After inventing a urine-powered generator, the trio of Adebola Duro-Aina, Oluwatoyin Faleke and Abiola Akindele of Doregos Private Academy, Lagos, who represented Nigeria at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) which was held in Phoenix, United States, have won the United Technology Company’s (UTC) Award for Excellence in Science and Engineering.
A scholarship worth US$3000 is attached to the award.
The award-winning invention seeks to provide affordable and sustainable energy sources as a solution to the epileptic power supply in developing countries, without the attendant consequences caused by carbon monoxide poisoning.
The students’ teacher, Mr Oluwasey Lawal, who supervised the invention and accompanied them on the trip, said, “the project works on the principle of electrolysis and energy conversion.
It works like the conventional generator; the direct current output of the generator is connected to the urine electrolytic cell, to ensure continuous production of the hydrogen-oxygen, which ensures the continuous running of the engine”.
He continued: “the generator is very environmental friendly.
The exhaust gas produced from the generator is water vapour, which is non-toxic, compared to carbon monoxide of conventional carbon based fuels.”
Nigeria’s representatives at the fair also came tops in the National Science Fair, jointly sponsored by Shell, Interswitch and Intel back in February.
Other finalists at the Nigeria level of the fair were Calvary Arrows Comprehensive College, Gboko, Benue state and University Preparatory Secondary School, Benin City, Edo state.
Speaking on the need to encourage innovation among youths, Intel Corporation’s Corporate Affairs Manager, Mr. Osagie Ogunbor said: “Intel has sponsored the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair since 1997, because Intel believes that fostering a passion for mathematics and science in today’s youth is imperative for the global economy and the future of innovation.”
The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair is the world’s largest high school science research competition.
Through a global network of local, regional and national science fairs, millions of students around the world are encouraged to explore their curiosity of how the world works and develop solutions for global challenges.
Every year, a group of contesting students are selected as finalists and offered the opportunity to compete for more than US$4 million in awards and scholarships.
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