Solar icemaker: just cool

Post date: Sep 11, 2009 9:16:38 PM

CSP Concentrated Solar Power by MAE Solar engineering San Jose

source: engr.sjsu.edu dvice.com

Refrigerator working by Sun heat

Electricity-free alternative to refrigeration and air conditioning,

Once the slow-cooling absorbent hits 104°F/40°C, the refrigerant turns

back into a liquid and its temperature drops like a rock to below freezing

because of pressure differences. Put some water next to the evaporator’s

exterior and, presto, ice; 14 pounds perd day : 7kg ice/day