Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermoelectric Refrigeration System

Advantages and Disadvantages of Thermoelectric Refrigeration System Points : advantages and disadvantages of thermoelectric refrigeration system Advantages

1. An interchange of heating and cooling process can be exercised just by reversing the polarity.
2. The weight per unit refrigeration .is considerably lower than convention al refrigeration system.
3. These units are much more flexible than conventional units.
4. It can take over-load simply by increasing power input.
5. Simple and fewer parts required.
6. Suitable for low capacity.
7. Can operate in any position.
8. No moving parts; noiseless.
9. No leakage problem.
10. Compact in size.
11. Very long life.
12. More reliable.
13. Easy control.

Disadvantages

1. Advantageous only for unit smaller capacity.
2. More power is needed to run the system.
3. Low C.O.P.