POSSIBILITIES OF A PASSIVE STEAM (EVAPORATIVE) COOLING SYSTEM POWERED BY SOLAR ENERGY

Abstract

This article presents the results of an applied research project aimed at developing an evaporative cooling system powered by solar energy, using saline water and operating without a pump. During the research process, the theoretical foundations of evaporative cooling technologies were carefully studied, and an analysis of modern evaporative cooling systems used around the world was conducted. In conventional evaporative cooling systems, pumps are typically used to circulate water while fans are employed to create airflow, which significantly increases overall energy consumption and operational costs.

Within the framework of this project, a new concept of a pump-free cooling system was developed. The proposed system is based on the natural evaporation process and the effective utilization of solar energy in order to reduce energy consumption and improve system sustainability. In addition, the study analyzed the physical properties of saline water during the evaporation process, including the influence of salt concentration, temperature conditions, and evaporation rate on the overall cooling efficiency. The results obtained in this study provide an important scientific and practical basis for the development of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling technologies that can be applied in various climatic and technological conditions.