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WHAT IS BUILDATHON ?
WHAT IS BUILDATHON ?
Build-A-Thon is a learning ecosystem comprising of different offerings aimed to enhance the skills of engineering students. It includes technology labs, DIY boxes, workshops, and the Build-A-Thon event. Through these offerings, we aim to build human capital by enriching them with technologies-in-demand.
Build-A-Thon Energy
Build-A-Thon Energy
🚀 ABOUT THE BUILD-A-THON
A build-a-thon is a hackathon for BUILDERS. We welcome all skills to build things you can see, touch and feel - electrical and mechanical engineers and product designers. And as every hardware project needs software skills, we also welcome software developers, UI/UX designers, product managers. All crazy ideas welcome! No business cases, no marketing campaigns, no startup pitching - we’re here to build!
⚡️ THE TOPIC The general theme of the event will be ENERGY.
Global power and energy landscape is in crisis. The cost of energy has been growing rapidly due to the geopolitical situation. But the whole field has been undergoing changes already before - the way energy is produced, stored and used is going through a paradigm shift. The demand of energy will only keep rising with the influx of modern technology. To keep up with the rising demand, producing more energy might seem to be the only way but to save energy is also a key factor. #wegiveadamn
🏆 PRIZES
€10 000 prize pool for best ideas. Supported by organising partners, Sunly, Cleveron.. TBA
best idea for urban space
the most futuristic idea
most innovative gadget to save energy
special partner awards
⏱️WHERE AND WHEN
The event will take place in Tartu, University of Life Sciences (Maaülikool). The weekend event will be held on the 28-30 October.
We will take good care of you, so all you have to do is BUILD.
Build-A-Thon Energy > How to improve the efficiency of traditional fireplaces using retrofit devices?
Build-A-Thon Energy > How to improve the efficiency of traditional fireplaces using retrofit devices?
Needs and affected segment:
Traditional wood burning fireplaces have a typical efficiency of 10%
Almost 90% of the heat generated during the burning of the wood is lost through the chimney by way of exhaust gases
Additionally, the draft caused by the escaping flue gases brings in colder outdoor air, thereby reducing the household temperature
Modern fireplaces can have efficiencies up to 75%, this is achieved by employing regulated airflow and ventilation.
However, a significant number of people in Estonia still use traditional fireplaces as modern fireplaces can be prohibitively expensive to procure and install.
Osborne, Owen D., and Hugh J. Hansen. "Improving fireplace efficiency." (1980).
Martinopoulos, Georgios, Konstantinos T. Papakostas, and Agis M. Papadopoulos. "A comparative review of heating systems in EU countries, based on efficiency and fuel cost." Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews 90 (2018): 687-699.
King 40 | Blaze King Industries - https://www.blazeking.com/products/wood-stoves/king-classic/ - Accessed: 2022-10-13
WHAT IS THE IDEA?
Do you have a fireplce at your home? Are you suffering from the amount of woods that you should provide for your fireplace due to its low efficiency of 10%?
Here we have a solution to increase your fireplace efficiency at least 10% and up to 30%. Just remove the door of the furnace and substitute it with our product.
WHAT WE HAVE DONE?
We inspired from the traditional Estonian fireplaces and developed a fireplace by doing research in a famous Estonian book. Then designed and CAD model a fireplace and simulated its thermal situation and build it in the real world with bricks. We designed an electronic module which provides the possibility of controlling the airflow through opening and closing the door of the furnace based on the temperature, humidity, and airflow speed. We have done all of these just in 3 days and proved the efficiency improvement and awarded the first special mention.
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