A ceramic cooling device is fabricated from fired clay materials. Its evaporative cooling process and temperature profiles are presented. The use of the device to produce cold water 15 ° C below the ambient temperature during the hottest part of the day is impressive. Its storage capability to preserve fresh fruits and vegetables for up to forty days has direct applications in rural areas where both conventional refrigeration and daily markets are unavailable.
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© 2008 American Institute of Physics.
2008
American Institute of Physics
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