Project Type IQP Submission date 2009-05-04 Authors Glenn O Amundsen, glenn@WPI.EDU, PH Christina M Ferrari, cferrari@WPI.EDU, BIO Samantha L Millar, smillar@WPI.EDU, ME URN E-project-050409-114546 Division Energy and Resources Center San Juan, Puerto Rico Sponsor PRASA Title ASSESSMENT OF ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES FOR THE ARECIBO REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT Advisors Shockey, Ingrid K, ID Lemone, Karen A., CS Availability unrestricted Abstract
The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) has proposed the construction of a reverse osmosis water treatment plant in Arecibo. This plant requires a large amount of energy, which can be expensive and harmful to the environment. We evaluated the feasibility of alternative energy by performing site
analyses, estimating the costs and amount of energy produced, assessing the environmental impacts, and conducting a cost benefit analysis. We then made a recommendation to PRASA about which renewable energy sources would be most advantageous to implement.
Files PRASA_Final_Copy.pdf There is one file which has been withheld at the advisor's request.
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