Conventional and Alternative Energy Supply to an Island:
• In groups of up to 4 students, determine the energy needs of an island or any other community in need of an independent energy supply. Provide and cite sources for your analysis.
• How can energy be provided to this island based on a conventional energy (e.g. fossil fuel) source? Perform a thermodynamic analysis and comment on the estimated cost of energy.
• How can energy be provided to this island based on an alternative energy source (e.g. solar, wind, geothermal energy, OTEC)? Again, perform a thermodynamic analysis and comment on the estimated cost of energy.
• Report your analysis in a written report following the guidelines below. Include an explanation of the contributions of each group member as an appendix. Reports should be submitted as a single document via email by the date specified on the syllabus.

Your report should include the following:

A. Title Page
B. Abstract: Though this appears first in the report, it is generally written last, as it’s intended to summarize the results of your work. In 350 words or less, you should clearly and concisely describe what you did, how you did it, and what you found.
C. Introduction: This serves to define the original problem statement and sets the scene for what follows.
D. Background Research: This section should be a thorough and extensive discussion of all you have learned about the general background of the problem. This includes (but is not limited to) literature searches, references, etc.
E. Analysis: This section includes your design analysis, including the principles used and any assumptions made.
F. Results: This section clearly describes your final results
G. Conclusions: Described what you learned during the process of design; what problems you encountered, how you overcame them, and how that could be applied to future analyses.
H. Bibliography: List of all references used in the report, including, author, title publisher, etc.
I. Appendices: This is the repository for data or information which are useful but would otherwise interrupt the flow of the report if included in its body. Examples of things that belong in the appendix are extensive test data, computer programs, mathematical proofs or derivations, etc. Do not put diagrams or illustrations relevant to the design discussion here; they should be in the body of the report and discussed there. Reference should also be made in the report to all material that appears in the appendix. If there isn’t an obvious place to make reference to an appendix, then it probably doesn’t belong.

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