GROUP #2 T.L, A.D, K.G, E.M 1 GEOTHERMAL ENERGY SOLUTIONS: The Eritrea Project

Purpose/Design of the Activity :  The purpose of this project is to develop an alternative energy product for a third world country.  To learn to work together as a team to accomplish goals and criteria standards, and meet deadlines. 2 Customer (society):  Eritrea Product Design and Function Explanation :  Eritrea is located in an volcanic region making geothermal power the logical choice. Geothermal energy is a renewable resource because the heat emanating from the interior of the Earth is essentially limitless.

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Manufacturing Business Information Worldwide Power Solutions Corporation: *Specializing in geothermal power-generating units. *Processes: Metal stamping, welding, cutting, milling, heat-treating (hardening/tempering), fabrication and assembly. *Primary materials include CrMoV steel, 12% Cr steel, standard carbon steel, and copper conductor. 5

Location:  Detroit, Michigan -Offers industrial infrastructure and waterway logistics.  CRANE BUILDING 260 S. Crawford, Detroit, MI building size: 49,689 sq. ft. -main roadways: I-75, Fisher Freeway, & Livernois St. exit. -shipping: I-75 6

Demographics Eritrea  Population: 5.9 million (July 2011 est)  Annual population growth rate: 2.5%  Education: years compulsory—none; attendance— elementary (net 2002) 45.2%, secondary (net 2002) 21.2%  Health: Infant mortality rate (2011 est.)—41.3/1,000. Life expectancy—62.5 years (2011 est.)  Work force (2009): Agriculture—17.3%; services— 59.5%; industry—23.2% 7

SOURCES: Crawford-Detroit-MI/ Crawford-Detroit-MI/ union.org/root/AU/Conferences/2010/March/IE15- 17/4.%20Presentations/Country’s%20Presentation/Eritrea %20concept%20note.pd union.org/root/AU/Conferences/2010/March/IE15- 17/4.%20Presentations/Country’s%20Presentation/Eritrea %20concept%20note.pd Georgia/Eritreans.html Georgia/Eritreans.html 8