Update on Electrocaloric Cooling Theory and Experiment

Citation

Update on Electrocaloric Cooling Theory and Experiment . Materials Research Society Spring Meeting 2017.

Abstract

This talk will cover an analysis of electrical energy recovery requirements and impact on various electrocaloric cooling cycles. It will also discuss preliminary measurements of a new electrocaloric cooler design capable of high temperature lift and high efficiency.


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