2010-2011 Contest Description
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Theme: Residential Fueling with Hydrogen
The 2011 Hydrogen Student Design Contest will challenge university-level students to plan and design a residential hydrogen refueling station.
This Contest will address three key areas:
- Technical Design
Students will create a design concept for a residential hydrogen refueling system. Systems should be integrated into a home, apartment complex, dorm, or other single residential building. Students must determine the specific characteristics of the hydrogen production, compression, storage, and delivery elements of the system. The use of renewable resources to produce the hydrogen is encouraged. Students must also consider all relevant codes and standards when siting the fueling unit.
- Economic Analysis and Business Plan
Students will complete an economic analysis of the home refueler that includes capital costs, operating costs, and maintenance costs. Students will develop projections for market growth and determine the optimal market price for the system.
- Marketing and Public Education Plan
Students will create a marketing and education plan to build public support and customer interest in their residential hydrogen refueling station.
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