Interchangeable and Simultaneous Utilization of Peltier Module for Portable Heating and

Cooling of Drinking Water

Chapter 1: The Problem and its Background

Dacullo, Mark Anthony V.

Orosco, Krista Nia P.
Rico, Jeric Carl

BSME-5C
October 12, 2016

Introduction

Different variations in mans necessity establish individual preferences. Humans have

needs in order to survive, including water, food, and shelter. Water as a primary concern
has different application for mans everyday tasks. Various applications of water involve
factors like cleanliness and temperature. The temperature may change the phase of water
and may alter its molecule arrangement. Hot water with the higher temperature will have
higher kinetic energy and cold water will have the lower temperature thus lower kinetic
energy. This increase or decrease of kinetic energy is the result of heat addition and heat
rejection done with water. This different characteristic of water will give broad
application, making it a need for humans daily tasks.

The necessity on hot and cold water is to be provided by simply heating and cooling with
already made appliances. Hot and cold water are not easily accessible without those
products. Refrigerators uses compressor, evaporator, refrigerants etc. to make the process
of cooling. Heating water can be done with the appliances that is either operated by
Liquefied Petroleum Gas or by electricity using heating coils. The two appliances use
large amount of electricity or fuel and is only accessible in limited places.

Cooling water and heating water are the main two processes the researcher will be given
concern and these two processes will be done by refrigerators and stoves, respectively.
The portability issue arises with those appliances. People who will need cold water or hot

water for latter application or utilization will use insulated water bottles to prevent heat
loss or heat gain. The insulated bottles will only prevent the heat loss or gain for a limited
time. However, with the utilization of Peltier Module to be installed inside the insulated
water bottle to heat or cool water, the study will solve the issue of inaccessibility and
portability of hot and cold water that will provide different application in mans daily
necessity.

Statement of the Problem

According to Dr. Jens Thielmann, a biologist and Product Manager, Growth & Storage, at
BINDER GmbH, Compressor type of refrigeration still remain the norm for conventional
refrigerators and freezers used in the industry due to its higher efficiency and greater
power that offers higher cooling load. Refrigerators and stoves are the common
appliances that people have in their home. Microwave oven, stoves, and induction cooker
are used to cook with their high heating load.

The process of cooling and heating water for drinking purposes can be obtained with the
help of different devices like refrigerators and water dispenser. In most homes refrigerator
is one of the largest user of electricity. Components like evaporator, compressor, and
condenser make this device heavy and difficult to carry which results to a limited access
to cold and hot drinking water. The project will benefit people, particularly students, and

athletes of Bulacan State University to have an accessible hot and cold drinking water
with a portable and energy saving device.

Significance of the Study

The purpose of this study will be very beneficial for those who wants to have an easy
access in drinking not only warm but cold water specially in summer hot weathers to
quench their thirst and at the same time, it can also produce hot water to make some
coffee if they want in cold weathers. This Peltier Bottle is unique because unlike any
other cooling and warming device it is portable and USB operated so they can bring it
anywhere and anytime they want. It can also be helpful for those who work or exercise
vigorously like athletes or players, students and travelers.
ATHLETES AND PLAYERS - As we know, they required to drink more and be well
hydrated because of their physically intense activities and with that it is better and good
to their taste to drink cold water after they workout to lower their temperature and help it
settle back to its normal range but athletes and players particulary in some schools while
in their training or games have no access in cold drinking waters. Usually they only have
those gallon size of water(for refilling) so even if they want to drink cold they can only
drink warm water because that is more available and cheaper.
STUDENTS - Many of the students spend much of their day in school so in summer days
even if they bring their water cold in school, after a while it will become warm. This
project will help them to re-cool their water anytime they want And even If they have a

class and they want to drink cold water no need for them to go downstairs and buy for
bottled water.
TRAVELLERS -This project is also good for persons who often travel because just like
the athletes they experienced tiredness and need plenty of waters while they are on their
trip with the use of this Project they can have an easy access in cold water

Notes
http://www.americanlaboratory.com/Lab-Tips/164277-Peltier-vs-Compressor-a-ChillingBattle/

LabTips:Peltier

Battle

vs. Compressor: A Chilling