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Algae Energy Pavilion

Explain your project in details:

Eutrophication occurs when the addition of excessive nutrients causes explosive algae growth in an aquatic
environment. The decay of such abnormal growth depletes the oxygen in the water, killing off aquatic
animals and destroying the natural habitat. Over the last decades, rapid industrialization and population
growth have tremendously increased nutrient dumping, making eutrophication the most prevalent water
problem globally. The Algae Energy Pavilion is a conceptual solution which aims to use solar energy to
harvest toxic algal blooms and turn them into biofuel, thus simultaneously reversing eutrophication and
increasing production in a sustainable practice. The Algae Energy Pavilion collects excess algae directly
from the eutrophication blooms, stores and grows the algae in a waterside structure, then harvests and
processes the algae in a connected refinery. Inspired from a willow tree, it is designed with branches laden
with leaf-like pods dipping into the water. The algae is sucked up into the branches, then stored inside
transparent pods where photosynthesis aids the growth of the algae. When the algae is ready to be
harvested, they are taken into the refinery building at the other end of the structure and processed into
biofuels and biomass material to be used or sold for profit. Flexible thin-film solar panels atop the pods
harness solar energy for the energy requirements of the structure and refinery. CO2 from nearby sources
are pumped into the bottom of the pods to help stir the algae and enhance growth. A membrane atop the
pods releases oxygen produced from photosynthesis into the surrounding atmosphere. The algae-removed
water is then returned into the aquatic environment. Instead of stunting production and limiting the nutrient
sources, the pavilion quickly resolves eutrophication by removing the blooms and converting them into
useful materials.

Impact of your enterprise on sustainable development

By resolving cultural eutrophication, the Algae Energy Pavilion addresses sustainable development by
reversing climate pollution in restoring the natural aquatic environment, providing clean and sanitary water
for human and wildlife use. Water is the lifeblood of the Earth. Conserving the natural aquatic
environment keeps the water cycle healthy and efficient in balancing our atmosphere and providing
essential food and moisture for the Earths living beings. In converting excess algae blooms into biofuels
for affordable renewed energy and using solar power for its processes, the pavilion promotes innovative
sustainable design practices for our industry and community infrastructure. In many cases, the pavilion can
be used as a large-scale recreational waterside feature. In municipalities, the pavilion can be integrated into
parklands as a shade structure similar to a tree. The clear pods allow the green hue of the algae to mimic
leaves overhanging a rest area. Smaller plant trellises can be built to parallel the structure and provide a
softer, more intimate environment. Recycled water would be used to water the plants, and visitors can use
excess solar energy to charge personal electronics, increasing the recreational value of the pavilion while
serving as an education center for responsible energy consumption and innovation. There are many
measures of success for the Algae Energy Pavilion concept. For its main functions, we must understand its
efficacy as a vertical farm for algae production and a biofuel refinery. Although algae grows readily, the
leaf pods may need to be controlled to optimize the environment for algae growth. The algae-biofuel
conversion is not a mature technology. We need to verify how efficient farmed natural algae is for
producing biofuel. The pavilion also needs to be an efficient power plant of solar energy. Finally, the cost-
benefit analysis for such an architecture is very important.

Sustainability and future plans

From its conceptual stage, the Algae Energy Pavilion requires scientific and engineering research before it
can be implemented. We aim to partner with major research universities with grants from national or
international agencies to study the efficacy of converting algae typically found in eutrophized waters into
functional biofuels. We then find optimal growth conditions within the context of the pavilion structure.
Engineering research should identify correct materials to use for watertight air exchange; heavy-duty
transparent pods allowing for photosynthesis; pumps, valves, conduits, circuits and controls; and refinery
setup. We will calculate power requirements versus allowable surface area for photovoltaic panels and plan
for recreational use. Preliminary implementations of the Algae Energy Pavilion may extend research
efforts and begin production within the university-municipality partnership, whereby the university may
harvest biofuels for energy uses in exchange for the mitigation of municipal eutrophication. The
municipality may collect biomass leftovers from algae-biofuel conversion to recycle into fertilizers and
animal feed. Since efforts to limit nutrient dumping from large-scale industrial and agricultural sources are
slow in reversing eutrophication and are often too limiting for healthy production and development,
municipalities may propose pavilion sponsorship as an alternative to stringent penalties. The businesses
may also be able to take ownership of the fuel and biomass as encouragement to further mitigation efforts
or sustainable innovation. As the project matures, ownership may be purchased by energy companies to
increase their supply offering and to diversify into sustainable alternative energies. Strategically,
companies may be able to expand their marketing areas to locations where it is cost prohibitive for
traditionally produced fuels to reach. At each stage of its business, the Algae Energy Pavilion aims to
create a net gain for the players involved. As a viable vertical energy farm, the sustainability of the project
should extend beyond its mitigation qualities.

Your profile as an entrepreneur

Chloe Huang is a 16-year old student at Lycee International de Los Angeles and a candidate for the
Bilingual IB Diploma. She was first exposed to environmental science through interning at the Smith
Research Lab at USCs Viterbi School of Engineering. There, she examined microbially-driven engineered
processes for water management. She studied visual arts at the Art Center College of Design. Chloe
broadened her involvement as an advocate and leader through her participation as a Yale Young Global
Scholar in Beijing, where she problem-solved solutions to global issues with other young scholars. Chloe
currently interns at the NGO Time4Good which establishes communications with global leaders. Eager to
contribute to our global fight against climate change, she studied sustainable architectural planning and
design at UC Berkeleys College of Environmental Design (CED). The Pavilion marks the culmination of
Chloes passion for enhancing the environment and honing her design skills. She generated the idea at CED
with the goal of creating a waterside architecture that resolves a global crisis, produces alternative energy,
and interacts with its human surroundings. This summer, Chloe is attending the Social Ventures for
Sustainable Development and Youth Assembly at the United Nations to learn to utilize global resources for
project advancement. She is also creating a short documentary regarding Los Angeles use of shade balls in
their reservoirs during its historic drought. Chloe hopes to inspire the next generation to focus on global
sustainable advancements. She founded EcoYouthUnited to raise environmental awareness amongst youth
and empower them to take action. She is also in process of publishing childrens books for the same
purpose. Chloe loves to volunteer and is editor-in-chief of her school newspaper, a Level-10 pianist, and an
award-winning dancer at the Abby Lee Dance Company. She also speaks 5 languages and is currently
learning 2 more.

NSSL :- An Innovative Device that can

Save Thousands of Life in Future
Explain your project in details:

Several risk factors have been associated poor adherence with asthma medications and/or poor adherence
with a written asthma action plan. More than 2 lakh people die every year because of the unavailability of
asthma pump during the time of asthmatic attack. Asthmatic people often tend to forget to follow their
basic medication prescribed by their doctor.For instance it is possible that a person took the pump in the
purse while going out but in the way the purse was stolen or lost and during this time the person gets the
attack, this can be fatal. NL is an innovative start-up which aims to provide a unique way to carry asthma
inhalers. The above mentioned problem can be addressed by adding a modification to a wrist watch. This
modification contains a coiled tube which will contain the liquid used in the inhalers. This will help people
in case of sudden emergencies. Further, the device will have markings to indicate the level of liquid left in
the inhaler and when finished can be refilled by the user. To sum it all up, our product will serve as a
miniature inhaler fitted within a watch which is easy to carry,light weighted and effective to use.

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Impact of your enterprise on sustainable development

Our product work on Bernoullis principal, which is applicable in a spray. Any spray works like an
atomizer. When the rubber ball or in this case pump is pressed, it sends a steam of air which passes
through the tube. The velocity of the air is very large in the constricted part of the tube so that the pressure
in that part is lowered. Consequently liquid rises in the tube and is mixed with air and comes out in the
form of a fine spray. Our device be fitted in the watch it consist of a rubber belt from two sides which
provides an attachment to the belt of the wrist watch. The strip has a round attachment made up of metal
the man attachment consist of two parts the first one being a coiled tube which will contain the liquid
medicine and the second is the button which is on the opposite side of the spray opening. The most
important part is the spray opening which consist of a pipe which is at one end of the watch opposite to the
button from here the medicine will be sprayed out. The middle device is re-attachable so when the
medicine is finished the person just needs to replace the middle attachment. This product is recyclable, the
coil can be refilled, hence the user can use our product for a very long time. This reduce the product waste
that harm the environment, once bought the consumer just need to refill the tube when finished and not
throw the whole product. Even the material used can further be recycled to create the same product and
this reduce environmental waste .

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Sustainability and future plans

For our initial project we will focus and target asthma for the first few years but with growing time we may
include many other diseases related to this mechanism. Since the mechanism for inhalers regarding
breathing problems is same we can use this device for curing many other lung diseases by just changing
the medicine filled in the spiral tube. It is the only product which helps people to carry their asthma pumps
in an innovative and effective manner. The fact that the product is attached with a wrist watch and can be
replaced , further adds up to its advantages. Even the product is not very expensive it might range from
$10-$12 Which is approximately 800 INR , and thats not a big amount in India , its reasonable. Also
adding to the fact that its a kind of one time investment , the user just need to refill the medicine after its
finished and you are done.

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Your profile as an entrepreneur

I am Sheetal Kumari a student of class 12 , my age is 17 years. I belong from an average middle class
family of India. My financial background is comparatively low and hence I don't have funds to encourage
my project in future. This project can saves life, a person in need can understand how this can save a
precious soul. Regarding my motivation, I got this idea when my friend died because of the same
reason.That day I decided that I won't let any other precious soul to die because of this stupid reason and
hence I came up with this idea. I am very determined to encourage this idea, I have also presented my
projects to my country's government for financial help and am waiting for their reply. This project is not
only mine effort, it an outcome of a really good team consisting of Lavya, Samriddhi and Namrata.

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