INTRODUCTION

The main goal of the project was to develop a system capable of storing and refrigerating vaccines and other medical equipment at acceptable temperatures, powered by solar energy, when being carried to places where availability of electricity is uncertain.

RELEVANCY

This project becomes relevant when tackling the need to provide vaccines and medication in areas where power is not readily available, especially in countries ridden with poverty.

THE SOLUTION

The proposed solution is to implement a portable refrigerator using a pelcier system, inside a heat-blocking compartment (polypropylene), powered by a solar panel.

RESULTS

Despite interesting results (the inside of the compartment was able to reach temperatures as low as 2°C), the project was deemed unfeasible by the group due to high energy consumption to cooling intensity ratio provided by the Pelcier system.