Category Archives: Research and Class

This Semester in Anaerobic Digestion

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Aylin Gucalp
This Semester in Anaerobic Digestion

The Anaerobic Digestion subteam developed a design for a small-scale system for the SRF capable of processing pre-consumer food waste and extracting energy in the form of biogas, a renewable alternative to natural gas. We’ve conducted an extensive life cycle analysis, produced energy & economic estimates, and have met with … Continue reading →

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This Semester in Architecture + Structural Design

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Aylin Gucalp
This Semester in Architecture + Structural Design

This semester, the Architectural and Structural Design Subteam worked on creating a siteless design of the SRF.  In doing so, we completed the first stage of an algorithm that develops a program based on user input building dimensions.  The program is broken down into all spaces in the SRF and … Continue reading →

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This Semester in Waste Water Treatment

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Aylin Gucalp
This Semester in Waste Water Treatment

This year Wastewater Treatment put together a preliminary design for our “downcycling” water collection and treatment system. Rainwater will be harvested from the roof, treated in a gravity filter, and supplied to faucets, a living wall, and to flush composting toilets. The filter and cistern for storing rainwater can be … Continue reading →

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This Semester in the Mobile Research Facility

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Aylin Gucalp
This Semester in the Mobile Research Facility

The MoRF team designed and built a full-scale model kitchen that was to be very interactive and demonstrate to viewers the importance of their actions on their home energy bills. Specifically, we chose to use the Intel WEST sensor to monitor and display energy usage data. After construction, we were … Continue reading →

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Check out the Competition

Posted on May 20, 2012 by Aylin Gucalp
Check out the Competition

The U.S. Department of Energy introduces the teams and gives a brief description of their plans! Check it out here!

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