Experimental investigation on implementation of thermoelectric modules in a condenser tumble dryer

The objective of the project is to implement the use of thermoelectric modules in the condenser tumble dryer for the purpose of reduction in specific energy consumption. The thermoelectric technology is surveyed and parameters affecting the performance of thermoelectric modules are examined. Heat exchangers are designed for both hot and cold sides of the thermoelectric modules, and a heatsink testing setup is constructed in order to compare different heat exchanger performances. Finally, the condenser and thermoelectric modules are incorporated into a few prototypes, and the reduction of specific energy consumption is examined.