Storage, fluidization, and distribution of the high solid fraction ice slurry

Deepchill and slurry ice is a dynamic medium whose fluid properties change with many different factors such as solute concentration, ice fraction or thickness, temperature, time (settling) and agitation. Once it is generated, it must be stored in different forms depending on the required final applied. Storage, fluidization and distribution of this medium is a critical part of the Deepchill System. The primary objective of this project is to simplify the design and operation of the system with reference to storage and discharge. The second goal of the system is to increase the density of storage by 50-70% and thus reducing the size and cost of the storage vessel.

Faculty Supervisor:

Martin Mkandawire

Student:

Partner:

Deepchill Technologies

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

Cape Breton University

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