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Evaptainers EV-8 is a mobile refrigeration system used for keeping fruits, vegetables and Dairy products fresh in the summer season.
Evaptainer EV-8 is a light weight, easy-to-carry, fully portable refrigeration unit that can keep perishables like fruits, vegetables and dairy products fresh in the hot summer months. It requires no electricity to operate and is 100% eco-friendly with no greenhouse gas emissions. Some prototypes of the product have been tested, but the EV-8 is not yet available in the market.
The usage of Evaptainers could be extended in natural disaster situations. In addition to food storage, in post-disaster settings the vessels might also be used to store medical supplies at cooler temperatures without the use of electricity that will most likely be disrupted under such circumstances.
Target SDGs
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Market Suggested Retail Price
$30.00
Target Users (Target Impact Group)
Household
Distributors / Implementing Organizations
Evaptainer
Competitive Landscape
Direct competitors include Wakati One, Chotukool, Mitticool Clay Refrigerator, and Zeer Pot.
Manufacturing/Building Method
Still in prototype phase, the units are designed to be mass produced.
Intellectural Property Type
Patent
User Provision Model
Direct from manufacturer
Distributions to Date Status
The product is not yet available on the market.
Storage capacity (L)
60
Time to cool (hr)
0.5 hours/ 30 minutes Interview with representative
Cooling retention (hr)
As long as it has water it will remain cool, water deposit can last 1-6 days. Interview with representative
Temperature control
No
Minimum internal temperature (°C)
15-20 degrees Celsius less than ambient conditions
Materials of construction
Expanded polypropylene
Protection from insect entry
Yes
Refrigeration cycle catalyst
N/A evaporative cooling uses water
Design Specifications
The EV-8 uses PhaseTek technology, that enables and enhances the effects evaporative cooling. Using this technology Evaptainers can create a cooling effect of 15-20 Celsius from ambient conditions using no electricity. The membrane technology becomes activated when a user fills the internal reservoir with any source of water (e.g. tap, well, river, lake). The walls of the device then begin to draw out heat from the interior of the device through evaporative cooling.
Technical Support
Tech support can be requested via e-mail, available in the US and Morocco. Interview with representative
Replacement Components
Some components are available upon request. Interview with representative
Lifecycle
It has a 1 year full warranty and 3 years limited warranty. So far the first prototypes tested have lasted 2.5 years without problems. Interview with representative
Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters
The EV-8 can cool its internal storage space by 15-20 degrees Celsius from ambient conditions, potentially extending food shelf life from 2 days to 2 weeks. It is said to reduce the spoilage rate by at least 10%.
Vetted Performance Status
According to manufacturer's field testing the EV-8 is 5% more thermally efficient than a Zeer Pot. The impact on users is said to be a 10% of income savings, due to the time users can work instead of going to the market. Interview with representative
Safety
No safety precautions specified.
Complementary Technical Systems
Biogas or solar cookstove.
Academic Research and References
Lim, C., & Nair, T., 2017, Cooling Future Urban Habitats: Technology Based on Human Body? (RSIS Commentaries, No. 017). RSIS Commentaries. Singapore: Nanyang Technological University.
Nair T and Lim CH., 2017, Science, Technology and Human Security-Fighting Food Wastage: New Ideas From the Past. (RSIS Commentaries, No. 016). RSIS Commentaries. Singapore: Nanyang Technological University.
Compliance with regulations
All materials are food grade standard Interview with representative
Other Information
The manufacturer claims that the product can pay for itself in less than 3 months. Winner of 2017 USA ASME ISHOW. The usage of Evaptainers could be extended in natural disaster situations PhaseTek Manufacturer Evaptainers Explainer Video HD Technical Specifications
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