iDesign: Blacklight Energy

Danielle MarciniakLojy KamelEric RuzalskiKristine Cabrera Mike AndreuccettiJohn Dewinski

Shannon SebestinPreston PotasLeo PrzybylowskiAlex Krueger Meera Patel Nathan Kosinski

Background on Blacklight energy1. Water is broken up

into hydrogen and oxygen ions

2. Oxygen is released and a dissociator is added to split each hydrogen ion into a hydrogen atom. (1)

Background cont.

3. A catalyst reacts with hydrogen to release energy. The energy from the hydrogen is transferred to the catalyst. The hydrogen shrinks (hydrino) and releases an ultra-violet light. (1)

A fuel cell

Background cont.

4. Disproportion: The smaller hydrogen atom is further split to produce two smaller hydrogen atoms.

5. By-products: Purple plasma, heat, ultra-violet light, no harmful waste or emissions

Uses of Energy Produced

Energy given off in heat form Can build substantial pressure Turn turbine for an engine or generator

Uses cont.

Hydrinos (smaller Hydrogen atoms) used with other elements and compounds: With inorganic elements: Conductive and magnetic

plastics With oxygenated matter: Batteries the size of a briefcase

to charge your car going highway speeds (55 mph) for 1000 miles. All on one charge and no gasoline.

With acid: Powerful explosives and rocket propellants. With metal compounds: Strong coatings that prevent

ships from rusting

Roles in the Group

Leader

Eric

Secretary

Kristine

Organizer

Lojy

Design Consultant

Danielle

Timekeeper

Leo

Treasurer

John

CAD Drawers

Alex

Preston

Resources

Mike

Documenter

Shannon

Storyboard

Meera

Nathan

Timeline

Important Dates:Group meetings at least once a monthMarch 5: Start building modelApril 12: Phase II Completed

Exhibit Ideas

Major components Movie theatre

Sits at least 30 people

Auditorium style

Big, white screen

Movie theatre exit room Dark with purple lights

Info on walls – process, benefits, future plans

Interactive stations

Game room At least 3 – 4 stations

Use info from movie/ walls

Touch screens

Win glow sticks, vouchers for items in gift shop

Gift shop Glow sticks Apparel Stickers Glow-in-the-dark items Pictures

Waiting area Fun facts Pictures Video screens Small toys – things to touch Lower things on walls – for

children to reach

Exhibit Ideas cont.

Floor Clear “Glowing” purple liquid

beneath Flashing lights Imagine walking on “plasma”

Walls Intricate weave of tubing Tubes filled with “glowing”

liquid Purple hue Tubing around info

Light Source Black lights Purple accents Floor lighting Mostly dark

Room Plan Square Round Long corridor Hexagon

Ideas for Model

Miniature people to represent visitors Light wood for the walls Small wooden/ plastic stations Plexiglas for floor Vellum (Transparent, strong paper) for movie

screen Flexible plastic tubing Purple accents

Pictures of model

A few of the items that will be used to build model with.

Hand Sketches

Sketches cont.

Questions asked by the iDesign Judges Largely unproven idea - Why did you select it over more proven concepts related to wind, solar, biofuels, hydrogen, etc?

It was a unique idea

Nobody is very familiar

Nobody has heard much about it before

Heighten people's interest

Need more research to establish the significance of Blacklight Power as important part of a long-term energy strategy.

Designate every member needs to research more

Combine research

Give to one person

Flash Drive

Binder – Hard copy

Judges’ Questions cont.

Discuss how Blacklight Power could make a significant contribution to creating a sustainable energy future.

If proven correct – create a “perpetual motion” energy source

Could power up many things

Good, steady, and unlimited energy source

Potentially, no harmful emissions or wastes

Uses water – both fresh and salt

House or commercial use

Judges’ Questions cont...

Further explore benefits of Blacklight Power in relation to other alternative energy sources No emissions or harmful waste Only uses water New and innovative

Select a single idea from exhibit concept and develop it further- audience? how would you present it? what makes it exciting/educational? Our audience: Mainly adults and young adults Game room/ Glow-sticks: To get children's attention Lighting/ mood of overall room Educational video

Judges’ Questions cont.

• Write a brief statement to support idea- main story line, how does story unfold, what will hold audience's interest, how does story end? • Waiting area – quick facts about Blacklight• Brief 10 minute movie - ideas behind Blacklight power• Exit theater • In a dark room with purple lighting• Walls with information• Game room to win items using information from exhibit• Gift shop• Exit

Updates from Wikispace

Bibliography

1. http://www.blacklightpower.com/

2. http://www.villagevoice.com/news/9951,baard,11218,1.html

3. http://www.geek.com/forums/topic.php?id=33676&page

4. http://deviantart.com

Any Questions