P10 : The 'Helical Water Coil': A Residential and Commercial Thermoelectric Generator


Students Paul Drakos
School IND - Hillfield Strathallan College - Hamilton
Level Intermediate 9/10 - Grade 9
Group Group 2 - Engineering and Computing I
Abstract In my previous experiment I had demonstrated that the temperature difference existing in our water lines could be harnessed to generate electricity. The purpose of this year’s project was to evaluate the effectiveness of modifications to my “Water Coil” design and the potential to increase electrical production. I also investigated the potential benefit of using the gas exhaust heat for generating further electricity.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Alectra Utilities Corporation AwardsAlectra Utilities Corporation Award$ 300
Procor Engineering AwardsProcor Engineering Award - Intermediate$ 100
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Canada-Wide Science Fair Trip AwardsCanada-Wide Science Fair Trip Award
Nikola Tesla Innovation AwardsNikola Tesla Honourable Mention Award$ 50
Professional Engineers of Ontario - Hamilton/Burlington Chapter AwardsNational Engineering Month Prize for Exceptional Engineering Innovation$ 500