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Evidence of Work
Evidence of Work
This project revolved around each group choosing a world problem that they thought was worth researching and attempting to solve. My group, which included Kash Connors, Tyler Hemmings, and myself, chose to research alternative energy. Our hypothesis was that hydrogen fuel cells were the best energy alternative to fossil fuels. Kash researched the issues of fossil fuels, I researched the possibility of nuclear energy, and Tyler researched the various hydrogen possibilities. With this information we created a slideshow (left) and a presentation to go with it. This presentation illustrated the shortcomings of fossil fuels and nuclear energy and the advantages of hydrogen energy.
Engineering Design Cycle
Engineering Design Cycle
Identify the Need
Identify the Need
We identified improved power sources as our need along with the constraint of finding a source that was cost-efficient and non-polluting.
Research the Problem
Research the Problem
We researched three different power sources: fossil fuels, nuclear, and hydrogen fuel cell
Develop Possible Solutions
Develop Possible Solutions
Possible solutions include:
- Solar Power
- Wind Power
- Nuclear Fusion
- Nuclear Fission
- Hydrogen Fuel Cell Power
Select Promising Solution
Select Promising Solution
Our solution involves three steps:
- Stop using all fossil fuel immediately
- Keep nuclear power, but don't build any new ones
- Implement hydrogen powered cars with home pumps and pumps spread throughout the world
Build a Prototype
Build a Prototype
We modeled our solution with an experiment using electrolysis, which involved attaching a battery to two wires, submerging it under water, and capturing the H2 and O2 separately that came out of the two wires.
Test and Evaluate Prototype
Test and Evaluate Prototype
Our prototype worked incredibly, with several vials of hydrogen and a few vials of oxygen ready for energy conversion at the end of the experimentation. The only change to the prototype was an addition of a powder that was similar to salt and allowed the process of electrolysis to happen more easily.
Reflection
Reflection
In this project I improved
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