1. 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

2. PROBLEM STATEMENT Expand the capabilities of a renewable power station by implementing a rain harvesting system and an alternative energy storage system

3. TEAM MEMBERS’ TASKS

4. TIMELIN E

5. GENERAL IDEA Use renewable resources to produce energy Design the most cost-effective water collection system Find an alternative use for collected resources

6. CONSIDERATIO NS Average yearly precipitation Cost

7. CONSTRAINTS Gazebo structure Water Stagnation Residues hitting the turbine Portability

8. PROTOTY PES Water tank and ducts on top of the wooden Gazebo Gas tank(s) underground the wooden Gazebo Water treatment plant

9. STANDAR DS ASME AWWA ASTM International UL AWEA

10. GLOBAL LEARNING Renewable energy worldwide Portable and modular Works in every climatic scenario

11. CONCLUSIO NS Renewable energy importance Help bring energy to rural places Reduce chemical waste Maximize the use of natural resources