Browse 39 real Energy and Transport projects entered in 2010, with abstracts, awards and links to the original entries.
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine whether flat reflectors or angled reflectors produce more electricity in solar panel voltage output. Last year I tested flat reflectors, reflec…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) Fourth Award
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine if a solar cell attached to a sun tracker is more efficient than a stationary solar cell perpendicular to the sun's rays at noon. The scientist…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) First Award
Objectives/Goals My goal is to find a robust, low-cost method (or methods) of increasing the power output of solar panels. Methods/Materials In this two-part project, I first investigated th…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine what type of biomass: acidic, basic, or neutral mixed with cow manure will improve the production of biogas. I hypothesized that neutral biomas…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals This experiment was about getting enough energy from an ocean wave in 24 hours to power a light bulb for a days use. Methods/Materials I used a tube 10cm in diameter fitted…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal of my project is to test whether the use of black paint or aluminum foil will facilitate solar desalination. My hypothesis was that the aluminum foil desalinators w…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this lab was to determine at what angle solar cells produce the most electricity. I believe that if a solar cell is perpendicular to a light source then the…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of my experiment is to find the optimal wave height for maximizing voltage generation of the oscillating water column (OWC) method for capturing ocean wave energ…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My project was to determine whether a microbial fuel cell produced more electricity with mud from a stream bed or mud made from commercially sold topsoil and distilled water…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals In 2008 alone the US used 23% of the world's oil consumption i.e., more than 7.14 billion barrels of petroluem. This number grows drastically each year. The world's oil well…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this project was to determine which kind of wood could produce the greatest volume of wood gas in the fastest time during gasification? My hypothesis was: A…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I attempted to see if it was possible to make a micro-hydro generator more efficient by using more blades in the turbine. I hypothesized that it wouldn't matter, as long as…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to calculate the efficiency of converting human exercise kinetic energy into electricity. Methods/Materials A voltmeter, generator, and digital oscilloscope…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals My objective was to determine how shading affects the power output of two different kinds of photovoltaic solar panel technologies. Methods/Materials I tested two kinds of s…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals My objective was to find out which juice (blackberry, cherry, pomegranate, or raspberry) makes the most power in a nanocrystalline dye sensitized solar cell. Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) Third Award
Objectives/Goals This project is further to my 2009 science project. The objectives were: (1) to compare the photovoltaic energy generation capabilities of conductive glass-based and conduct…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) Honorable_mention Award
Objectives/Goals This experiment had two goals. The first goal was to optimize the water flow rate in a Kelvin electrostatic generator to allow the quickest buildup and discharge of charge.…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my project was to discover if it is possible to generate sustainable electricity using a hydroelectric generator placed in a house water main. I hypothesize…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Climate change and controlling greenhouse emissions has become a major issue. The U.S. has a goal of getting 25% of the country's energy from renewable resources by 2025. En…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The purpose of this experiment was to determine if common household devices that remain plugged in during the time they are not being used would consume a significant amount…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The goal for my project is to inform people that they're ways to decrease one's energy bills by simply using a solar water heater in order to heat up water . Methods/Materia…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Shake Down is a project in which I plan to see if I can harness one of the world's most powerful natural forces, an earthquake. I am doing this project because I want to see…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of my science project was to determine how many lemons, oranges, or potatoes would be required to make an electric battery that would match a small solar cell'…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I think that on a sunny day there will be more heat produced from the solar air heater, than on a cloudy day, because the sun's energy has nothing blocking its way. Methods/…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals I wanted to test whether the power solar panels produce is affected by the angle at which they are mounted. I thought the angle that the solar panels are mounted play a sign…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective is to determine how the angle of the suns affects the ability of a solar cell to collect energy. Methods/Materials A solar landscape light was used as a solar…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals As global warming concerns grow, a source of power which does not add to global warming becomes more and more important. Solar power is an obvious candidate to replace thing…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only) Second Award
Objectives/Goals While many people in poor countries don't have electricity, the fuels in wealthy countries produce pollutants. Solar power is a clean alternative but is unreliable due to cl…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals The objective of this experiment was to find how the angle and direction a solar panel faces affect the amount of electricity it generates. The goal was to find which angle…
CSEF · 2010
Energy & Power (Junior Division Only)
Objectives/Goals Modern society needs alternative energy. Solar water heating systems (SWHS) can provide 8-18% of a home's energy usage. To aid SWHS, this study will determine how much each…