the car cabin rises above its certain temperature. The
study of Akshay Thalkar et.al (2018) stated that the study of thermoelectric in a vehicle is to make
use of the cold side to cool the ambient air to a lower temperature, so that it can be used as a
personal cooler. So as observed one of the challenges of this study is depending on the area or
country base on the climate they have. For example, in European country winter season doesn’t
need any cooling device to cool car cabin instead they use heater.
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Markus Hagenkamp et.al (2021). The following important factors are taken into consideration
operates most efficiently at low capacity utilization and the smallest temperature difference
between the hot and cold sides. It is stated that thermoelectric system's disadvantage is that its
Cooling system are commonly used in different kinds of industries even in the car it involves
in the daily operations. Most of industries and facilities use cooling system to operate. People of
today's generation live in a period when perfect comfort and wellbeing are important, and they have
the technology to do so. Consumers who want to manage the air quality in their homes or places of
employment continually seek smaller air conditioner units and other air regulating products.
The issue tackle by the study of Alkaabi et.al (2022 ) a 10 min exposure to summer heat in the
UAE was found to have a significant effect on drivers’ perceptions of body fatigue, body heat, and
eye fatigue. Overall, these findings have significance for future thermal comfort studies as well as the
ergonomics of car cabins. From these current concerns, it can be seen that a technological solution
will be required; however, in addition to the HVAC in a vehicle, the thermoelectric system must be
effective if it is to be added to the existing cooling system. This study shows that using the
thermoelectric can solve the problem on increasing pollution. The aim of this study is to use the
thermoelectric to minimize pollution in our environment and affordable at the same time. The
thermoelectric air-cooling device for sedan prototype was design and built that can be used for cooling
This research study aimed to design and develop a car air cooling system that can provide the
temperature problem of the drivers and passenger in entering their cars. The air-cooling system is
using sensors to operate and has a switch button. The functionality of this product depending on the
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detected temperature of the sensor, if the sensor read high temperature the cooling system product will
The general objective of the study is to develop a cooling device for sedan vehicle that can
lower the temperature inside the cabin while the vehicle is parking in an open space area and hit by
1. To design a thermoelectric air-cooling device in the most efficient way to perform Cooling
System operation.
conditioning system.
The coverage of this study is to develop a thermoelectric cooling system for Sedan Vehicle
only. When the temperature of the car rises at some certain level of hotness. The scope of the study
includes the evaluation of the technical aspect on the development of the research study as well as
the output and functionality of the thermoelectric cooling system. The materials that we used in
this study are the following: a 12V battery, alternator, portable Peltier cooling device, computer
fan, thermoelectric cooler Peltier, and lastly, the heat sink. The alternator regulates the battery of
the portable Peltier-cooling device, and the heat sink will absorb the heat. The Peltier module
Design and
1. Gathering development of
Information 1. Design air-cooling
2. Problem 2. Develop device of sedan
Identified 3. Evaluation vehicle during
parking mode
using
thermoelectric
The above figure shows the process of this product how it be done. By this framework, we can
identify the whole process, which include from the problem up to product we come up. We
definitely sure that we follow the direction above the process. The framework involves some
major steps like problem go through Ideas, solution designing, materials we used and then they
Peltier- an effect whereby heat is emitted or absorbed when an electric current passes across a
Cooling System- apparatus employed to keep the temperature of a structure or device from exceeding
limits imposed by needs of safety and efficiency. If overheated, the oil in a mechanical transmission
loses its lubricating capacity, while the fluid in a hydraulic coupling or converter leaks under the
pressure created.
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HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and Air Conditioning) is the use of various technologies to control
the temperature, humidity, and purity of the air in an enclosed space. Its goal is to provide thermal
Semiconductor- a material which has an electrical conductivity value falling between that of a
conductor, such as copper, and an insulator, such as glass. Its resistivity falls as its temperature rises;
Peltier Module- is a thermal control module that has both "warming" and "cooling" effects.
By passing an electric current through the module, it is possible to change the surface
actuators are commonly used to precisely control the temperature of optics, lasers, biological samples,
Vehicle Cabin- the passenger or cargo compartment of a vehicle (such as an airplane or automobile)
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CHAPTER II
This chapter presents related literature and studies that contributes to the realization of the
study.
1. Related Literature
Thermoelectric
The use of thermoelectric (TE) devices can help the world achieve its goals of improved energy
conservation and pollution reduction. The capabilities, concepts, materials, thermodynamics, energy
resources, use, and applications of TE systems in power generation and heating-cooling processes are
reviewed in this study. The authors offer more useful research suggestions. It can be employed for the
residential sector as air cooling and power production systems by improving the figure of merit and
developing installations. Additionally, it continues to function at low waste heat temperatures. Self-
cooling instruments are another use for thermoelectric modules, particularly in tiny setups where
materials with diverse properties are available including semiconductors, ceramics (high
temperature), and polymers (flexibility). Due to their high ZT values, the alloys of Bi-Te materials
are typically used in thermoelectric modules. The benefits of TECs would also emphasize their use in
upcoming cooling systems. On the other hand, a well-established heat transfer model through the heat
sink or the heat exchanger device can significantly impact the performance of the thermoelectric
module. It is necessary to apply the finite time thermodynamics in the performance analyses and
optimizations of various TE devices. A study found that inserts implanted at the channel walls could
increase output power by up to 110%. The output power per module has gone up from 1W (2003) to
9W thanks to improvements made to TEG modules (2014). A crucial parameter for TEG applications
inability to last long and be efficient as temperature rises, power output rises as well. Typically,
cheap/free resources are used to meet the heat demand of TEG systems. Along with PV panels, TEG
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systems are also used to generate solar energy. It should be mentioned that TEG systems have a capital
return period of around 6 to 8 years. Thus, it is crucial to lower the price of thermoelectric materials.
According to recent studies, thermoelectric systems are stable when functioning as coolers at
temperatures below 298K but their efficiency as generators may decrease at higher temperatures.
Despite having a limited coefficient of performance (COP), these systems offer reliable temperature
control and easy installation, making them appropriate for specific applications that require less than
25W. A thermoelectric system consists of an electric circuit, one or more heat sinks and heat sources,
In the research of Chang et al. thermoelectric air-cooling module for electronic devices.
Experimental results are used to determine the impacts of the heater's heat load and the input current
to the thermoelectric cooler. The thermal performance of the thermoelectric air-cooling module is
predicted using a theoretical model of a thermal analogy network. According to the outcome, the
model's prediction and the experimental data agree. The thermoelectric air-cooling module performs
best at an ideal input current when a certain heat load is applied, providing the best cooling
performance. The ideal input currents for this study's heat loads range from 20 W to 100 W,
corresponding to 6 A to 7 A. The results also shows that the thermoelectric air-cooling module
operates more efficiently with less heat input. Experimental estimates place the lowest total
temperature difference-heat load ratio at a low heat load of 20 W, while the highest heat load of 100
W results in a ratio of 0.664 W K1. The thermoelectric air-cooling module performs worse than the
air-cooling heat sink alone in some circumstances. This article demonstrates the practical operating
range in which the thermoelectric air-cooling module outperforms the air-cooling heat sink alone in
terms of cooling performance. Thermoelectric materials are desirable for heat recovery or cooling
applications because they convert heat to electricity. However, many high-performance thermoelectric
are composed of pricey or hazardous materials. He et al. discovered that a material with mostly tin
and sulfur could be optimize to have decent thermoelectric capabilities. Introducing about 10%
selenium to tin sulfide helped tune these properties by electronic band manipulation. This material is
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a step toward more earth-abundant, less toxic, and lower-cost thermoelectric than the telluride-based
According to the study of Raut et.al (2012) The components of a thermoelectric cooler are
analogous. As electrons move from the p-type (low energy) semiconductor element to the n-type
semiconductor, energy (heat) is absorbed by them at the cold junction (high energy). The energy to
move the electrons is provided by the power source. The transition of electrons from an n-type to a p-
type at the hot junction causes energy to be released to a heat sink. The study of Raut et.al (2022)
stated that thermoelectric has two junction the cold side and the hot side of the thermoelectric. A few
mechanical and electrical calculations served as the foundation for the design of the thermoelectric
cooling fan. The project's budget and the market's supply of parts necessitated sacrifices in the fan's
design. The main fan of the prototype assembly is utilized to push outside air through a circular duct
at the beginning of the assembly process. A group of four heat sinks are accessible via a duct that is
connected to the blower fan. When air enters the duct, it is directed toward the group of four connected
heat sinks. As a route for air flow, these heat sinks serve as heat sinks. A long, black heat sink and a
group of four heat sinks are separated by six TECs. The four heat sinks are supported by the TEC's
bottom, or cold, side. With the help of the lengthy heat sink, the TECs' hot side or top sides are joined.
With the help of thermal grease, which evens out the heat sinks' uneven surfaces and improves thermal
conductivity, the TECs were inserted in between the heat sinks, The heat sink channel is cooled when
the TECs are operating on their cold side. Chilled air that is cooler than the surrounding air is emerging
from the channel. There are two fans mounted on top of the hot side heat sink, which is supported by
a wooden foundation. When the TECs are running, they blow air in its direction to cool the hot heat
sink. The entire assembly of the cold side heat sinks, hot side heat sinks, TECs, and the hardwood
base are joined snugly with the aid of metal clips, and the hot air is diverted away from the user using
panels. Screws and nuts are used to tighten the metal clips together. Sheets or panels envelop the entire
Thermal comfort refers to the degree to which a human feels comfortable in a certain thermal
environment. To ensure the standard of a living environment and increase human productivity,
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ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for building application. Studies published in the
literature have established the viability of utilizing a thermoelectric cooling system for cooling
purposes in a structure with a coefficient of performance between 0.34 and 2.59. but there is little
The present work has reviewed a rigorous study carried out by numerous authors in the last 20
years. To handle the refrigerant leakage issue, thermoelectric air-conditioning system is an option to
provide space cooling. In this paper, investigation of thermoelectric radiant panel ceiling, TE-AD
system and thermoelectric cooling facades system are classified and summarized. Clearly, these
systems have proven their potential to regulate the indoor temperature with COP ranged between 0.45
and 2.59. However, the study of indoor relative humidity of the room equipped with thermoelectric
air-conditioning system is limited and this factor should be critically investigated during future
development. Thermal management on the hot side of TEM is important to improve the cooling
required to reject the dissipated heat from TEM. As the hot junction temperature is controlled or
reduced, the temperature difference between the two surfaces of TEM will reduce and consequently
increase the cooling performance of the system. This paper pointed out the different hot junction
thermal management techniques such as, the integration of the water-cooling system, phase change
material, evaporative cooling system and Nano fluid with MCHS. Because it does not require
refrigerant, is highly reliable, and does not require any auxiliary pipes, thermoelectric technology can
help reduce environmental pollution. Lastly, the existing gaps in the use of thermoelectric air-
conditioning system for building application are identified and detail propositions are suggested as
The efficiency of the thermoelectric cooler is highly dependent on the thermal resistance
between the cooler and the surrounding air, rather than the thermal resistance between the chip and
the cooler. Naphon and Wiriyasart (2008). Instead, for a high thermal load, thermoelectric air cooling
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device may be not as effective as the air cooling heat sink. However, if combined with water cooling
device in electronic equipment, thermoelectric coolers usually perform better in a relatively higher
thermal load. Huang et.al (2009). Currently, the majority of automobile air-conditioning systems use
R134a as a refrigerant due to its lack of ozone-depleting effects. However, R-134a still contributes to
global warming. Automobiles experience greater refrigerant leakage compared to stationary air
conditioners. In contrast, thermoelectric coolers offer advantages such as compact size, lack of moving
parts and working fluid, compatibility with automobile electrical system voltage, and easy switching
between heating and cooling modes. As a result, thermoelectric coolers are a particularly attractive
option for automotive applications. Jihui Yang and Francis R. Stabler (2009).
Air conditioning has become an essential feature for almost every household, but traditional
air conditioners have some drawbacks, such as high energy consumption. This leads to the burning of
natural resources to generate electricity, which contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.
Additionally, the refrigerant used in traditional air conditioners, Freon, can cause irreversible damage
to the ozone layer and lead to increased exposure to harmful ultraviolet radiation. To address these
issues, buildings can incorporate thermoelectric cooling and heating systems that utilize
thermoelectric devices for cooling and heating. This reduces reliance on traditional energy sources
and minimizes harm to the environment. Thermoelectric devices have two main applications, namely
electricity generation using waste and renewable energy sources. (Wei He, et.al 2013).
The use of solar thermoelectric generators, which rely on concentrated solar radiation as a heat
source, has been studied for many years. Various theoretical and experimental models have been
developed to improve the efficiency of the generators, and high-performance thermoelectric materials
have been developed to overcome their limitations. Bismuth telluride is a good material for low-
temperature use, while filled-skutterudite is effective for medium-temperature use. In addition to the
materials, the thermal design and management of the generator is also important for its performance.
The present study constructs a three-dimensional finite element model to discuss the performance
characteristics of low- and medium-temperature thermoelectric modules, presenting two- and three-
stage models of the solar thermoelectric generator to analyze its performance. The study also considers
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the effect of input energy on the generator's performance. While the solar thermoelectric generator
has many advantages such as its simple structure, no pollution, and endless shelf life, its low
conversion efficiency has limited its widespread use. (Xiao et.al, 2012).
In recent years, the combination of a thermoelectric generator (TEG) and a heat sink (such as
a radiator fan or water pump) in a self-cooling technology has gained attention as a promising solution
for managing the heat produced by electronic devices. This technology works by utilizing the heat
generated by the electronic device to generate electricity for the heat sink, which then takes away the
heat, resulting in proper cooling without consuming any additional electricity. Essentially, this self-
cooling system can be seen as a forced convection cooling system without the need for an external
energy source for the radiator fan. (Yang Cai et.al, 2019).
It is widely recognized that access to fresh air and clean drinking water are essential for human
survival. However, in many parts of the world, such as coastal areas and arid regions, the scarcity of
fresh water is a major concern. Approximately six million children die each year due to the lack of
potable water worldwide. In recent times, various techniques have been developed to provide safe
drinking water from polluted and saline water sources. Distillation, reverse osmosis, and electrical
methods are some of the common methods for producing potable water. Desalination, the oldest
method, is still widely used to purify water. With the availability of renewable energy sources such as
wind and solar power, utilizing them to produce potable water is the best choice. Among the different
methods, solar stills are probably one of the best apparatus that can be used. Over the last decade,
there has been a significant and growing body of literature focusing on the provision of solar
Two alternative cooling technologies, passive and active cooling technology, may be utilized
to produce comfortable conditions inside the car. The employment of coatings and colors in passive
cooling technology helps to lower the cabin's soak temperature. In contrast, active cooling technology
uses the vehicle's air conditioning system (ACS), which is powered by the vehicle's engine or batteries
(Qi, 2014, Shah, 2009, Zhang et al., 2018b). The refrigerating capacity of ACS draws demand for it
in automobiles to create a comfortable environment for passengers. Yet, research shows that ACS is
one of the most energy-consuming devices in vehicles, which poses issues with energy use conflicts.
2019 (Zhou et al.). Driving habits and air quality management techniques under traffic situations in
rural and urban locations also have an impact on the ACS's energy usage (Campagnolo et al., 2019).
The GWP and fuel efficiency of ACS in CVs are problematic, because both factors are influenced by
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the price of fuel. Thus, communities everywhere are urged to abide by environmental laws by
switching to alternative methods like electric cars (EVs) instead of CVs that run on fossil fuels (Shukla
et al., 2001). The operation of the heater/ACS requires more fuel/energy in CVs/EVs in scenarios like
heating/cooling the car interior in a cold/hot climate. The ambient temperature has an impact on the
ACS's energy efficiency because it directly affects the vehicle's auxiliary loads and output energy loss.
While using the heater/ACS in cold/hot conditions, the interaction between the vehicle's auxiliary load
and ambient temperature affects fuel/energy economy. Reducing the use of heaters and air
conditioning systems above or below the ambient temperature of 17.7 °C can result in fuel and energy
savings (K. Liu et al., 2018). The incredible advantages of RE (solar and wind) have therefore drawn
attention as a substitute source to create comfortable circumstances in the vehicle interior. ACS
reduces the use of energy derived from fossil fuels. Numerous optimization strategies have been
investigated for reliability assessment and cost analysis in order to address the difficulties and
complexity of implementing solar and wind energy-based hybrid systems for ACS. The artificial
intelligence-based algorithms discovered that they could anticipate a system's cost with greater
accuracy, with less computation time, and with high convergence (Khan et al., 2018).
According to the study of T Guclu et al. Thermoelectric radiative air conditioning It was stated
that thermoelectric materials may replace conventional HVAC and radiative air cooling when their
coefficient of merit reached 1, but that both their original cost and ongoing operating costs needed to
be carefully considered. According to Hyeung-Sik Choi et al. a brand-new type of thermoelectric
duct system powered by photovoltaics. The findings indicate that, in comparison to the 0.75 ton split
air conditioner, combining the PV system with the TECs system can cut energy usage by 1806.75
KWH/year. According to earlier research, numerous thermoelectric refrigerators need to be cascaded
and combined with the water cooling system if the cooling capacity is to reach more than 100 watts.
This makes the device bulky and necessitates extra care to prevent water leaks and other issues. The
load on the engine is further increased by the air conditioning system on the car. Local cooling air
conditioning systems can be used in cars to save energy and lessen the strain on the engine. (T Guclu
et.al, 2022)
For passengers of automobiles, air conditioning is important for comfort. Of all the
supplementary loads on a vehicle, air conditioning units consume the maximum energy, and the
efficiency has a big impact on how much fuel the vehicle uses. The vehicle system must have two air
conditioning setup: cooling in the summer and heating in the winter (Shu et al., 2006). Since the
thermal energy that a car engine delivers to the environment at a high pace and high temperature may
be recovered and utilized during the winter, heating is typically readily available. Yet, the high interior
temperature of vehicles throughout the summer, particularly for those parked outside, can be a serious
issue. The interior of the car is very hot, which causes The vehicle uses a lot of fuel since the air
conditioning system works so hard to keep the cabin cool. Moreover, a high interior temperature can
shorten the lifespan of various interior components and even trigger the emission of toxic vapors and
gases from some of them. (Zareer et.al, 2017).
According to peer- reviewed literature, there are very few studies that look at how to reduce
the temperature inside a car using solar-powered devices that track how much energy is released when
the automobile is exposed to the sun. In actuality, as stated by Horak [36], parked cars lack ventilation
and/or functioning air conditioning. The sun's heat is transmitted through the car's windows and other
cabin walls, accumulating heat within the vehicle. Children left in cars can be at risk from high cabin
temperatures, which result in an average of 37 child fatalities each year in the US. Moreover, hot cabin
temperatures can harm temperature-sensitive things, like the drugs in an ambulance, by destroying
them. It is possible to release heat energy in the cabin by Having to open the vehicle window can
result in thievery, the contamination of clean air, or the admission of insects into the cabin. Hence, a
clever solution is required to dissipate heat energy inside the cabin without opening the windows in
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order to decrease the risk of tampering with cabin components and possessions as well as the risk of
theft. (Setiyo et.al, 2021).
It was said that “ The main advantages of thermoelectric coolers are relatively quiet, stable,
and reliable.”(Y,Lyu et.al.2019). Since it simply requires a battery to produce current, which is a form
of saving for a cost need, it doesn't have many material demands. Apart from that, TCE requires no
additional maintenance because it is vibration-free, so you don't have to be concerned about the wear
and tear issues that typically arise in vehicles system. Thermoelectric coolers (TECs) use the
temperature difference generated by thermoelectric modules to cool, with the advantages of high
reliability, no refrigerant, no moving parts (Zhao and Tan, 2014). Somehow moving components that
could result in wire detachment and lost contact could cause issues with the electrical system in an
automobile, the wiring and electrical parts must be in place and in good condition. Also, the
thermoelectric module is the most environmentally friendly cooling system available today. This
means that, according to technological assurances, it is guarantee safe to use, especially with regard
to the driver and passenger's health and safety.
In according to the study of Qiu-shi Wan et.al.2022. Which is very suitable for automotive
electrical equipment. According to (Hao et al., 2016) Thermoelectric cooling is currently commonly
used in engineering applications such as microelectronics. Because this module is simple to use and
install for its size, it can fit in any small location. In addition, because TEC is designed or specifically
developed for the electronic cooling system, this module can function correctly without the need for
any additional devices other than a DC current.
There are some concerns and studies that suggest even the localized air-condition need longer
time to cool the vehicle cabin to reduce the temperature usually in summer time but using thermo-
electric device may help to use to cool down before entering to your vehicle. the study of Chu-Qi
Su,(et.al 2022) Say that This greatly reduces the cooling efficiency of vehicles air conditioning. TECs
cooling are suitable for use as an auxiliary to the air conditioning system. So this technology is much
better to be combine for the best efficiency result.
Alternatively, thermoelectric coolers, which have the advantages of being emission-free,
noise-free, and environmentally friendly, have piqued the interest of researchers and demonstrated
significant application potential. To provide a systematic review of thermoelectric coolers, we first
discuss the application potential, ranging from battery cooling to microchip cooling, and then
summarize the key parameters used to evaluate thermoelectric cooler performance. (Wei Sun
et.al.2022).
The goal of this work, however, is to simulate the best design of an entire TEAC system based
on given inlet parameters. (i.e., hot and cold air mass flow rates and ambient temperatures). The
analytical model was created by combining a recently developed optimal design method with
dimensional analysis and the thermal isolation method in order to optimize the thermoelectric
parameters. (Alaa Attar et.al, 2016).
In according to the study of Tristan Caroff the purpose of this study is to present a new generic
approach for multi-criteria optimization of thermoelectric coolers using multi-physic simulations.
This method is based on determining the best thermal resistance of a thermoelectric cooler in a given
thermal environment. (Tristan Caroff et.al.2015).
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Deaths caused by cardiovascular diseases related to extreme temperatures were greater in number
when compared to other causes of death. Some studies found association between ambient temperature and
hospitalization due to ischemic injuries on days or even weeks subsequent to the increase in temperatures
(Berginer et al. 1989; Basu et al. 2012).
Despite human beings being highly adapted to high temperatures, heat can still result in fatalities
through direct means like heat stroke, cardiovascular failure, or other physical ailments, as well as indirect
means such as food scarcity due to crop loss or the spread of infectious diseases. (Joshua Graff Zivin and
Jeffrey Shrader, 2016).
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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
The purpose of this chapter is to present the activities required for the effective design,
development and evaluation of thermoelectric cooling device. The thermoelectric cooling device was
designed to cool down temperature of sedan vehicles cabin during parking mode to the comfortability
Research Location
Philippines (USTP). It is located at CM. Recto Avenue Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City. By virtue of
Republic Act 10919, the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) in Cagayan de
Oro City, Misamis Oriental, and the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology
(MOSCAT) in Claveria, Misamis Oriental, were combined to form the University of Science and
Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP), a state university that was established on August 16,
2016. Its position in Northern Mindanao, the gateway to Mindanao, gives the university a strategic
Research Design
The study employed an innovative research strategy. This approach was selected to achieve
the objective of designing and developing an air-cooling device for a sedan vehicle during parking
1st step in building this product is by assembling the fan, thermoelectric, heat sink and wires.
2nd step is making a frame that suites to the design of the fan, thermoelectric and wires.
3rd step is attaching fuse, switch, thermo controller using soldering led and screw bolts.
In figure 1 we are assembling the fan, heat sink, thermoelectric and wires and making design
that can make the product please to look. In assembling, we use thermal paste to attach the
thermoelectric into the heat sink and screw the bolt to the side of the heat sink, so that the fans,
thermoelectric and heat sink will attach together, lastly we connect the wires into a parallel circuit. In
figure 2 shows the designing and building the frames. We used measuring tape to make the size of the
frames suit to attach the fan, thermoelectric, heatsink and wires. In making the whole frame, we used
grinder, welding machine, welding rods to build the structure. In figure 3 shows that we are attaching
and connecting the switch, fuse, thermo controller. In attaching, we used soldering iron, soldering led
and bolts. In figure shows the final design of the device.
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The respondents of the study are selected owners of sedan vehicle here in Cagayan de Oro
City, 9000 Philippines. The respondents of this study are the people who experience uncomfortable
to their vehicle during parking mode in an open space area. The respondents provided answers to the
questionnaire that the researchers provided to them, which provides the data that the researchers
Research Instruments
The researcher will employ tools and resources for the innovation in this study after reviewing
and evaluating the driver. To collect data, the researcher will also use a questionnaire.
The design of thermoelectric cooling device is use only in sedan vehicle, because if the
cooling device used on a wide cabin the cooling device cannot provide its cooling capability. The
purpose of thermoelectric cooling device focuses on the cooling system that can provide
comfortability of the driver during the car is in parking mode in an open space area. It helps also the
figure 3.1 below shows the planned of the thermo-cooling device. the inner parts of the this
project consist of 4 Peltier module 12V each one has 5.8 amperes and 8 pieces of heatsink which is
capable to absorb heat and cold temperature produce by thermo-effect. and also have fan in total of 9
pieces 12V DC fan, four 18A& five 3A for better Air supply that moves the cold and hot temperature
absorb by heatsink, which are connected in parallel circuit with the total of 38.92 amperes. the fan is
connected via relay which has a connection to thermostat control to power and the Peltier module is
directly connected to Thermo-control output.
Thermo-Control
Fuse
Relay
Air Ventilation
Top View
Lower View
Figure 3.4 show’s where was the exact location of portable DC thermo-cooling Device. Either at the
front seats or at the back seats since it was a portable it can be moved anywhere, as long as it varies wire
length.
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MATERIALS:
A thermoelectric Peltier
device is a type of
thermoelectric cooler
(TEC) that uses the Peltier
effect to create a
Thermoelectric Peltier temperature difference. The
Device thermoelectric is one of the
main components in our
study it serves as a cooling
device that can provide
cooling capability.
A Temperature Controller
is a device that is used to
THERMO control a heater or other
equipment by comparing a
CONTROLLER sensor signal with a set
point and performing
calculations according to
the deviation between those
values.
FUSE A fuse is an electrical safety
device that is designed to
protect an electrical circuit
from damage caused by
excess current. It typically
consists of a metal wire or
filament that melts and
breaks the circuit when too
much current flows through
it.
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CHAPTER IV
The device was positioned appropriately by the researcher in the cabin of the vehicle, with the
exhaust installed in the window and with just enough space to fit. The vehicle was parked directly in
the sun, and the thermo-electric device was activated automatically as the temperature inside the cabin
was higher than the current temperature.
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Table 4.1 Test result conducting on the device based on the temperature of a car cabin during
The table shows the result that were conducted on the device. The car is heated by the
sunlight couple of hours in the morning the temperature without the device was 48.3°C and the
temperature with the device decreases into 47.6°C within the 30minutes duration of time. When the
car is in shaded area the temperature in the afternoon the temperature without the device was 34.6 and
the temperature with the device decreases into 33.33°C within the 30minutes duration of time. If the
car is in parking during morning the Temperature without device was 30.5°C and the Temperature
with the device decrease into 28.0°C within the 30minutes duration of time.
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To analyze the data, the researchers used the mean to interpret the collected data from the
survey that they have gathered. This will show the result of the conduct of the survey.
Table 1.5 The safety of an Air-Cooling Device of a Sedan Vehicle during Parking Mode using
Thermoelectric.
The table reveals the responses of the participants on a scale of 5 which is in the range of 4.21
– 5.00 on a scale of 5 which means highly acceptable except for the 3rd component which has 3.75
which means it is acceptable. The standard deviation with respect to the mean is also close to each
other which means that the data is clustered near mean. This means that they concur that it is valuably
very positive with respect to the safety of the project air-cooling device of a sedan vehicle during
parking mode using thermoelectric.
Durability Mean Standard Interpretation
Deviation
1. The components are made of 4.45 3.95 Very Positive
metal.
2. The device uses stainless as the 4.4 3.85 Very Positive
frame of its body.
3. The structure of the device is 4.75 4.20 Very Positive
durable.
4. The device has a suitable size to 4.35 3.80 Very Positive
function.
5. The device has a solid frame. 4.85 4.34 Very Positive
Table 1.6 The safety of an Air-Cooling Device of a Sedan Vehicle during Parking Mode using
Thermoelectric.
The table says that the majority of the participants in this study agree that the strength of the
project is at its peak with a mean range from 4.21 to 5.00 on a scale of 5 that can be said as highly
acceptable. Its standard deviation with regards to the mean is more clustered. This exemplifies that
the durability of the project air-cooling device of a sedan vehicle during parking mode using
thermoelectric is very commendable or very positive.
Overall, the results indicate that the participants have a highly positive evaluation of the air-
cooling device of a sedan vehicle during parking mode using thermoelectric in terms of its
functionality, aestheticism, portability, cost-effectiveness, safety, and durability. The majority of the
responses were in the range of 4.21 – 5.00 on a scale of 5, indicating high acceptability, except for a
few components that were rated as acceptable. The standard deviation was close to the mean,
suggesting that the data was relatively clustered. Overall, the study suggests that the air-cooling device
of a sedan vehicle during parking mode using thermoelectric is a valuable and commendable project.
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CHAPTER V
This chapter presents the conclusions and recommendations based on the result of the study.
5.1 Conclusion
The Design and Development of an Air-Cooling Device of Sedan Vehicle During Parking
Mode Using Thermoelectric was tested for its effectiveness for reducing cabin temperature to the
comfortability of human body in a sedan vehicle during parking mode. The innovation aiming to
address the temperature uncomfortability of the driver and passenger during the car is parking in a hot
area. The innovation emphasized the usage of the device is only for a sedan vehicle.
The owners of a sedan vehicle rated the innovation in the following category: functionality,
aesthetics, portability, cost-effectiveness, safety and durability. In terms of functionality, it has a total
average of 4.37, as it operates effectively and it is user-friendly. In aesthetics, it is rated mean 4.26,
because it has a unique design, in portability it rated total mean of 4.36, because the device can be left
unattended while the vehicle is parked. In Cost Effectiveness it is rated mean total of 4.24, because it
is economically in terms of materials and supplies, In Safety it is rated mean total of 4.34, because
wires and relays are properly sealed, while in Durability it is rated mean total of 4.56 because the
5.2 Recommendation
Device of Sedan Vehicle During Parking Mode Using Thermoelectric in terms of functionality,
1. The researcher should use solar panels in supplying the electricity of the device so that the
2. The researcher should design and developed more presentable and the device should have
proper place.
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APPENDIX A
Name: __________________________
(Optional)
RATINGS:
5 - Very highly acceptable
4 - Highly acceptable
3 - Moderately acceptable
2 – Slightly acceptable
1- Not acceptable
5 4 3 2 1
I. FUNCTIONALITY
TOTAL
II. AESTHETICS
TOTAL
III. PORTABILITY
TOTAL
TOTAL
V. SAFETY
4. The wire has enough strength to support the entire wire voltage
TOTAL
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VI. DURABILITY
TOTAL
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Appendix B
Bill of Materials
thermoelectric
peltier, fan,
heat sink,
Control
1 pcs Relay 30 30
1 pcs Switch 40 40
1 pcs Fuse 90 90
1 pcs Battery
Frame
1 mtrs Insulator 60 60
roofing sheets
TOTAL: 5274
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