College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2026-05-07 06:10:52
Major
Electrical Engineering
Honors Course
ELEN 402
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2026
Abstract
This report details the project known as “The BRRBOX”, a reusable, insulated thermoelectric cooler developed to keep internal temperatures at refrigeration levels or cooler for at least 48 hours. The cooler will track its internal temperature during this period and be able to give the data at the end of its delivery cycle to keep up with food and pharmaceutical standards during delivery. The BRRBOX uses Peltier-based cooling alongside vacuum insulation panels and fans to achieve efficient thermal control. An onboard microcontroller will monitor temperature, record the data, and adjust the cooling output to minimize power consumption. The box will also have a lock on it that will only be able to be opened by the specific person the box is delivered to. The cooler is meant to be lightweight, durable, and rechargeable in order to be used repeatedly. The design was fully integrated and was functional on demonstration day. The BRRBOX offers an alternative to other modern cooling methods such as dry ice, refrigeration, or regular ice to reduce waste and operating costs.
Research Sponsor
Michael Lichter
First Reader
Michael Lichter
Second Reader
Nathan Ida
Honors Faculty Advisor
Yilmaz Sozer
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Community Engaged Scholarship
No
Recommended Citation
Myers, Shawn J.; Cline, Lane; Davis, Michael; and Secrest, Christian, "BRRBOX" (2026). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2210.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2210
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Controls and Control Theory Commons, Digital Communications and Networking Commons, Electrical and Electronics Commons, Power and Energy Commons, Systems and Communications Commons, Thermodynamics Commons