Development of a Low-Cost Cooling Box Based on Thermoelectric Effect

Authors

  • Rosdi Ab Rahman Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mahmod Abd Hakim Mohamad Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
  • Masiri Kaamin Department of Civill Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohd Faizal Mohideen Batcha Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Parit Raja Campus), 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohammad Daniel Aiman Mazlan Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
  • Muhammad Luqman Rosli Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia
  • Mohamad Azrul Arif Che Aziz Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.98.1.171176

Keywords:

Thermoelectric, Peltier module, cooling, environmentally friendly

Abstract

Among the well-established cooling method via thermoelectricity is Peltier effect. Often known as thermoelectric cooling, the cooling effect is achieved without the use of any refrigerant, and this holds several advantages for industrial applications. In this paper, the process of designing and testing of low-cost thermoelectric cooling box were addressed. The design process was elaborated and the main components in the system such as the Peltier module, fan, cooling box made from among others were detailed out. The developed cooling box was then tested experimentally in terms of cooling capabilities by using canned drinks as items to be cooled. It was found that the temperature reduction was notably fast and successfully provided cooling to the canned drinks. The low cost components and materials used suggests its economics and potentials to be used on the do-it-yourself (DIY) basis as a hobby as well as commercial use.

Author Biographies

Rosdi Ab Rahman, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

rosdi@uthm.edu.my

Mahmod Abd Hakim Mohamad, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

hakim@uthm.edu.my

Masiri Kaamin, Department of Civill Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

masiri@uthm.edu.my

Mohd Faizal Mohideen Batcha, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Parit Raja Campus), 86400 Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

mfaizal@uthm.edu.my

Mohammad Daniel Aiman Mazlan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

addanyiel@gmail.com

Muhammad Luqman Rosli, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

muhammadluqmvn@gmail.com

Mohamad Azrul Arif Che Aziz, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Diploma Studies, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (Pagoh Campus), Pagoh Education Hub, KM 1, Jalan Panchor, 84600 Panchor, Johor, Malaysia

arifabc575@gmail.com

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Published

2022-08-03

How to Cite

Rosdi Ab Rahman, Mahmod Abd Hakim Mohamad, Masiri Kaamin, Mohd Faizal Mohideen Batcha, Mohammad Daniel Aiman Mazlan, Muhammad Luqman Rosli, & Mohamad Azrul Arif Che Aziz. (2022). Development of a Low-Cost Cooling Box Based on Thermoelectric Effect. Journal of Advanced Research in Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences, 98(1), 171–176. https://doi.org/10.37934/arfmts.98.1.171176

Issue

Vol. 98 No. 1: October (2022)

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