Development and experimental validation of a computational model in order to simulate ice cube production in a thermoelectric ice maker.

A. Rodri'Guez , J.G. Vián , D. Astrain

We have developed a computational model which allows the simulation of a thermoelectric device to make ice cubes in a vapor compression domestic fridge. This model solves both the thermoelectric and heat transfer equations, including the phase change equations in the ice cube production.

Mots clés: Ice cube; ice maker; thermoelectric; computational model

A. Rodri'Guez, J.G. Vián, D. Astrain. Development and experimental validation of a computational model in order to simulate ice cube production in a thermoelectric ice maker.. Applied Thermal Engineering, 2009, 29 (14-15), pp.2961. ⟨10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2009.03.005⟩. ⟨hal-00556852⟩