ABSTRACT

Combined Refrigeration and Water Distillation System (CORDS)

In recent years due to awareness of energy management and ecological issues
we focus on multipurpose equipments which use non conventional energy
sources. This project is an innovative experimental setup based on conventional
Vapour Absorption System (VAS). This refrigerating system provides
refrigerating effect along with distilled water. Similar to Einstein-Szilard
refrigeration system this system also needs no external power as it incorporates
a thermoelectric device capable of producing power from waste heat for
circulating water.
Refrigerant used is water with salt as pressure intensifier. Main
Components are similar to vapour absorption system like Generator, Condenser,
Capillary, and Evaporator along with a Mixing chamber instead of Absorber.
For experimental purpose generator is powered by electricity while in
application it is powered using solar energy or biogas. Condenser is water
cooled with hot water is available as by-product (Preheated water for boiler in
application). Makeup water is made available from a part of water cooled
condenser. Evaporator is open with distilled water coming out as output. Water
circulation is done with the aid of a dc pump (6 volt, 1 Amp) powered using a
chargeable battery recharged using thermoelectric module (6 volt max; if less,
using a voltage multiplier sufficient power is used to charge the battery). Power
from battery is regulated to vary flow rate.