Non-Mechanical Air Conditioners (Roof Top) - Team-BHP

kamalakannan · 2nd July 2008, 10:30

Any Idea abt the non-mechanical A/C's/Thermal Air-Conditioners?

This should help people who feel underpowered while A/C's is switched on (Including me !). I have no idea about the flipside of the same. Expert suggestions are welcome.

It does help people who are fuel conscious with A/C switched ON.

This is may be considered an investment with Better ROI.

WAECO mobile solutions - Roof air conditioners for vehicle cabs and mini buses

aravindwarrier · 2nd July 2008, 11:01

By Non-mechanical ,do you mean Thermo-electric? This is the way those car-fridges work. It operates on electricity, which has to be fed by the alternator, and you might have to fix a bigger/higher Current Alternator which in turn will put more load on the engine, making it sluggish/reducing FE. There you are back to square one.

PS: I'm also no expert, just exercising my capabilities on Fault-Finding . :P

pingping · 2nd July 2008, 12:14

Im pretty much sure that, this alternate method will take more investment and cost of operation which will be more than the FE loss we make by using the conventional AC systems in car. But having said this it may work profitable in Van / Buses which consume more fuel as well as if you plan to operate AC when the vehicle is switched off (Such as overnight stay in Car)

esteem_lover · 2nd July 2008, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by aravindwarrier

By Non-mechanical ,do you mean Thermo-electric? This is the way those car-fridges work. It operates on electricity, which has to be fed by the alternator, and you might have to fix a bigger/higher Current Alternator which in turn will put more load on the engine, making it sluggish/reducing FE. There you are back to square one.

PS: I'm also no expert, just exercising my capabilities on Fault-Finding . :P

Unless you can make this to work on solar power

kamalakannan · 7th July 2008, 12:12

This is a 12 Volt A/C (24A) does not require any upgrade in your alternator as far as i know.

kamalakannan · 7th July 2008, 18:20

How about this one?

Elen product range : Thermo-Electric Air Conditioners

Disclaimer: I am not related to any of the above websites nor i have any financial dealings.

2nd July 2008, 10:30	#1 (permalink)
kamalakannan Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cypress,CA Posts: 12	Non-Mechanical Air Conditioners (Roof Top) Any Idea abt the non-mechanical A/C's/Thermal Air-Conditioners? This should help people who feel underpowered while A/C's is switched on (Including me !). I have no idea about the flipside of the same. Expert suggestions are welcome. It does help people who are fuel conscious with A/C switched ON. This is may be considered an investment with Better ROI. WAECO mobile solutions - Roof air conditioners for vehicle cabs and mini buses __________________ Kamal I Drive hope thats enough!.

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aravindwarrier BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 99	By Non-mechanical ,do you mean Thermo-electric? This is the way those car-fridges work. It operates on electricity, which has to be fed by the alternator, and you might have to fix a bigger/higher Current Alternator which in turn will put more load on the engine, making it sluggish/reducing FE. There you are back to square one. PS: I'm also no expert, just exercising my capabilities on Fault-Finding . :P Last edited by aravindwarrier : 2nd July 2008 at 11:05.

2nd July 2008, 12:14	#3 (permalink)
pingping BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pondicherry, Chennai Posts: 74	Im pretty much sure that, this alternate method will take more investment and cost of operation which will be more than the FE loss we make by using the conventional AC systems in car. But having said this it may work profitable in Van / Buses which consume more fuel as well as if you plan to operate AC when the vehicle is switched off (Such as overnight stay in Car) __________________ The word IMPOSSIBLE itself says I'M POSSIBLE

7th July 2008, 12:12	#5 (permalink)
kamalakannan Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cypress,CA Posts: 12	This is a 12 Volt A/C (24A) does not require any upgrade in your alternator as far as i know. __________________ Kamal I Drive hope thats enough!.

7th July 2008, 18:20	#6 (permalink)
kamalakannan Newbie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cypress,CA Posts: 12	How about this one? Elen product range : Thermo-Electric Air Conditioners Disclaimer: I am not related to any of the above websites nor i have any financial dealings. __________________ Kamal I Drive hope thats enough!.

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