Temperature Control Units with Peltier or Compressor Technology
By MemmertPeltier temperature-controlled units are available alongside refrigerators, cooled incubators, and climate chambers. The climate chambers are cooled by a compression refrigeration system.
They promise reduced energy consumption in constant part-load operation which is important considering the issue of climate change and scarce resources. This paper shows how the two technologies differ, their advantages and disadvantages and the ideal cooling units needed for respective laboratory applications.