{"id":633,"date":"2025-03-07T19:41:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:41:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/?page_id=633"},"modified":"2025-03-07T19:41:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T10:41:02","slug":"tvc-active-cooling","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/tvc-active-cooling\/","title":{"rendered":"TVC Active Cooling for Mass Concrete"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"333\">Overview<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"774\">Concrete curing often involves high internal temperatures caused by cement hydration. Excessive heat can lead to cracks and compromised structural integrity. <strong data-start=\"492\" data-end=\"514\">TVC Active Cooling<\/strong> solves this challenge by combining <strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"586\">thermoelectric (Peltier) modules<\/strong> with a <strong data-start=\"594\" data-end=\"645\">highly conductive aluminum vapor chamber (ALVC)<\/strong>. This system actively extracts heat from large concrete pours, promoting uniform temperature control and helping prevent cracks.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"779\" \/>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-636 size-full\" style=\"font-size: 16px;\" title=\"TVC Active thermal solution for mass concrete\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Act_Cooling_Differency.png\" alt=\"Active thermal solution: - Cold temperature is generated from the TVC unit and the cold temperature is transferred to the concrete via the aluminum vapor chamber. - Direct cooling\/Active cooling is provided in this system. - A faster cooling rate could be achieved via the TVC system. \" width=\"2317\" height=\"1338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Act_Cooling_Differency.png 2317w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Act_Cooling_Differency-300x173.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Act_Cooling_Differency-1024x591.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Act_Cooling_Differency-768x443.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Act_Cooling_Differency-1536x887.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Act_Cooling_Differency-2048x1183.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Act_Cooling_Differency-1320x762.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2317px) 100vw, 2317px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"797\">Key Benefits<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"1757\">\n<li data-start=\"799\" data-end=\"990\">\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"990\"><strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"829\">Reduced Risk of Cracking<\/strong><br data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"832\" \/>By lowering the peak hydration temperature, TVC Active Cooling minimizes stress differentials and reduces the likelihood of cracks forming in mass concrete.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"1178\">\n<p data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1178\"><strong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1024\">Active &amp; Efficient Cooling<\/strong><br data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1027\" \/>Thermoelectric modules can actively cool concrete to near or below ambient temperature, ensuring faster heat dissipation compared to passive methods.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1345\">\n<p data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1345\"><strong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1220\">Lightweight Aluminum Vapor Chamber<\/strong><br data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1223\" \/>The ALVC core offers rapid heat transfer, compact design possibilities, and minimal weight impact on construction sites.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1587\">\n<p data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1587\"><strong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1370\">Lower Water Usage<\/strong><br data-start=\"1370\" data-end=\"1373\" \/>Unlike traditional cooling approaches that often require extensive water circulation and chiller systems, TVC Active Cooling typically requires little to no water, minimizing resource usage and on-site logistics.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1757\">\n<p data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1757\"><strong data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1614\">Flexible &amp; Scalable<\/strong><br data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1617\" \/>Easily adapt the number of thermoelectric modules and ALVC placements to suit different project sizes or temperature control requirements.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1762\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1782\">How It Works<\/h3>\n<ol data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"2367\">\n<li data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1917\"><strong data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1812\">Aluminum Vapor Chamber<\/strong><br data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1815\" \/>The ALVC is embedded or installed in direct contact with the concrete, drawing out interior heat.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1918\" data-end=\"2055\"><strong data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1957\">Thermoelectric (Peltier) Modules<\/strong><br data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1960\" \/>When powered, they boost cooling capacity by rapidly transporting heat away from the ALVC.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2056\" data-end=\"2174\"><strong data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2079\">Heat Dissipation<\/strong><br data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\" \/>Heat is released through heat sinks or fans, venting safely to the ambient environment.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2367\"><strong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2200\">Adaptive Operation<\/strong><br data-start=\"2200\" data-end=\"2203\" \/>For moderate cooling needs, run the system in passive mode (modules off). For high thermal loads, switch on the thermoelectric modules for rapid heat extraction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2427\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2456\">Simulation (Preliminary stage)<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2800\" data-end=\"2965\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-640 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Cooling_Simulation.png\" alt=\"TVC Cooling Simulation\" width=\"2290\" height=\"1275\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Cooling_Simulation.png 2290w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Cooling_Simulation-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Cooling_Simulation-1024x570.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Cooling_Simulation-768x428.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Cooling_Simulation-1536x855.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Cooling_Simulation-2048x1140.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_Cooling_Simulation-1320x735.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2290px) 100vw, 2290px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2970\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2456\">DemoKit Test Highlights<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-642 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_DemoKit.png\" alt=\"DemoKit Evaluation for TVC module\" width=\"1653\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_DemoKit.png 1653w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_DemoKit-300x144.png 300w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_DemoKit-1024x490.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_DemoKit-768x368.png 768w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_DemoKit-1536x735.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/TVC_DemoKit-1320x632.png 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1653px) 100vw, 1653px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<li data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2798\">\n<h3 data-start=\"125\" data-end=\"169\">DemoKit Evaluation \u2013 Hot Water Test<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"498\">We assessed the TVC (Thermoelectric Vapor Chamber) system\u2019s cooling performance by introducing approximately <strong data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"291\">1 liter<\/strong> of water at <strong data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"314\">66.2\u00b0C<\/strong>. With <strong data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"328\">30W<\/strong> of input to the thermoelectric modules, the TVC actively extracted heat from the hot water over <strong data-start=\"425\" data-end=\"439\">77 minutes<\/strong>, reducing the temperature to <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"479\">32.1\u00b0C <\/strong>&#8211; a <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"497\">34.1\u00b0C drop<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"966\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<li data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"534\"><strong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"518\">Cooling Rate<\/strong>: ~0.443\u00b0C\/min<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"718\"><strong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"559\">Active vs. Passive<\/strong>: The active thermoelectric mode was about <strong data-start=\"602\" data-end=\"609\">14%<\/strong> more efficient than passive cooling, highlighting the significant benefit of powering the Peltier modules.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"966\" data-is-last-node=\"\"><strong data-start=\"721\" data-end=\"737\">Key Takeaway<\/strong>: Even under demanding conditions, the TVC system can rapidly lower water (and thus concrete) temperatures with minimal energy input, demonstrating its potential to effectively manage hydration heat in mass concrete applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2967\" data-end=\"2970\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"3009\">Technical Specifications<\/h3>\n<table data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<thead data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3068\">\n<tr data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3068\">\n<th data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3032\">Parameter<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"3032\" data-end=\"3068\">Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<tr data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3184\">\n<td>Cooling Power<\/td>\n<td>~30W per thermoelectric module (Can be modified on demand)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3185\" data-end=\"3242\">\n<td>Chamber Material<\/td>\n<td>Aluminum vapor chamber (ALVC)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3243\" data-end=\"3300\">\n<td>Cooling Operation<\/td>\n<td>Active TEC<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3301\" data-end=\"3358\">\n<td>Recommended Usage<\/td>\n<td>Large or thick concrete pours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<hr data-start=\"3410\" data-end=\"3413\" \/>\n<h3 data-start=\"3415\" data-end=\"3429\">Contact Us<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3642\">Experience the difference that <strong data-start=\"3462\" data-end=\"3484\">TVC Active Cooling<\/strong> can make for your next concrete project. Whether you need to reduce cracking risks, save resources, or accelerate curing schedules, our team is here to help.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3888\"><strong data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3888\">Ask us about custom designs or on-site demos, and discover how TVC Active Cooling can optimize your mass concrete operations.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3759\" data-end=\"3888\"><a href=\"\/en\/contact\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-304 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bt_contact_l_en-300x98.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bt_contact_l_en-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.alvc.jp\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/bt_contact_l_en.jpg 361w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Concrete curing often involves high internal temperatures caused by cement hydration. Excessive heat can lead to cracks and compromised structural integrity. TVC Active Cooling solves this challenge by combining thermoelectric (Peltier) modules with a highly conductive aluminum vapor chamber (ALVC). 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