Over Way Technology Ltd announced the development of an innovative air-conditioner utilizing its patented “Superconductive Heat Pipe Technology” and thermoelectric cooling chip. This invention is the world’s first air-conditioner without the need of compressors or coolant. It will revolutionize traditional air-conditioning technology by providing consumers with a quiet, energy-efficient and environmentally safe air-conditioner.

The use of thermoelectric cooling is common in everyday life, but its use in home or car air-conditioning poses a challenge to the current technology. Two major issues hinder thermoelectric technology from use in large-scale air-conditioning devices. First is the lack of an effective method for dissipating heat from the thermoelectric cooling chip. Second is the fact that traditional heat pipes cannot function under 5 degrees Celsius, thereby crippling the conduit for the device to deliver cold air. By using their patented “Superconductive Heat Pipe Technology,” Over Way Technology has found a solution for both issues, creating a means for thermoelectric cooling technology to find its way to the masses.

According to Over Way Technology, early air-conditioner prototypes are capable of generating cool air at temperatures of 5~7 degrees Celsius, but final production units will be capable of 0~2 degrees Celsius. The company plans to have qual samples ready by mid-2007. Various air-conditioner manufacturers in Taiwan, Japan, and Korea, have express high interest in this product. This includes Japanese and Korean carmakers hoping to use the technology in their car air-conditioning systems.