Innovative Energy Solutions for a Sports Facility Paola Moreno | MSc. Arch. Design and Energy Conservation
Host institution:
Universidad de Sonora Sustainable Development Graduate Program
Research host:
Dr. Luis Velazquez
Research coworkers:
LIFE CYCLE ASSESMENT SimaPro software to evaluate the environmental impact of three different insulation panels.
• Daniela Castillo • Daniel Rincon • Elizabeth Camacho
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SUSTAINABLE SAUNA Proposal of insulation made from recycled material (newspaper, recycled polystyrene, water, cement, lime, aluminum sulfate) for interior walls and ceiling.
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Process of recycled materials insulation “Unison panel”
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Why Hermosillo, Sonora? Similar climate to Tucson, and fellow’s native city.
OBJECTIVE:
To find sustainable alternatives for a typical sports facility, with renewable energies and low environmental impact
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Expanded polystyrene Extruded polystyrene “Unison” plaque
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Calculating necessary levels of illumination for the pool area with Relux Pro®. Designing a wave-measurement device that works inside a pool. Proposal of a OWC (Oscillating Water Column) with turbines inside.
Thermal conductivity of the three insulation types. By: Daniela Castillo
Solar heat concentrator:
RESULTS: Unison panel had the minor impact
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Linear Fresnel solar array Sensors to change concentrator’s direction High boiling point fluid to flow through pipes Oven that heats with this fluid. Renewable Energy Production. By: Elizabeth Camacho
Research developed in sports facility named Pichy Sport. The two main features this research showcases are: • A sustainable sauna. • Wave power from a swimming pool.
Pool area that needs lighting
§ Insulation materials for study. By: Daniela Castillo
Sonoran Desert map
WAVE ENERGY
Solar heat concentrator -‐ in diagram and built. By: Daniel Rincon Unison panel
Extruded polystyrene
Turbine and OWC conceptualization and prototype
Expandable polystyrene
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Carcinogens Ozone layer depletion Aquatic ecotoxicity Global warming
Initial phases / To be continued Oven inside sauna Complete sauna with solar heater. By: Daniel Rincon
Testing prototype
Ren Future Energy Leaders Summer Fellowship Symposium: “Fielding the Energy Future”. November 24th, 2015