Language

English (en)

Publication Date

Fall 2025

Document Type

Final Report

Embargo Date

12-8-2025

Problem Statement

The purpose of this document is to outline the purpose and function of the rapid drink chiller device. This device is designed to replace traditional portable drink cooling methods, such as traditional styrofoam coolers, fridges, etc. Traditional methods require the transport and inclusion of ice, and require overly long cooling times, with the exception traditional fridges which are non-portable. The rapid drink chiller is designed to be light and compact in order to maximize transportability, accomplished via an all foam insulation construction around a waterproof box. The box is filled with a water-ethanol solution which is cooled to extremely low temperatures utilizing an embedded refrigerant system, with a series of rollers on top of the refrigerant cooling lines. Cans are placed on these rollers and semi-submerged in water, with the rollers themselves operated via a hand crank system. This rotates the cans, allowing for convection inside of the can as well as in the liquid outside of the can increasing the rate of heat transfer. This results in significantly decreased cooling times, with the device capable of cooling four 16 ounce cans to 40 degrees Fahrenheit in under 20 minutes, or four standard 12 ounce cans in under five minutes.

Author's School

McKelvey School of Engineering

Author's Department

Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science

Class Name

Mechanical Engineering Design Project (MEMS 411)

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