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A Portable Biomass to Synfuel Producer

Team Members:Stephanie Chang, Ida Hempel, Yi Pan

Abstract:The portable biomass-to-synfuel production system is essentially a mobile liquid hydrocarbon plant that is self sufficient (its feedstock is waste biomass provided by the client), environmentally friendly, and economically feasible. Mini-van sized and easily scalable, it is capable of producing anything from 250 gallons of fuel per week to a couple thousand. It literally converts biomass “trash” into today’s treasure – liquid fuel.


AlgaEnergy

Team Members:

Ethan Dreissigacker, Josh Munson, Shan Shan Mai, Yadia Colindres

Abstract:

We have developed a device that will turn algae into a fuel for transportation, heat, and electricity. The device can control by itself, making it probably the most user friendly piece of machinery, not to mention its size and efficiency.


Flex Fuel Car

Team Members:

David Hu, Fei Yu, Jieyan Wei, Kun She, Nick Rowe

Abstract:

At first we considered a broad number of ideas; a few team members particularly understood hydrogen, others biogas, and another believed in battery power. The turning point came when someone said, “Why can’t we incorporate all of these ideas into one product?” Though no one fully understood all of the different ideas, each person had a specialty. The car we designed catered to the strengths of each member, since each individual understood a few aspects that could be a part of the vehicle.


Fuel for Thought: Towards a Greener Future

Team Members:

Daniela Cassataro, Bhuvaneswari Chandrasekharan, Meghna Das, Priyanka Desirazu, Sherilyn Hellberg

Abstract:

Our project proposes the use of Jatropha seeds to develop biodiesel that can be used to replace diesel in automobiles without the need of any design change in the automobiles. The idea is to approach companies that are already involved in supplying fuel to vehicles. If they were to invest in the production of biodiesel from Jatropha, our project, if accepted, can be implemented immediately, with minimum costs and maximum benefits.


Generating Electricity by Working up Sweat

Team Members:

Christoph Enderlein, Colin Enderlein, Daniel Kong, Aman Malik, Uday Vir Singh

Abstract:

What we propose is to introduce new workout equipment that can convert an athlete’s exercise into usable electricity. Not only do the users still receive the benefits of physical activity but they also become active members in fighting a changing climate.


Home Networking System

Team Members:

Changhyun Bahn, Joonsung Shin, Priyanka Prakash, Stephanie Chang

Abstract:

nLife stands for both "new life" and "network life". Its vision is to offer a new life and to make customers’ dreams come true by providing home networking technology services. Home networking is the core technology, which enables the formation and operation of the digital home where the customer can turn on and off the lights from a remote location by just clicking a button of his/her cellular phone or PDA.

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Intelligent Energy Management System

Team Members:Luke Eden, Thomas Huston, Yi Pan, Zhonglin Liu

Abstract:Through a system of computerized, active nodes, the Intelligent Energy Management System (IEMS) controls most of the electrical circuits in the building. Based on input variables, the system instructs the nodes to change things like room temperature, lighting, and power supplied to electrical outlets. By changing their status, the system saves energy and money for a business. By saving energy, the system reduces the strain on the region’s power supply, and means that less energy had to be produced to keep up with demand.


My Car Runs on Water

Team Members:

Ahana Datta, Arshdeep Singh, Julia Gulka, Lillian Alexander

Abstract:

Our idea basically consists of a car, fuelled by the omnipresent resource, water, and the element “boron”, leading to the creation of a vehicle, which would be completely emission-free.


Nanotech Catalytic Converter

Team Members:

Meghna Das, Ahana Datta, Jacob Emmert-Aronson, Ryan Hartschuh, Simmi Kher, Enoch Kuo, Sheng-Ting Lin, Arshdeep Singh

Abstract:

Our technology basically uses the existing technology of Catalytic Converters in cars using fuel cells and provides a new-age twist to it. By using Nanotechnology to modify the contents of an ordinary cat-con, our team hopes to create a product that will achieve better fuel efficiency.


Ocean Thermal Energy ConversionTeam Members:

Alexandra Gonzalez, Chris Fitzhugh, Karen Lemus, Sam Haskins, Sebastian Almeida

Abstract:

In this business plan, we will be presenting and advocating the research, design, and implementation of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) power plants. OTEC Power plants work on the principles of the Rankine Cycle to harness the temperature differential between the warm surface ocean water and the cold subsurface ocean water. This temperature difference facilitates the vaporization of a fluid, which drives a turbine, generating electricity.


Photovoltaic Panels

Team Members:

Gong Chen, Ida Hempel, Rachel Lopatin, Tao Cheng

Abstract:

The technological innovations of this product enable CIGS Quantum Dots to be embedded in the tiles of the roof, the plastic casing of the cell phone, the windows of the office building, and the top of the refrigerator. They will slow global warming, as they are pollution-free and produce no carbon dioxide emissions whatsoever.

Image taken from http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/photoelectric_effect.html


Real Time Traffic Information & Navigation SystemTeam Members:

Jasper Adviento, Dongjoon Han, Jin Hwan Jung, Kim Kyung Mook

Abstract:

ATI plans to capture anonymous GPS signals emitted by mobile phones, convert them into real time traffic data and to map them graphically on portable digital devices such as road navigation systems, cell phones, and PDAs. It also plans to offer data and analysis services to local municipalities and traffic authorities, and companies that operate vehicle fleets. Instead of building its own infrastructure and customer base, ATI plans to work closely with cell phone companies, navigation service companies, and others by offering ATI’s service as an add-on service, the revenue of which will be shared with these partners.04/21/23 Page 13© Global Challenge Award

Revopure Filtration SystemTeam Members:

Ezgi Ergun, Atakan Kaya, Kevin Lu, Samantha Osaki, Nurgul Oztur, Vincent Palazzolo

Abstract:

The carbon dioxide filter which is to be addressed in this business plan makes use of the chemical substance calcium hydroxide and is innovative mainly because of the location of the filter at the front of the vehicle as opposed to the back where there is already a catalytic converter in the automobile’s exhaust pipe. This filter will be connected to the radiator and will constantly convert the carbon dioxide emitted by preceding cars and the carbon dioxide already located within the atmosphere into useful byproducts.


Rubisco: The Mean Protein

Team Members:Rashmi Jayanth, Lily Li, Pranav Pai, Stephen Rong

Abstract:We decided to work with nature’s oldest and most effective green warrior, the epitome of usefulness, THE TREE. By mutating a certain protein, RuBisCO, which has been nicknamed “the sloth of the plant kingdom”, we have been able to unleash the true hidden potential of trees which will allow them to cope with the increasing amount of air pollution being generated.


Sludge on Steroids

Team Members:Brian Mason, Meghna Das, Pranav Pai, Rudhdi Karnik

Abstract:We see that one of the world's greatest energy users is electricity generation, with transport close in tow. Both are responsible for huge quantities of greenhouse gas emissions, as most power plants and vehicles still rely on fossil fuels. Our solution hopes to marry the two together with an emerging technology that uses a by-product of one to supply fuel to the other.


Solar Fuel StackTeam Members:

Danielle Rupert, Jie Ming, Meng Jie Ding, Olivia Shields

Abstract:

The SFCS is innovative because it combines the science and technologies of solar batteries, thermal batteries and fuel cells while it is different from any of the listed sciences and technologies. The SFCS is regenerative due to its utilization of solar energy and its circulatory electrochemical system.


Sterling Engine and Molten Salt Power Plant

Team Members:

Sam Hsieh, Mari Koba, Jie Shen, Yifan Tang

Abstract:

By taking several concepts from existing technologies and synthesizing them into a new idea, our product enables us to efficiently generate mass amounts of electricity and to use solar power even when the sun isn’t out. It does this by storing the excess solar-power that is generated as heat in the molten salt, which can be converted back into electricity as needed.


Waste to Energy

Team Members:

Kristin Darby, William Darby, Taylor Kolk, Eileen Tan, Darius Teo, Lawrence Thien

Abstract:

In this project, microbial fuel cells are identified as an extremely useful way to not only reduce waste, but to produce energy at the same time. This project showcases the problems leading up to this development of the microbial fuel cell, and this technical innovation plan will showcase a novel type of microbial fuel cell that was developed as a result.


Team Members:Deqin XuLingliang ZhangStephany DamasoAileen DamasoMark Tung

Abstract:The system utilizes natural light and heat from the sun and delivers them deep into buildings for natural indoor lighting, and solar water heating. The two separate systems are integrated with a central computer for intelligent and automatic operation of the system without need for user-interference.

Hybrid Solar Lighting and Heating System

Multipurpose Electric Generator

Team Members:Balakrishna PillaiIvan Duschatzky

Meghna Das

Abstract:A tile that consists of a flat plastic plate with 5 magnets attached to its underside. When pressure is exerted on the plate, the magnets are thrust into coils, creating an electrical current , which is captured and stored, ready to be used

Capturing CO2 in Zeolitic Imidazolate Frameworks

Team Members:Aditya Vikram SinghAhana DattaAlena ThompsonAman MalikMeghna DasPeter DongSheng-Ting Lin

Abstract:

The team analyzed the use of ZIFs as carbon emission adsorbents in power plants to replace amine scrubbers.

Zeon Car

Abstract:

The most prominent pollutants to the environment are carbon dioxide, methane and ammonia. Zeolites are capable of selectively removing organic materials from their surroundings by exchanging ions and creating chemical bonds with the materials inside them. This team proposed a Zeon car: an ammonia hybrid car which is able to use ammonia and gasoline as fuel.

Team Members:Eileen MesaSumit MitraAswin Chandrasekharan

Stephen Ho

ElektroHydroGENation

Team Members:Aneesha RaghunathanBalajee VenkatRamanJoshua ImprotaNikhil VenkatAswin Chandrasekharan

Abstract:

The team idea explored the creation of hydrogen energy from Rhodobacter Sphaeroides through the use of a single-chambered membrane free cell.

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