Using arduino to cool water
hi all,
background:
i study physics @ uni have idea of principles behind basic circuits , i've had minor practical experience circuitry- i'm no stranger soldering iron. however, have never done projects involving form of chip based circuits. also, coding experience i've had dipping toe matlab , labview. i'm keen learn , books/ resources people know of that'd worth reading appreciated.
the project:
i want make circuit can control , regulate temperature of water body via thermal exchange include cooling mechanism, heating mechanics , series of temperature sensors. i'd incorporate form of screen can provide readouts temp of input , output + various other thermodynamic properties (efficiency etc).
one idea have regards cooling water use series of 9 computer fans cool heatsink in contact water system. cool water pumped countercurrent coil can thermally exchange system being regulated. benefit can see system 9 fans wouldn't difficult (would it?!) vary motor speed on them alter cooling. downside, quite energy intensive + heatsink of size expensive make.
the other idea gut small refrigerator has circuit controlled pad , replace arduino control. know leave in situe , use arduino sensors want cooling react readings taken sensors , proportional integral derivative mathematics regulate it.
so, peoples thoughts, red flags, potential pitfalls , general advice?
tldr:
i'm looking start project use computer controller cool body of water (~25 litres) using either mixture of computer fans , heatsink, or innards of refrigerator (compressor etc.)
background:
i study physics @ uni have idea of principles behind basic circuits , i've had minor practical experience circuitry- i'm no stranger soldering iron. however, have never done projects involving form of chip based circuits. also, coding experience i've had dipping toe matlab , labview. i'm keen learn , books/ resources people know of that'd worth reading appreciated.
the project:
i want make circuit can control , regulate temperature of water body via thermal exchange include cooling mechanism, heating mechanics , series of temperature sensors. i'd incorporate form of screen can provide readouts temp of input , output + various other thermodynamic properties (efficiency etc).
one idea have regards cooling water use series of 9 computer fans cool heatsink in contact water system. cool water pumped countercurrent coil can thermally exchange system being regulated. benefit can see system 9 fans wouldn't difficult (would it?!) vary motor speed on them alter cooling. downside, quite energy intensive + heatsink of size expensive make.
the other idea gut small refrigerator has circuit controlled pad , replace arduino control. know leave in situe , use arduino sensors want cooling react readings taken sensors , proportional integral derivative mathematics regulate it.
so, peoples thoughts, red flags, potential pitfalls , general advice?
tldr:
i'm looking start project use computer controller cool body of water (~25 litres) using either mixture of computer fans , heatsink, or innards of refrigerator (compressor etc.)
sorry, more questions.
what temperatures expecting heat/cool liquid to/from.
how fast expect heat/cool body of liquid.
is closed or open system.
does need self contained or able use external resources.
what temperatures expecting heat/cool liquid to/from.
how fast expect heat/cool body of liquid.
is closed or open system.
does need self contained or able use external resources.
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