Rural Technologies

The proposed system will use engine exhaust heat of the trawler for Vapor Absorption Refrigeration (VAR) resulting in cooling of the trawler’s fish hold. The proposed machine is expected to reduce the amount of ice to be carried onboard to about half (initially). The system will also generate potable water (as a by-product) which will solve the problem of getting clean drinking water onboard. This proposed intervention will not disturb the conventional method of fish handling and preservation using ice. It will enable reduced usage of ice and also co-produce potable water in an energy efficient environment friendly manner.