The Analysis of the TEG Peltier Heat Collecting Device in the 1.5 HP Split Unit Air Conditioning System

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 03 | Page : 14 21
    By

    Sindhu Kumar,

  • rone,

  • Manish Kumar,

  1. Professor, Department of Mechanical engineering, EIT, Faridabad, Haryana, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, EIT, Faridabad, Haryana, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, EIT, Faridabad, Haryana, India

Abstract

Energy recycling is a different approach to creating a green environment in the modern world. Global energy usage is highest for air conditioning. Commonly air conditioning used to maintain indoor temperature. Split unit air conditioning systems are well-known for their small-area applications in Malaysia. Nevertheless, the condensing unit’s heat discharge results in environmental waste. As a result, in this experiment, one peltier device employing a thermoelectric generator (TEG) module was developed. This paper’s goal is to describe the creation of a peltier device that collects heat from a condensing unit and turns it into electricity. The Peltier gadget was positioned between copper plates measuring 120 mm by 60 mm by 2 mm.The copper plate was brazed at the compressor’s output pipe, and its other side was attached to the heat sink, which allowed condensed water from the evaporator to pass through. Six peltiers were arranged in different configurations between copper plates. Three cases were monitored based on the condenser temperature and the cooling coil’s ΔT. Case 1’s maximum ΔT was noted, and each peltier’s voltage output was concurrently examined. After operating the split unit air conditioner for 30 minutes at a temperature of around 9–10°C, the maximum 1.61V was recorded.The potential alternative for heat recovery is demonstrated by the use of TEG to capture heat and convert it into power. The produced current could be helpful for small-scale home electrical use.

Keywords: TEG, energy conservation, heat transformation, split air conditioner, seebeck effect

[This article belongs to Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation ]

How to cite this article:
Sindhu Kumar, rone, Manish Kumar. The Analysis of the TEG Peltier Heat Collecting Device in the 1.5 HP Split Unit Air Conditioning System. Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation. 2025; 12(03):14-21.
How to cite this URL:
Sindhu Kumar, rone, Manish Kumar. The Analysis of the TEG Peltier Heat Collecting Device in the 1.5 HP Split Unit Air Conditioning System. Journal of Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Heating and ventilation. 2025; 12(03):14-21. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jorachv/article=2025/view=235124


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Volume 12
Issue 03
Received 04/12/2025
Accepted 07/12/2025
Published 23/12/2025
Publication Time 19 Days
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