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Project 2 EDSGN 100 Fall 2010 Group 4. Craig Datko Stephen Kenas Felix Aronovich Monica Esopi. Definition of Needs and Requirements. Third world country without reliable power grid Self sustainable/ green power Minimal cost with maximum effectiveness
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Project 2EDSGN 100 Fall 2010Group 4 Craig Datko Stephen Kenas Felix Aronovich Monica Esopi
Definition of Needs and Requirements • Third world country without reliable power grid • Self sustainable/ green power • Minimal cost with maximum effectiveness • Overall positive social implications on region • Integrated system
Preliminary Conceptual Options Solar Wind • Initial Cost: $8,060 • Maintenance: $2,000/yr • 2.5 kW/hr • Life Expectancy: 20+ • Nicaragua • Windy • Extreme seasonal changes • Initial Cost: $21,000 • Minimal maintenance required • 2.5 kW/hr • Life Expectancy: 25+ • Niger • Extremely sunny Hydro Magnetic Generator • Initial Cost: $2,000 • Minimal maintenance required • 7 kW/hr • Long life expectancy • Mali • Short rainy season • Cool/hot dry season • Initial Cost: $10,000 • Maintenance: $1,300/yr • 2.5 kW/hr • Long Life Expectancy • Zambia • Fast flowing rivers • Dramatic seasonal changes
Concept Option Analysis/ Selection Winner!!!
Energy Flow and Storage Backup Generator DC Loads (Telecom Equipment) Charge Controller Solar Panels DC to AC Converter NaMX Battery Desert (Dry, Extreme sun/heat) AC Loads (Air Conditioning, Dehumidifier) High Temperature Modified Atmosphere Oven Hut
Solidworks Specifications • Shown Below: • Hut with Solar Panels • 16 ˚ angle • 70 panels (3500 W needed / 50 W per panel) • 2 sq ft each • Tower • Cellular signal
Final Concept Proposal • Third world country without reliable power grid • Self sustainable/ green power • Minimal cost with maximum effectiveness • Overall positive social implications on region • Integrated system