EWB Challenge - Energy
Anthony Burgess 11982927
Executive Summary:
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
2.0 PROBLEM DEFINITION:
3.0 DESIGN ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
4.0 DESIGN SELECTION: 4.1 SELECTION:
5.0 CONCLUSION
6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS
7.0 REFERENCE LIST
8.0 APPENDIX
1.0 Introduction: The country of Cameroon is considered a third world country and the production and quality of energy matches this view. Rural Cameroon experiences many black outs and is in constant need of more energy for the population to perform basic tasks such as cooking with greater ease and with a higher knowledge of hygiene. The main issue is the quality of the generated power; this is a result of the method of production and transportation of the power.
The government 's priorities are another term to address as the main focus is on abolishing poverty. This is a good goal, however the emphasis should be placed elsewhere for the start of maximum growth. So there is a primary need for engineers to communicate how energy production can shape their society. So a choice needs to be made in terms of energy production that has maximal social and environmental bonuses.
2.0 Problem Definition:
Cameroon faces many difficulties in terms of power generation and power transportation as stated before. There are many areas that need to be considered so for the sake of this report, the most crucial areas will be considered. The issues are listed in no particular order below.
1. Culture: The people of
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