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The book aims to design and develop an ice battery for improving the efficiency and performance of air conditioning systems. The motivation comes from the urgent need to reduce peak electricity demand, cut electricity bills, and minimize environmental pollution. Traditional AC systems consume the most power during peak hours, leading to high costs and blackouts. Ice battery systems shift this demand by using stored ice for cooling, thereby flattening the load curve.Further motivation arises from the environmental perspective. Unlike lithium-ion or chemical storage, ice batteries avoid hazardous waste and use water as the primary medium. This project also contributes to sustainable engineering education by combining mechanical design, heat transfer, control systems, and environmental considerations.The bookconfirms that ice battery systems are a practical and sustainable approach to improving AC performance. By shifting load to off-peak hours, they reduce energy costs, minimize carbon emissions, and extend equipment life. The concept offers high potential for scaling in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
About the author
Mr. Nishigandh B. Gorade, Assistant Professor, and Dr. Dattatray S. Galhe, Associate Professor, bring 10+ and 17+ years of academic experience, respectively, with research publications and patents. Both mentor students, lead innovative projects, and contribute to engineering education, research, and industry practices.
