DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF 10 KG CAPACITY ICE BLOCK MAKING MACHINE

ABSTRACT This report presents the fabrication, design and testing of an ice block making machine to be constructed using components from an air conditioning (AC) outdoor unit and a condemned freezer, integrated with 3/8" copper pipes. The objective was to develop an efficient, cost- effective, and environmentally friendly solution for producing ice blocks, addressing the challenges of traditional ice block making methods which are often inefficient, energy-intensive, and environmentally detrimental. The fabrication process will involve repurposing the compressor and condenser from an AC outdoor unit, which will provide the necessary cooling capacity and reliability. The condemned freezer will serve as the evaporator, where the water will be frozen into ice blocks. To ensure efficient heat transfer and minimize thermal losses, 3/8" copper pipes will be use to replace the corroded steel pipes within the freezer. The copper pipes were selected for their excellent thermal conductivity, durability, and ease of installation.