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1 The Green Shower: Saving Water Before the Shower Begins  Team 2-2: Mike Noce (Captain) Karl Buhariwala Andy Ong Josh Atzert

2 Problem Background http://www.biblepicturegallery.com/free/Pics/Global.gif  On average 3000 gal of water is wasted by a family of 4 per year

3 Problem Background http://www.biblepicturegallery.com/free/Pics/Global.gif  On average 3000 gal of water is wasted by a family of 4 per year  Some repercussions may include salt water encroachment, and lowering of the water table

4 Problem Background http://www.biblepicturegallery.com/free/Pics/Global.gif  On average 3000 gal of water is wasted by a family of 4 per year  Some repercussions may include salt water encroachment, and lowering of the water table  Fresh water is essential for humans

5 Problem Statement http://www.greywater-systems.com/047902a0.jpg : Modified by Karl Buhariwala  Major source of water waste: water cooling down in the hot water pipe

6 Problem Statement  Major source of water waste: water cooling down in the hot water pipe  People drain this water before they start their shower http://www.greywater-systems.com/047902a0.jpg : Modified by Karl Buhariwala

7 Solutions  Small water heater in each bathroom

8 Solutions  Small water heater in each bathroom  Recycling system that uses water that goes down the drain

9 Solutions  Small water heater in each bathroom  Recycling system that uses water that goes down the drain  Temperature regulating water collection tank behind the wall

10 Water Heater  Heaters switched on before shower and off after http://www.eurouno.com.my/images/installguide_wh_1 5.jpg

11 Water Heater  Heaters switched on before shower and off after  Large amounts of electricity lost: 2 kWh /10 gal http://www.eurouno.com.my/images/installguide_wh_1 5.jpg

12 Water Heater  Heaters switched on before shower and off after  Large amounts of electricity lost: 2 kWh /10 gal  Piping and wiring could be quite costly http://www.eurouno.com.my/images/installguide_wh_1 5.jpg

13 Recycling System  Water can be reused throughout household

14 Recycling System  Water can be reused throughout household  Calls for a completely separate piping system dedicated to recycling

15 Recycling System  Water can be reused throughout household  Calls for a completely separate piping system dedicated to recycling  Could require pumps to be reused in multiple water systems

16 Recycling System http://www.srcsd.com/purplepipes/images/PipeDiagram.gif : Modified by Karl Buhariwala

17 The Green Shower  A 600 in 3 water tank is placed behind the wall of the shower

18 The Green Shower  A 600 in 3 water tank is placed behind the wall of the shower  The cold water is collected in the tank

19 The Green Shower  A 600 in 3 water tank is placed behind the wall of the shower  The cold water is collected in the tank  The hot water raises the cold water to the desired temperature

20 The Green Shower  A 600 in 3 water tank is placed behind the wall of the shower  The cold water is collected in the tank  The hot water raises the cold water to the desired temperature  Conventional override kicks in

21 Diagram of Solution Adams

22 Criteria for Success  Solution must end up saving as much as water and energy as possible

23 Criteria for Success  Solution must end up saving as much as water and energy as possible  The changes that would be made to the conventional shower should be minimal

24 Cost

25 Recommendations for Future Work  Save as much water as possible http://www.cshp-bc.com/events/2005_Events/AGM05/thinking_man2.jpg

26 Recommendations for Future Work  Save as much water as possible  Cost efficiency http://www.cshp-bc.com/events/2005_Events/AGM05/thinking_man2.jpg

27 Recommendations for Future Work  Save as much water as possible  Cost efficiency  Develop Electronics http://www.cshp-bc.com/events/2005_Events/AGM05/thinking_man2.jpg

28 Summary  766 gallons of water is wasted each year per person and this can be saved

29 Summary  766 gallons of water is wasted each year per person and this can be saved  The Problem: Water wasted in a shower

30 Summary  766 gallons of water is wasted each year per person and this can be saved  The Problem: Water wasted in a shower  Solution: The Green Shower

31 Schedule (Gantt Chart) Adams

32 References  Adams, Robert. The Diagram. 9th March 2007.  "Department of Energy - Water." U.S. Department of Energy. 1 Jan. 2007.  Engineering Team 2-2. “Shower Survey.” Survey. February 2007.  Herro, Alana. "Global Action Required to Avert Water Crisis." World Watch 19 (2006): 7.  "How Excessive Water Use Affects Water Quality." Environmental Protection Agency. 15 February 2007.  King, Nelson. Water conservation system. Patent 6,997,200; February 14, 2006.  Land, Lewis, Jeff Lautier, Nathaniel Wilson, Gabrielle Chianese, and Steven Webb.  "Geophysical Monitoring and Evaluation of Coastal Plain Aquifers." Research Library Core 42 (2004): 59-68.  Neal, Andrea. "Where's the Water?" The Saturday Evening Post (2006): 60-63.  Pimentel, David, Bonnie Berger, David Filiberto, and Michelle Newton. "Water Resources: Agricultural and Environmental Issues." Bioscience 54 (2004): 909-919.  Radford, Tim. "Groundwater Diminishing Everywhere, Says UN." Dawn. 16 February 2007.

33 Acknowledgements  Mr. Robert Adams  Mr. Atzert  Mr. Boyer  Dr. Sokhansanj http://www.redribbongifts.co.uk/images/large_pink_bouquet.jpg

34 Questions


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