W-S Cooling A cooling enabled power generator by Chen-Yen Tseng |
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| DESIGN NAME: W-S Cooling PRIMARY FUNCTION: A cooling enabled power generator INSPIRATION: Due to climate change, many countries are vigorously promoting the development of green energy in an attempt to reduce carbon emissions. Additionally, the availability of land for setting up green energy installations is decreasing, posing challenges in their establishment. Meanwhile, climate change has led to drought, affecting agriculture and causing severe water shortages, which in turn impairs crop growth and results in heat-related damages. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: W-S Cooling utilizes MOFs materials for convenient water sourcing, eliminating the need for additional water pipelines. Through its spray system, W-S Cooling achieves regional cooling, effectively protecting crops from the adverse effects of high temperatures. By implementing agricultural-electri OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: When the wind passes through the W-S Cooling, the wind deflector of the wind tunnel hood will bring the air into the device and the MOFs will absorb the water in the air. The mechanism for releasing water is through a heat pipe that transfers the waste heat from the solar panel into the MOFs material, allowing the MOFs to evaporate and obtain water, providing mist for the sprayer to cool temperature. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started at the beginning of November 2022 and was completed in June 2023. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: MOFs can be obtained in batches by homogenizing them through binders or plasticizers and then squeezing and cutting them using an extrusion machine. Using flexible glass to adhere to thin-film solar cells not only prolongs its lifespan, but also facilitates the cleaning of dust while reducing manufacturing costs. The Archimedes spiral fan blade, which has already been applied in existing products, demonstrating its manufacturing feasibility. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Materials Used 1.Fiber-Reinforced Plastic, FRP- Shell 2.MOFs-absorbent material 3. Steel cable- Strengthen support 4. Thin-film solar panel- Soft glass bonded thin-film solar not only extends the service life, but also can easily clean dust, while also reducing manufacturing costs. Diameter of round frame 38.5m, Tower height 75m, Electric storage device size =length x width x height = 18 x 18 x 10 m TAGS: Sustainability, Clean energy, Agro-Photovoltaics, Heat injury, Wind- photovoltaic hybrid power system RESEARCH ABSTRACT: During the initial design phase, the issue of heat damage to crops was identified, leading to the adoption of spray cooling as a solution. Subsequent research revealed the potential of the agricultural-electri CHALLENGE: W-S Cooling faces challenges in accurately calculating its power generation. To overcome this, we benchmarked existing wind turbines, particularly the Vestas V136 model, which showed similar power generation characteristics. So, we estimated the potential power output. In the electromechanical configuration, it is also necessary to consider that MOFs materials need to evaporate before they can obtain water, so the integrated design of the electromechanical structure is carried out. ADDED DATE: 2023-06-28 15:12:25 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : Designer: Chen-Yen Tseng, Designer: Wen-Yeh Shiao Lin, Designer: Yi-Shan Zheng and Professor: Kai-Chu Li IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1: Chen-Yen Tseng Image #2: Chen-Yen Tseng Image #3: Chen-Yen Tseng Image #4: Chen-Yen Tseng Image #5: Chen-Yen Tseng |
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NAME: AG-All Green PROFILE: AG-All green is a team composed of students from the Industrial Design departments of Ming Chi University and Tunghai University. Their work, W-S Cooling, is a green energy device capable of spray cooling. By incorporating a wind-solar complementary power generation system, it not only ensures stable electricity production but also increases the output of green energy. Most importantly, it helps farmers protect their crops from heat damage and enables them to generate additional income through agricultural-electricity symbiosis. The AG team aims to harness the power of sustainable design to address environmental issues and create harmony between humanity and nature. |
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W-S Cooling a Cooling Enabled Power Generator by Chen-Yen Tseng is Runner-up for A' Design Award in Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Category, 2023 - 2024.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Chen-Yen Tseng. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Chen-Yen Tseng. |
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