Evaporative Cooling System

Abstract

A novel system for using a high water content polymer and its various implementations to provide a means of evaporative cooling and temperature regulation for buildings and structures. This invention will provide benefits at much lower initial and ongoing costs than competing solutions and will bring other benefits and extensions inherent in its design and implementation.

1 . An evaporative cooling system comprising a high water content polymer capable of holding water to a surface in order to enable heat removal from the surface via phase change of the water being held by said polymer. 
     
     
         2 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 1  further comprising an adhesive layer on the surface. 
     
     
         3 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 1  wherein the polymer comprises multiple layers. 
     
     
         4 . The evaporative cooling system in  claim 1  further comprising a water system. 
     
     
         5 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 1  wherein said polymer has sufficient hydrophilicity to allow rehydration from ambient humidity. 
     
     
         6 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 1  in which the polymer includes an adhesive monomer to enable said polymer to bond to the surface. 
     
     
         7 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 1  in which the polymer is mixed with a separate adhesive component to enable the polymer to bond to the surface. 
     
     
         8 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 1  in which the polymer includes a UV-resistance component. 
     
     
         9 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 1  in which the polymer includes an agent to minimize plant growth including one or more of mold, fungus, algae or bacteria. 
     
     
         10 . An evaporative cooling system comprising a high water content polymer that holds water to a surface in order to enable heat removal from the surface via phase change of the water being held in by said polymer and an element providing structural support to the polymer. 
     
     
         11 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 10  in which the polymer is integrated with the structural support element prior to application. 
     
     
         12 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 10  in which the polymer is integrated with the structural support element at the time of application. 
     
     
         13 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 10  in which the structural support element is a mesh. 
     
     
         14 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 13  wherein the mesh comprises synthetic materials. 
     
     
         15 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 13  wherein the mesh comprises natural materials. 
     
     
         16 . An evaporative cooling system comprising a high water content polymer that holds water to a surface in order to enable heat removal from the surface via phase change of the water being held in by said polymer with said polymer being polymerized in place on the structure. 
     
     
         17 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 16  wherein the polymerization is effected by ultra-violet radiation. 
     
     
         18 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 16  wherein the polymerization is effected by heat. 
     
     
         19 . An evaporative cooling system comprising a high water content polymer that holds water to a surface in order to enable heat removal from the surface via phase change of the water being held in by said polymer that is created in forms. 
     
     
         20 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 19  wherein said forms include tiles or shingles. 
     
     
         21 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 19  wherein said forms include rolled surface coatings. 
     
     
         22 . The evaporative cooling system of  claim 19  wherein said forms enable liquid application techniques. 
     
     
         23 . A method for evaporative cooling comprising:
 applying a polymer to a surface;   supplying water to said polymer to form a high water content polymer with a water content of 85-99.9 wt%; and   cooling said surface by a phase change of said water.   
     
     
         24 . The method for evaporative cooling of  claim 23  wherein said phase change is evaporation. 
     
     
         25 . The method for evaporative cooling of  claim 24  further comprising replenishment of water removed from said polymer by said evaporation.