Compendium of Projects Exhibited during the 2nd NLEPC - Vol I

2012
nd
2 National Level
Exhibition
& Project
Competitions
Oceans cover almost three fourth part of the earth's
surface. The oceans water, the air above the oceans and
the land beneath them contains enormous energy
resources. This model shows how oceans can fulfill the
basic needs of energy, water, food for the survival of
human being.
Energy: This model shows three ways of generating
electricity from the tides namely, Tidal Stream Generator,
Barrage and a Reef and also demonstrates two ways of
producing electricity from the waves namely, i-wave and
Oyster. We are suggesting i-wave farm which will harness
energy not only from the waves but also from the strong
wind currents.
Water: Fresh water is only 2.75% of the total water
available on earth, so it is important to obtain potable
water from sea. The process of Desalination is depicted in
this model. We are suggesting 'Green House Salt Framing',
a new way of obtaining potable water by building a green
house over a salt farm. This water can be utilized for
agriculture.
Food: Seawater Farming proposes a radically different
method of agriculture that does not depend on freshwater
and thus relieves the existing constraint on the current
freshwater body. The entire process of channelizing sea
water from sea to fish farms and then to mangrove farms,
is shown through the model. Water evaporation from vaststretches
of seawater farm will increase humidity and
rainfalls, bringing desirable conditions for other economic
activities.
The long-term objective of this model is to transform the
coastal region through sustainable and natural means,
making them self reliant or may be surplus in terms of
energy, fresh water and food.
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OCEANS - THE
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Details of the participant
Name
Jaya Manocha
Class
XIth
Innovation in Science Pursuit for Inspired Research
School Name & Address
Air Force Sr. Sec. School, OWC,
Race Course,
Name of the Mentor Teacher
Taru Goyal
Name of the District & State
Central District, NCT of Delhi