Re:Device wraps around hot surfaces, turns wasted heat to el...
by frederikvs on Monday January 24, 2022 @04:50AM
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Not really : Peltier-based devices like this add (some) resistance to the heat flow. This added resistance means the air conditioner (or any heat pump, e.g. a fridge) gets less efficient.
I think the energy captured by the device will always be lower than the extra energy needed for the heat pump.
A device like this is not useful in a system where you are actively pumping heat around.
A device like this is not useful in a system where you are actively pumping heat around.