P08 : Harnessing the Temperature Difference in our Residential and Commercial Water Lines


Students Paul Drakos
School IND - Hillfield Strathallan College - Hamilton
Level Junior 7/8 - Grade 8
Group Group 8 - Engineering and Computing II
Abstract A Prototype “Water Coil” for Generating Electricity The purpose of my project was to evaluate whether Peltier Tiles could be used to generate electricity by harnessing the wasted heat energy and temperature difference existing between the hot and cold water lines in our homes or businesses.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Canadian Nuclear Society (Golden Horseshoe Branch) AwardsCanadian Nuclear Society (Golden Horseshoe Branch) Awards - Junior$ 75
Professional Engineers of Ontario - Hamilton/Burlington Chapter AwardsProfessional Engineers of Ontario-Hamilton/Burlington Chapter Award - Second$ 150
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award
ArcelorMittal Dofasco AwardsArcelorMittal Dofasco Central Trades & Services Department Award$ 100
Primary Fluid Systems AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Award$ 100