My project aims to overcome the issue of energy overconsumption in relation to electricity. The overconsumption of electricity condones the burning of fossil fuels and often leads to CO2 emissions as well as greenhouse gases being released into the atmosphere. High electricity consumption is linked to an increase in demand for energy, which can exacerbate climate change. As well as this, the increased demand for electricity leads to an increase in utility bills.
My project focused on finding a way to use the waste water in a beneficial way, as well as reuse as much electricity and food waste as possible to power the dishwasher and/or other parts of the home. The electricity restored could be directed into the main current around the house and used elsewhere, or stored and used to power the dishwasher.
It features changes such as using a thermoelectric generator to create electricity from the heat inside the dishwasher. As well as this, there is a feature where food waste is collected and electrochemical cells used to convert the organic waste into usable electricity.
Finally the addition of small turbines through the body of the dishwasher and redesign of the pipes allows hydraulic energy to be created. The pipes were rearranged in a way that maximised the water speed for when it hit the strategically placed turbines. At the end of the pipe, a Pelton Wheel is there to collect any unused energy the water has left.