Ice Energy Extraction Unit
Throttling Valve Ice Tank PVC piping Radiator Drain Valve Plexiglas Fan mounted against back of radiator Overall View Plywood Base and covers 8020 Frame Pump
Component Positioning 1.Pump below system to prevent cavitations in piping and pump 2.Radiator positioned for short straight pvc pipe to pump 3.Tank above radiator to provide short simple piping between them 4.Drain at bottom of system to drain all or some of fluid 5.Fan mounted directly to radiator Note* critical point of cooling loss is before radiator inlet, need shortest pipe possible
Tank Design 1.Square build for easy construction and mounting 2.Trough to help ensure consistent water depth for pump draw. Also outlet from bottom of trough. 3.Screen/guard to prevent ice and debris from entering piping/pump 4.Large foot print for longer path of water to drain 5.Water piping made of inexpensive pvc for easy modifications (testing spray patterns) 6.Plexiglas viewing panel Water Inlet Screen Trough Plexiglas
System Flow Chart Radiator Inlet Reading Radiator Outlet Reading
Radiator Inlet Reading Radiator Outlet Reading Thermocouple Positioning