Elastocaloric cooling: Refrigerator cools by flexing artificial muscles
A new type of fridge, maybe also for cooling electronics?
Apr 05, 2024
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Stretch an elastic band and it will heat up. Allow it to dissipate this heat, then allow it to relax and it will cool down below ambient. Easiest way to feel this is on your philtrum. I claim prior art from my schooldays.
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cooling the bitcoin machines? ;-)
Stretch an elastic band and it will heat up. Allow it to dissipate this heat, then allow it to relax and it will cool down below ambient. Easiest way to feel this is on your philtrum.
I claim prior art from my schooldays.
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