Academic Project
Go With The Flow
Hydro Power Electric: A Smart, Self-Powered Water Monitoring System
2023Washington D.C.Marine Energy Collegiate Competition
Led development of an innovative ocean energy harvesting system during Waterpower Week 2023, focusing on creating a self-powered water monitoring solution using piezoelectric technology.
Technologies & Skills
Piezoelectric Energy Harvesting
Environmental Sensors
3D Printing
Data Analysis
Arduino
Embedded Systems
IoT
Water Quality Monitoring
Project Objectives
- Design and implement a self-powered water monitoring system
- Utilize piezoelectric energy harvesting for sustainable power generation
- Create a robust and waterproof sensor housing system
- Develop real-time data collection and transmission capabilities
Key Achievements
- Developed proof-of-concept energy harvester using piezoelectric strips and wake-induced vibrations
- Integrated multiple environmental sensors (GPS, pH, ORP, pressure, altitude) into a 3D-printed buoy
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering students
- Presented at Waterpower Week 2023 in Washington D.C.
- Achieved successful power generation through innovative piezoelectric implementation
- Designed and implemented real-time water quality monitoring system
Project Outcomes
- Successfully demonstrated power generation using piezoelectric elements
- Created a functional prototype capable of monitoring multiple water quality parameters
- Received positive feedback during Waterpower Week 2023 presentation
- Established foundation for future development and scaling
Team Composition
- Engineering Students (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer)
- Manhattan College School of Business
- Faculty Advisors