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Old 02-18-2011, 05:32 AM   #8 (permalink)
George Tyler
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I think TEC's are the ultimate, but there are a few issues. they work on temperature difference between the 2 sides, and it is hard to get the temperature of the cold side down. Also, they have a fairly low maximum temperature, and efficiency drops off as temperature increases.you need a way to keep the cool side a close to ambient, I think engine cooling water is too hot.
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