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Thermoelectric Module Optimization

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Thermoelectric module optimization goes beyond custom design by identifying the single best design for your priorities, whether that is maximum cooling performance, highest efficiency, or lowest cost. Combining advanced computational optimization with real engineering expertise delivers significantly better results than standard off-the-shelf or non-optimized modules.

International Conference on Thermoelectrics ICT Showing a Peltier module

We will Present at the 36th International Conference on Thermoelectrics (ICT)

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Applied Thermoelectric Solutions presented advanced research on Peltier supercooling at the 36th International Conference on Thermoelectrics, demonstrating how optimized current pulses can significantly improve cooling performance. This work enables more cooling for the same cost, or the same cooling at lower cost, benefiting real-world thermoelectric applications.

Patent image of battery pack cooled with thermoelectric modules

Solid-State Battery Thermal Management System

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This solid-state battery thermal management system demonstrates our advanced engineering capability, using thermoelectric cooling mounted at the battery terminals for direct, efficient heat transfer. The highly integrated design enables precise individual cell temperature control, below-ambient cooling, quiet operation, and reliable performance without refrigerants or liquid cooling lines.

Thermoelectric Peltier simulation of temperature vs. time during a transient thermoelectric pulse with comparison to other models

Peltier Supercooling with Isosceles Current Pulses: A Response Surface Perspective

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This published research explores transient thermoelectric pulse cooling (Peltier supercooling) and demonstrates how optimizing current pulse height and duration can significantly increase short-duration cooling performance. The findings enable more cooling for the same cost, or the same cooling at lower cost, for advanced thermoelectric applications.

Thermoelectric Peltier Couple showing electrons and hold a DC power source and hot and cold side

How is heat transferred in a Peltier / Thermoelectric module?

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Understanding how heat is transported in a Peltier module starts with its construction. Thermoelectric modules use p-type and n-type semiconductor couples to move charge carriers that absorb heat at the cold side and release it at the hot side, enabling controlled solid-state heat pumping and cooling.

The effect of Isosceles current pulse height on Qc of a thermoelectric couple vs time

Thesis on Using Electrical Current Pulses to Improve Thermoelectric Cooling

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This thesis investigates whether optimized triangular current pulses can improve thermoelectric cooling performance. Using advanced SPICE thermal-electrical modeling, the work evaluates pulse height, duration, and system behavior to understand impacts on cooling capacity, COP, and efficiency, offering new engineering insight into transient thermoelectric “supercooling” behavior.

Patent image of thermoelectric cooling of a battery pack with graphite heat spreaders

Thermoelectric / Peltier Battery Cooling. Graphite Heat Sink Doubles as Heater

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This work presents an advanced thermal management system integrating pyrolytic graphite heat spreaders with thermoelectric heating and cooling to precisely control battery and power-electronics temperature, improving efficiency, reliability, and safety while reducing complexity, enabling compact, highly integrated designs for demanding automotive and industrial applications worldwide.

Patent image of thermoelectric battery cell cooling with heat spreaders

Thermoelectric / Peltier Battery Cooling and Uses of Heat Spreaders

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This invention describes a thermoelectric battery thermal management architecture that couples a localized cell hotspot to a fin-mounted Peltier device through a heat spreader, aligning the TEC with the shortest thermal path to improve temperature uniformity, bidirectional heating and cooling, efficiency, safety, and packaging flexibility.

Patent image of thermoelectric battery cooling of battery terminals

Thermoelectric Thermal Management of Electrical Devices

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This invention describes thermoelectric thermal management systems where current carrying conductors act as conductivity heat paths, coupling temperature sensitive regions to a thermoelectric module so the same structure can deliver cooling or heating with improved efficiency, fewer components, and higher reliability across power electronics applications.

Thermoelectric devices circuit board and blower

6 Benefits of Using Our Thermoelectric Innovation Service

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Our Thermoelectric Innovation Service leverages open innovation to complement your internal R&D with advanced thermoelectric IP, accelerating development, reducing risk, improving ROI, and enabling breakthrough battery thermal management and electronics cooling solutions with faster timelines, smarter spending, and access to world-class expertise that drives results.

A multi-stage thermoelectric module shown with a thermoelectric simulation response surface for transient thermoelectric pulse cooling.

5 Benefits of our Thermoelectric Engineering and Simulation Services

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Gain confidence in product performance before investing in costly prototypes. Our thermoelectric design and simulation services deliver accurate system modeling, reduced risk, faster development, and innovative solutions based on advanced research and real-world experience, helping you achieve better outcomes with greater efficiency and flexibility.

Solid-state thermoelectric cooling and TEG module

9 Advantages of Solid-State Thermoelectric Thermal Management Technology

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Discover how solid-state thermoelectric thermal management delivers reliable, silent, refrigerant-free heating and cooling with precise control, below-ambient capability, scalability from watts to kilowatts, and orientation-free installation. This technology enables efficient, compact systems and new product possibilities across consumer, industrial, and EV applications worldwide.