Biomimicry-Based Design of Underground Cold Storage Facilities: Energy Efficiency and Sustainability.

Mugdha Kshirsagar, Sanjay Kulkarni, Ankush Kumar Meena, Danby Caetano D'costa, Aroushi Bhagwat, Md Irfanul Haque Siddiqui, Dan Dobrotă

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Mugdha KshirsagarDepartment of Civil Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International University, Near Lupin Research Park, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Pune 412115, Maharashtra, India.ORCID 0000-0001-5364-2064

Sanjay KulkarniDepartment of Civil Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International University, Near Lupin Research Park, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Pune 412115, Maharashtra, India.

Ankush Kumar MeenaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International University, Near Lupin Research Park, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Pune 412115, Maharashtra, India.

Danby Caetano D'costaDepartment of Civil Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International University, Near Lupin Research Park, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Pune 412115, Maharashtra, India.

Aroushi BhagwatDepartment of Civil Engineering, Symbiosis Institute of Technology, Symbiosis International University, Near Lupin Research Park, Gram: Lavale, Tal: Mulshi, Pune 412115, Maharashtra, India.

Md Irfanul Haque SiddiquiDepartment of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi Arabia.ORCID 0000-0003-4289-4826

Dan DobrotăFaculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Engineering and Management, Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, 550024 Sibiu, Romania.ORCID 0000-0002-2202-7701

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Abstract

Underground cold storage gives rise to special challenges that require innovative solutions to ensure maximum energy efficiency. Conventional energy systems tend to be based on high energy use, so sustainable solutions are crucial. This study explores the novel idea of biomimetics and how it might be used in the planning and building of underground cold storage facilities as well as other infrastructure projects. Biomimetic strategies, inspired by termite mounds, gentoo penguin feathers, and beehive structures, are applied to minimize reliance on energy-intensive cooling systems. These natural models offer efficient thermal regulation, airflow optimization, and passive cooling mechanisms such as geothermal energy harvesting. The integration of naturally driven convection and ventilation ensures stable internal temperatures under varying conditions. Biomimicry was employed in Revit Architecture, coupled with structural optimization, to eliminate urban space's limitations and further increase energy efficiency. The analytical work for this paper utilized a set of formulas that represent heat flow, thermal resistance, R-value, thermal transmittance, U-value, solar absorption, and G-value. The results pointed to very good insulation, with exterior walls having an R-value of 10.2 m

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biomimicryenergy conservationsustainabilityunderground cold-storage

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PMID39997145

DOI10.3390/biomimetics10020122

PMCPMC11853035

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