Aquachill Res - Small size reservoir with (optional) active cooling (TEC modules) (external mini-compressor unit)
Current status : Concept Stage /
Community feedback welcome!
Dev Log :
[2021-9-30] :research feasibility of using TEC modules, on the technical issues, such as power draw, efficiency, extra heat, etc
[2021-10-04] : research feasibility of using mini compressor, i.e. an external cooling unit
*Project may not proceed if there is no suitable solution for active cooling. Creator has no interest in pursuing project as a plain reservoir product
Aquachill Res configuration (community suggestions welcome)
Compressor Cooling
Features
Further investigation required
Current status : Concept Stage /
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Dev Log :
[2021-9-30] :
[2021-10-04] : research feasibility of using mini compressor, i.e. an external cooling unit
*Project may not proceed if there is no suitable solution for active cooling. Creator has no interest in pursuing project as a plain reservoir product
Aquachill Res configuration (community suggestions welcome)
Compressor Cooling
![](/forum/proxy.php?image=https%3A%2F%2Fm.media-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F51pW4vEGurL._AC_SL1500_.jpg&hash=2c87b61b3e9e7ad70ccff004459900a7)
![aquachill config.jpg aquachill config.jpg](https://smallformfactor.net/forum/data/attachments/1/1360-e6e4253723696708506cac3fe2d6374c.jpg)
Features
- small size reservoir - comparable to a 120mm fan (with mounting brackets), may not fit the smallest SFF cases (Steck, FormD T1) but target SFF cases of Meshlicious class
- reservoir with 2 separate, back to back, compartments (1 cold side, 1 hot side)
- no extra pump required
- active cooling liquid with TEC modules (non sub-zero, but down to about ~10-20°C
), using PSU 12V supply
- copper plates with high density fins to maximize heat/cold transfer
- separate controller to manage TEC modules temperature (Windows compatible)
- lowering liquid temperature to give more room for overclocking, or just to be "cool"
- water loop continues to operate passively when active cooling modules are turned off
- Off - no active cooling (no power consumed), operates as reservoir, zero effect on the water loop
- Ambient - cold plate maintain at ambient temperature
- Dew point - cold plate maintain above dew point to prevent condensation
- Manual - full manual mode (with power limit)
![aquachill - assembly v5b - sq.jpg aquachill - assembly v5b - sq.jpg](https://smallformfactor.net/forum/data/attachments/1/1355-e262fd0aa8b836b8444a20fd57072523.jpg)
![aquachill - assembly v5c - sq.jpg aquachill - assembly v5c - sq.jpg](https://smallformfactor.net/forum/data/attachments/1/1356-bfef2b09df39b014abe32fa73671d33e.jpg)
![aquachill - assembly v5e - sq.jpg aquachill - assembly v5e - sq.jpg](https://smallformfactor.net/forum/data/attachments/1/1358-38f708f0b14d09ad10d30fa2b5d32b91.jpg)
![aquachill - assembly v5d - sq.jpg aquachill - assembly v5d - sq.jpg](https://smallformfactor.net/forum/data/attachments/1/1359-9ea6e4bbe7a253572a12f5a3bb93f28e.jpg)
Further investigation required
- appropriate TEC modules for heat transfer and acceptable efficiency
- power electronics to drive the TEC modules
- temperature sensors / controllers
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