EML 4551 ETHICS AND DESIGN PROJECT ORGANIZATION FIU DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MIAMI, FLORIDA ANDONI QUINTANA CHRIS PINTO MARIO BONET ADVISOR: DR. ANDRES TREMANTE DR. SABRI TOSUNOGLU DESIGN OF RENEWABLE POWER STATION
PROBLEM STATEMENT Expand the capabilities of a renewable power station by implementing a rain harvesting system and an alternative energy storage system
TEAM MEMBERS’ TASKS
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GENERAL IDEA Use renewable resources to produce energy Design the most cost-effective water collection system Find an alternative use for collected resources
CONSIDERATIO NS Average yearly precipitation Cost
CONSTRAINTS Gazebo structure Water Stagnation Residues hitting the turbine Portability
PROTOTY PES Water tank and ducts on top of the wooden Gazebo Gas tank(s) underground the wooden Gazebo Water treatment plant
STANDAR DS ASME AWWA ASTM International UL AWEA
GLOBAL LEARNING Renewable energy worldwide Portable and modular Works in every climatic scenario
CONCLUSIO NS Renewable energy importance Help bring energy to rural places Reduce chemical waste Maximize the use of natural resources