Purdue University

Astronauts need a fridge. Engineers are building one that works in zero gravity – and ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — For astronauts to go on long missions to the moon or Mars, they need a refrigerator. But today’s fridges aren’t designed to work in zero gravity – or upside down if oriented ...
Hackaday

Fridge Compressor Turned Into Capable Little Four-Stroke Engine

Never underestimate the power of a well-stocked junk bin. Along with a TIG welder and mechanical ingenuity bordering on genius-level, all of which come to bear on this fridge compressor to four-stroke ...
Purdue University

To give astronauts better food, engineers test a fridge prototype in microgravity

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Astronauts have been going to space since 1961, but they still don’t have a refrigerator to use for keeping food cold on long missions to the moon or Mars. Through experiments ...
Purdue University

To give astronauts better food, engineers test a fridge prototype in microgravity

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Astronauts have been going to space since 1961, but they still don’t have a refrigerator to use for keeping food cold on long missions to the moon or Mars. Through experiments ...
NBC Los Angeles

People say pricey refrigerator compressors are conking out within a few years, sometimes ...

It’s touted as the latest technology in refrigerators. A compressor that keeps food fresh longer, lowers electricity costs, is quieter, and durable. LG says its new linear compressor is tested to last ...
Australian Geographic

Oztrail 80L Dual Zone Fridge/Freezer: Video Gear Test

Nothing beats a portable fridge/freezer for keeping your family’s food and drinks cold and fresh when you’re out on a camping adventure. The ubiquitous Esky is okay if you’re away for just a weekend, ...