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