OPTIMIZATION OF A THERMOELECTRIC COOLER FOR A TURBOCHARGED TRACTOR.

This work covers a numerical analysis of the design and optimization of a thermoelectric cooler (TEC) operated by a thermoelectric generator (TEG). The aim of the work was to design the optimum mini refrigerator for tractors and also to provide cooling using the energy produced in the TEG used in the tractor. Thanks to the TEC powered with the TEG system, farmers will be able to preserve their food during working hours without additional fuel consumption. When the literature is examined, no study has been found in which cooling is done by using the compressor air of turbocharged systems. Therefore, this work will make an important contribution to the literature. According to the numerical results obtained, while the electrical power requirement was 34.78 W at an outdoor temperature of 30 °C, it was 26.54 W at an outdoor temperature of 15 °C. In other words, while the coefficient of performance was obtained as 0.301 at 15 °C, it was determined as 0.219 at 30 °C. In addition, while the electrical power value produced by the TEG system used in the tractor for an outdoor temperature of 15 °C was 50.71 W, it was 38.84 W at an outdoor temperature of 30 °C. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]