DRY ICE CLEANING SYSTEM

Overview

Our Personal Dry Ice Cleaning System offers a significant advantage over traditional, commercial dry ice cleaning machines primarily due to its affordability and accessibility. While industrial systems can cost tens of thousands of dollars and require specialized dry ice pellets, our system utilizes low-cost, store-bought dry ice blocks that are readily available at local supermarkets. This eliminates the need for expensive ice procurement and delivery. Additionally, the compact and user-friendly design allows consumers to operate it with a standard air compressor, avoiding the high compressed air demands typical of commercial machines. By offering a solution that is cost-effective, easy to use, and environmentally friendly, our system brings professional-grade cleaning technology within reach of small businesses, hobbyists, and DIY enthusiasts, all while maintaining the benefits of dry ice cleaning without the prohibitive costs of commercial machines.

 

Community Benefit

This project will offer significant community benefits by making advanced, eco-friendly cleaning technology more accessible to small businesses, hobbyists, and individuals working out of their garage. By lowering the cost and simplifying the operation of dry ice blasting, this system empowers local businesses to maintain equipment and facilities without relying on harsh chemicals or costly industrial services. It promotes environmentally sustainable practices by reducing chemical waste and making dry ice cleaning available to a wider audience. This use of technology encourages small-scale innovation, fosters entrepreneurship, and enhances community health and safety by providing a non-toxic, non-abrasive cleaning option suitable for sensitive environments, including schools, hospitals, and public spaces.

 

Team Members

• Fernando Cassinelli 
• Darrell Collins 
• Dane Comfort 
• Francis Custureri 
• Sammy Power 

 

Sponsored By

Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI)