Authors : Basudeb Dey; Animesh Halder; Ankit Singh; Priyanshu Biswas; Raj Mondal; Aryan Tanti; Rittika Shaw

Volume/Issue : Volume 11 - 2026, Issue 2 - February

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/26feb283

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Abstract : The growing need for compact and energy-efficient thermal management systems has motivated research into portable water heating and cooling devices with optimized electrical performance. This project focuses on the design and analysis of an energy-efficient portable water heating and cooling flask, emphasizing electrical power optimization, control strategy, and system efficiency. The proposed system integrates a thermoelectric (Peltier) module for cooling and a resistive heating element for heating, both governed by a microcontroller-based intelligent control unit. Temperature sensing is achieved using high-accuracy digital temperature sensors, enabling real-time monitoring and closed-loop control. An adaptive control algorithm regulates the duty cycle of the heating element and the Peltier module using pulse-width modulation (PWM) to minimize power consumption while maintaining the desired water temperature. Special attention is given to electrical efficiency by selecting low-loss power electronic components, optimized DC–DC converters, and effective thermal–electrical isolation techniques. The system operates on a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, and energy consumption is analyzed under different operating modes such as heating, cooling, and standby. Experimental results demonstrate that the proposed design achieves improved energy efficiency compared to conventional portable heating-only devices. Electrical performance parameters such as input power, current draw, thermal response time, and overall system efficiency are evaluated and analyzed. The results validate the effectiveness of intelligent power management in reducing energy losses and extending battery life. This research-oriented design provides a foundation for future advancements in portable thermal devices, including integration with renewable energy sources, advanced power management algorithms, and IoT-based monitoring. The project contributes to the field of energy-efficient electrical system design for portable consumer applications.

Keywords : Portable Water Flask; Electrical Heating System; Thermoelectric Cooling (Peltier); Temperature Control Circuit; Energy-Efficient Design; Smart Consumer Appliance.

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