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Exploring the optimal performances of irreversible single resonance energy selective electron refrigerators

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Applying finite-time thermodynamics (FTT) and electronic transport theory, the optimal performances of irreversible single resonance energy selective electron (ESE) refrigerator are analyzed. The effects of heat leakage between two electron reservoirs on optimal performances are discussed. The influences of system operating parameters on cooling load, coefficient of performance (COP), figure of merit and ecological function are demonstrated using numerical examples. Comparative performance analyses among different objective functions show that performance characteristics at maximum ecological function and maximum figure of merit are of great practical significance. Combining the two optimization objectives of maximum ecological function and maximum figure of merit together, more specific optimal ranges of cooling load and COP are obtained. The results can provide some advices to the design of practical electronic machine systems.

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  1. Institute of Thermal Science and Power Engineering, Naval University of Engineering, 430033, Wuhan, P. R. China

    Junle Zhou, Lingen Chen, Zemin Ding & Fengrui Sun

  2. Military Key Laboratory for Naval Ship Power Engineering, Naval University of Engineering, 430033, Wuhan, P. R. China

    Junle Zhou, Lingen Chen, Zemin Ding & Fengrui Sun

  3. College of Power Engineering, Naval University of Engineering, 430033, Wuhan, P. R. China

    Junle Zhou, Lingen Chen, Zemin Ding & Fengrui Sun

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Zhou, J., Chen, L., Ding, Z. et al. Exploring the optimal performances of irreversible single resonance energy selective electron refrigerators. Eur. Phys. J. Plus 131, 149 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjp/i2016-16149-8

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