Research Article
Experimental Evaluation of a Compact Ice-Bath Cooling Apparatus for Rapid Temperature Reduction
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361480, author={Mohmood Al Harsoosi and Mohana Al Junaibi and Al Muataz Al Mahrooqi and Adnan Al Balushi and Yousuf Al Affani}, title={Experimental Evaluation of a Compact Ice-Bath Cooling Apparatus for Rapid Temperature Reduction}, proceedings={Proceedings of the 7th MEC Student Research Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Security, MECSRC 2025, 01 May 2025, Muscat, Oman}, publisher={EAI}, proceedings_a={MECSRC}, year={2026}, month={3}, keywords={ice-bath cooling thermal analysis heat transfer rapid cooling system experimental evaluation compact cooling apparatus}, doi={10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361480} }- Mohmood Al Harsoosi
Mohana Al Junaibi
Al Muataz Al Mahrooqi
Adnan Al Balushi
Yousuf Al Affani
Year: 2026
Experimental Evaluation of a Compact Ice-Bath Cooling Apparatus for Rapid Temperature Reduction
MECSRC
EAI
DOI: 10.4108/eai.1-5-2025.2361480
Abstract
This study presents the design, thermal modelling, and experimental evaluation of a compact ice-bath cooling apparatus intended to accelerate heat extraction for laboratory and beverage-cooling applications. The system applies conductive and convective cooling principles to reduce fluid temperature through a controlled ice-water interface. A detailed review of refrigeration and thermoelectric cooling concepts supports the design framework, while CAD modelling and component selection ensure thermal stability and structural efficiency. Experimental testing was conducted using four trials to measure temperature reduction over time and evaluate cooling performance under varying conditions. Results show that the proposed system achieves consistent temperature drops, validating its potential for small-scale cold-chain, laboratory, and consumer cooling needs. The work contributes a practical, low-energy cooling solution suitable for applications requiring rapid and localized heat removal.
