L16 : Reducing Barriers to Hydrokinetic Energy - An Autonomous Turbine Installation and Retrieval System


Students Maya Clapperton
Mitchell Clapperton
School HWDSB - Westdale Secondary School - Hamilton
Level Senior 11/12 - Grade 11
Group Group 2 - Engineering and Computing I
Abstract Water energy has the potential to power the world four times over without the fundamental limitations inherent in other forms of renewable energy. Hydrokinetic energy could play a significant role in harnessing this potential, however, the inability to cost-effectively install and maintain turbines has prevented their widespread utilization. This project involves the engineering design, programming and development of an autonomous transport system for hydrokinetic turbines.
Awards
Group Award Prize
Canadian Nuclear Society (Golden Horseshoe Branch) AwardsCanadian Nuclear Society (Golden Horseshoe Branch) Awards - Intermediate or Senior$ 125
Hillfield Strathallan College Awards of ExcellenceHillfield Strathallan College Awards of Excellence - Innovation Award$ 100
International Science & Engineering Affiliated Fair AwardsRicoh USA Inc. Awardcertificate
Mechanical Contractors Association Hamilton Niagara AwardMechanical Contractors Association Hamilton Niagara Award$ 250
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce Innovation AwardsHamilton Chamber of Commerce Innovation Award - First$ 250
Merit AwardsGold Merit Award$ 100
Grand AwardsPrimary Fluid Systems Pinnacle Second Best in Fair$ 800
ISEF Trip AwardsISEF Trip Award
Professional Engineers Ontario - Oakville Chapter AwardsProfessional Engineers of Ontario - Oakville Chapter Engineering Award - Senior$ 200
Nikola Tesla Innovation AwardsNikola Tesla Honourable Mention Award$ 50