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{{Project data
| authors = User:Jmh141, User:Omar.abi, User:Srr74
| instance-of = Solar hot water system, Thermosyphon
| status = Designed
| cost = USD 2651.48
| location = California, USA
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[[Image:Thermosiphon_Solar_Shower1.png|thumb|right|400px|Fig 1: Solar Shower Top View]]
==Background==
In 2010, Danco and The [[Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living]] were in the process of restoring the upstairs of the Samoa Cookhouse and surrounding property into an environmentally friendly, overnight housing facility and campground that aims to educate its guests on sustainable living practices.
In 2010, Danco and The [[Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living]] were in the process of restoring the upstairs of the Samoa Cookhouse and surrounding property into an environmentally friendly, overnight housing facility and campground that aims to educate its guests on sustainable living practices.


==Abstract==
== Abstract ==
The goal of this project is to provide the visitors at the Samoa Eco-Hostel with an alternative shower that utilizes renewable energy.   The Waterboys designed a solar shower was designed shown in Figure 1. The group members include [[User:Jmh141|John Hunter]], [[User:Omar.abi|Omar Abi-Chahine]], and [[User:Srr74|Scott Ruud]]. The main goal of the project was to design and build a shower that uses solar energy to heat the shower water.
 
The goal of this project is to provide the visitors at the Samoa Eco-Hostel with an alternative shower that utilizes renewable energy. The Waterboys designed a solar shower was designed shown in Figure 1. The group members include [[User:Jmh141|John Hunter]], [[User:Omar.abi|Omar Abi-Chahine]], and [[User:Srr74|Scott Ruud]]. The main goal of the project was to design and build a shower that uses solar energy to heat the shower water.
 
== Problem and Criteria ==


==Problem and Criteria==
Visitors to the Hostel in Samoa do not have a renewable alternative for showering. The objective was to provide campers at the Samoa Hostel with an outdoor shower that utilizes solar energy to heat the water.
Visitors to the Hostel in Samoa do not have a renewable alternative for showering. The objective was to provide campers at the Samoa Hostel with an outdoor shower that utilizes solar energy to heat the water.  


The following criteria and constraints were considered for the final solar shower design:
The following criteria and constraints were considered for the final solar shower design:


*'''Privacy''' - Guests will be showering naked and for their privacy must not be visible to others
* '''Privacy''' - Guests will be showering naked and for their privacy must not be visible to others
*'''Aesthetics''' - Product must conform to overall themes of the hostel, those include: rustic, steam punk, and redwood structures
* '''Aesthetics''' - Product must conform to overall themes of the hostel, those include: rustic, steam punk, and redwood structures
*'''Education''' - Guests will be coming from all over the world with various backgrounds
* '''Education''' - Guests will be coming from all over the world with various backgrounds
*'''Warm Shower''' - Water must be heated exclusively by solar energy
* '''Warm Shower''' - Water must be heated exclusively by solar energy
*'''Safety''' - Prevent user from falling or injury
* '''Safety''' - Prevent user from falling or injury
*'''Cost''' - Least costly options should be pursued with a budget of 425 dollars for the entire project
* '''Cost''' - Least costly options should be pursued with a budget of 425 dollars for the entire project
*'''Durability''' - Must last for many years with minimal maintenance to weather conditions and saline air
* '''Durability''' - Must last for many years with minimal maintenance to weather conditions and saline air
 
== Final Project ==


==Final Project==
The solution includes a [[thermosyphon]] heating system with a redwood enclosure and claw foot bathtub, fitting the hostel's rustic theme, as shown in Figure 1. Attached to the redwood enclosure is a handrail for the guests' safety, and a small shelf. The platform is constructed of redwood, upon which the water tank will be placed. The solar collector is mounted on the structure at a 40 degree angle, allowing for maximum solar exposure. The plumbing consists of three ball valves and two drain valves, labeled in Figures 1 and 2, that can be used to isolate and drain the system. The anti-scald valve is used to set a maximum water temperature in order to prevent user injury. The drip valve prevents pipe cracking by releasing the system pressure as water in the system cools and expands. Water circulates through the system continuously through the process of natural convection. Cold water enters the system through the blue coldwater inlet seen in Figure 2.<ref>Patterson, J. (2010). "Solar Hot Water Basics." Homepower Magazine. <http://web.archive.org/web/20120707212615/http://homepower.com:80/basics/hotwater/> (Sep. 29, 2010).</ref> Inside the tank cold water flows down the blue pipe seen in Figure 3 and enters the solar collector. Water inside the solar collector is heated by the sun and naturally flows to the top of the solar collector and back into the tank through the red pipe shown in Figure 2.<ref>Hemmings, D.; Duncan R.(2010). "RCEA Solar Thermal vs Heat Pump." Appropedia, <https://www.appropedia.org/RCEA_Solar_thermal_vs_Heat_pump> (Sep. 30, 2010).</ref> Hot water is piped from the top of the water tank, through the user temperature control, and finally provides a warm shower for the user.
The solution includes a [[thermosyphon]] heating system with a redwood enclosure and claw foot bathtub, fitting the hostel’s rustic theme, as shown in Figure 1. Attached to the redwood enclosure is a handrail for the guests’ safety, and a small shelf. The platform is constructed of redwood, upon which the water tank will be placed. The solar collector is mounted on the structure at a 40 degree angle, allowing for maximum solar exposure. The plumbing consists of three ball valves and two drain valves, labeled in Figures 1 and 2, that can be used to isolate and drain the system. The anti-scald valve is used to set a maximum water temperature in order to prevent user injury. The drip valve prevents pipe cracking by releasing the system pressure as water in the system cools and expands. Water circulates through the system continuously through the process of natural convection. Cold water enters the system through the blue coldwater inlet seen in Figure 2.<ref>Patterson, J. (2010). “Solar Hot Water Basics.Homepower Magazine. <http://homepower.com/basics/hotwater/> (Sep. 29, 2010).</ref> Inside the tank cold water flows down the blue pipe seen in Figure 3 and enters the solar collector. Water inside the solar collector is heated by the sun and naturally flows to the top of the solar collector and back into the tank through the red pipe shown in Figure 2.<ref>Hemmings, D.; Duncan R.(2010). “RCEA  Solar Thermal vs Heat Pump.Appropedia, <http://www.appropedia.org/RCEA_Solar_thermal_vs_Heat_pump> (Sep. 30, 2010).</ref> Hot water is piped from the top of the water tank, through the user temperature control, and finally provides a warm shower for the user.


[[File:Thermosiphon Solar Shower2.png|thumb|left|400px|Fig 2: Labeled Side View of Solar Shower]]
[[Image:Thermosiphon_Solar_Shower2.png|thumb|left|400px|Fig 2: Labeled Side View of Solar Shower]]
[[Image:Thermosiphon_Solar_Shower3.png|thumb|right|400px|Fig 3: Opposite Labeled Sideview of Solar Shower]]


==Cost==
[[File:Thermosiphon Solar Shower3.png|thumb|400px|Fig 3: Opposite Labeled Sideview of Solar Shower]]


The cost of the solar shower design is broken down into the design cost, which includes the cost of materials.  The implementation cost, which includes total hours worked, and the maintenance of cost of the project.
== Cost ==


====Design Hours by Phase====
The cost of the solar shower design is broken down into the design cost, which includes the cost of materials. The implementation cost, which includes total hours worked, and the maintenance of cost of the project.
 
==== Design Hours by Phase ====


The design cost is the total time spent on the planning, construction and testing of the final project.
The design cost is the total time spent on the planning, construction and testing of the final project.


[[Image:Thermsyphon_Solar_Shower_Design_Hours.png|thumb|left|400px|Fig 4: Design Hours by Phase]]
[[File:Thermsyphon Solar Shower Design Hours.png|thumb|left|400px|Fig 4: Design Hours by Phase]]
 
==== Implementation Cost ====


====Implementation Cost====
The implementation cost of the project is broken down by materials, the quantity needed and the unit cost. The unit cost is per each or when units are noted the price is per that unit. As an educational institution numerous items were able to be donated.


The implementation cost of the project is broken down by materials, the quantity needed and the unit cost.  The unit cost is per each or when units are noted the price is per that unit.  As an educational institution numerous items were able to be donated. 
{| class="wikitable"
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="2" align="NONE"
! Materials
! Materials !! Quantity !! Unit Cost($)!! Actual Cost ($) !! Retail Cost ($)
! Quantity
! Unit Cost($)
! Actual Cost ($)
! Retail Cost ($)
|-
|-
| 2x4 (12 feet)
| 2x4 (12 feet)
|align="right"| 18  
| 18
|align="right"| $7.00
| $7.00
|align="right"| Donated
| Donated
|align="right"| $126.00
| $126.00
|-  
|-
| 4x4 (8 feet)
| 4x4 (8 feet)
|align="right"| 10  
| 10
|align="right"| $12.00
| $12.00
|align="right"| Donated
| Donated
|align="right"| $120.00
| $120.00
|-
|-
| Redwood Fence Boards
| Redwood Fence Boards
|align="right"| 56
| 56
|align="right"| $3.25
| $3.25
|align="right"| $182.00
| $182.00
|align="right"| $182.00
| $182.00
|-
|-
| Latch
| Latch
|align="right"| 1
| 1
|align="right"| $1.99
| $1.99
|align="right"| $1.99
| $1.99
|align="right"| $1.99
| $1.99
|-
|-
| Hinges
| Hinges
|align="right"| 2
| 2
|align="right"| $2.99
| $2.99
|align="right"| $5.98
| $5.98
|align="right"| $5.98
| $5.98
|-
|-
| Shower Head
| Shower Head
|align="right"| 1
| 1
|align="right"| $35.00
| $35.00
|align="right"| $35.00
| $35.00
|align="right"| $35.00
| $35.00
|-
|-
| Claw Foot Tub
| Claw Foot Tub
|align="right"| 1
| 1
|align="right"| $200.00
| $200.00
|align="right"| $200.00
| $200.00
|align="right"| $200.00
| $200.00
|-
|-
| Copper Pipe (feet)
| Copper Pipe (feet)
|align="right"| 30
| 30
|align="right"| $3.00
| $3.00
|align="right"| Donated
| Donated
|align="right"| $90.00
| $90.00
|-
|-
| Hot Water Heater
| Hot Water Heater
|align="right"| 1
| 1
|align="right"| $80.00
| $80.00
|align="right"| Donated
| Donated
|align="right"| $80.00
| $80.00
|-
|-
| Control Valves
| Control Valves
|align="right"| 1
| 1
|align="right"| $40.00
| $40.00
|align="right"| Unpurchased
| Unpurchased
|align="right"| $400.00
| $400.00
|-
|-
| Pipe Paint (gallon)
| Pipe Paint (gallon)
|align="right"| 2
| 2
|align="right"| $3.00
| $3.00
|align="right"| Unpurchased
| Unpurchased
|align="right"| $6.00
| $6.00
|-
|-
| Galvanized Nails
| Galvanized Nails
|align="right"| 1
| 1
|align="right"| $200.00
| $200.00
|align="right"| $200.00
| $200.00
|align="right"| $200.00
| $200.00
|-
|-
| Drain Valve
| Drain Valve
|align="right"| 2
| 2
|align="right"| $6.00
| $6.00
|align="right"| Unpurchased
| Unpurchased
|align="right"| $12.00
| $12.00
|-
|-
|colspan="3" align="right" | '''Total Cost'''
! colspan="3" | Total Cost
|align="right"| $230.48
! $624.97
|align="right"| $2651.48
! $1,458.97
|}
|}


====Maintenance Cost====
==== Maintenance Cost ====
The solar collector will need to be cleaned regularly to maintain efficiency. Cleaning of the tub and fixtures will also need to be done regularly.   To prevent dirt and grime build-up the tub should be cleaned once a month during the winter, and once a week during high use periods. The task of cleaning should take a total of 35 minutes. The system should be checked for leaks once every six months. Due to the high saline environment of the Samoa area, the wood and plumbing will need to be refinished, water-proofed, and repainted once every 5 years.
 
The solar collector will need to be cleaned regularly to maintain efficiency. Cleaning of the tub and fixtures will also need to be done regularly. To prevent dirt and grime build-up the tub should be cleaned once a month during the winter, and once a week during high use periods. The task of cleaning should take a total of 35 minutes. The system should be checked for leaks once every six months. Due to the high saline environment of the Samoa area, the wood and plumbing will need to be refinished, water-proofed, and repainted once every 5 years.
 
== Discussion and Next Steps ==
 
Due to the planning process of the hostel going slower than anticipated, the solar shower will not be completed and tested on-site. The claw foot bathtub and structure components for the solar shower will go into dry storage. When the hostel is at the point of completion that it is ready for installation, the solar shower will be assembled on site.
 
[[File:Group Pic Waterboys.jpg|thumb|center|Fig 5: Waterboys in front of the tank structure.]]
 
== Informational video ==


==Discussion and Next Steps==
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Due to the planning process of the hostel going slower than anticipated, the solar shower will not be completed and tested on-site.  The claw foot bathtub and structure components for the solar shower will go into dry storage.  When the hostel is at the point of completion that it is ready for installation, the solar shower will be assembled on site.


== Related projects ==
[[Image:Group_Pic_Waterboys.jpg|thumb|center|Fig 5: Waterboys in front of the tank structure.]]


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==Informational Video==
== References ==
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==References==
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| keywords = solar energy, solar hot water, water
| sdg = SDG07 Affordable and clean energy
| organizations = Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living, Cal Poly Humboldt, Samoa Hostel
}}


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Latest revision as of 15:07, 28 February 2024

Fig 1: Solar Shower Top View
FA info icon.svg Angle down icon.svg Project data
Authors John M. Hunter
Omar
Scott Ruud
Location California, USA
Status Designed
Cost USD 2651.48
Instance of Solar hot water system
Thermosyphon
OKH Manifest Download

In 2010, Danco and The Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living were in the process of restoring the upstairs of the Samoa Cookhouse and surrounding property into an environmentally friendly, overnight housing facility and campground that aims to educate its guests on sustainable living practices.

Abstract[edit | edit source]

The goal of this project is to provide the visitors at the Samoa Eco-Hostel with an alternative shower that utilizes renewable energy. The Waterboys designed a solar shower was designed shown in Figure 1. The group members include John Hunter, Omar Abi-Chahine, and Scott Ruud. The main goal of the project was to design and build a shower that uses solar energy to heat the shower water.

Problem and Criteria[edit | edit source]

Visitors to the Hostel in Samoa do not have a renewable alternative for showering. The objective was to provide campers at the Samoa Hostel with an outdoor shower that utilizes solar energy to heat the water.

The following criteria and constraints were considered for the final solar shower design:

  • Privacy - Guests will be showering naked and for their privacy must not be visible to others
  • Aesthetics - Product must conform to overall themes of the hostel, those include: rustic, steam punk, and redwood structures
  • Education - Guests will be coming from all over the world with various backgrounds
  • Warm Shower - Water must be heated exclusively by solar energy
  • Safety - Prevent user from falling or injury
  • Cost - Least costly options should be pursued with a budget of 425 dollars for the entire project
  • Durability - Must last for many years with minimal maintenance to weather conditions and saline air

Final Project[edit | edit source]

The solution includes a thermosyphon heating system with a redwood enclosure and claw foot bathtub, fitting the hostel's rustic theme, as shown in Figure 1. Attached to the redwood enclosure is a handrail for the guests' safety, and a small shelf. The platform is constructed of redwood, upon which the water tank will be placed. The solar collector is mounted on the structure at a 40 degree angle, allowing for maximum solar exposure. The plumbing consists of three ball valves and two drain valves, labeled in Figures 1 and 2, that can be used to isolate and drain the system. The anti-scald valve is used to set a maximum water temperature in order to prevent user injury. The drip valve prevents pipe cracking by releasing the system pressure as water in the system cools and expands. Water circulates through the system continuously through the process of natural convection. Cold water enters the system through the blue coldwater inlet seen in Figure 2.[1] Inside the tank cold water flows down the blue pipe seen in Figure 3 and enters the solar collector. Water inside the solar collector is heated by the sun and naturally flows to the top of the solar collector and back into the tank through the red pipe shown in Figure 2.[2] Hot water is piped from the top of the water tank, through the user temperature control, and finally provides a warm shower for the user.

Fig 2: Labeled Side View of Solar Shower
Fig 3: Opposite Labeled Sideview of Solar Shower

Cost[edit | edit source]

The cost of the solar shower design is broken down into the design cost, which includes the cost of materials. The implementation cost, which includes total hours worked, and the maintenance of cost of the project.

Design Hours by Phase[edit | edit source]

The design cost is the total time spent on the planning, construction and testing of the final project.

Fig 4: Design Hours by Phase

Implementation Cost[edit | edit source]

The implementation cost of the project is broken down by materials, the quantity needed and the unit cost. The unit cost is per each or when units are noted the price is per that unit. As an educational institution numerous items were able to be donated.

Materials Quantity Unit Cost($) Actual Cost ($) Retail Cost ($)
2x4 (12 feet) 18 $7.00 Donated $126.00
4x4 (8 feet) 10 $12.00 Donated $120.00
Redwood Fence Boards 56 $3.25 $182.00 $182.00
Latch 1 $1.99 $1.99 $1.99
Hinges 2 $2.99 $5.98 $5.98
Shower Head 1 $35.00 $35.00 $35.00
Claw Foot Tub 1 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Copper Pipe (feet) 30 $3.00 Donated $90.00
Hot Water Heater 1 $80.00 Donated $80.00
Control Valves 1 $40.00 Unpurchased $400.00
Pipe Paint (gallon) 2 $3.00 Unpurchased $6.00
Galvanized Nails 1 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
Drain Valve 2 $6.00 Unpurchased $12.00
Total Cost $624.97 $1,458.97

Maintenance Cost[edit | edit source]

The solar collector will need to be cleaned regularly to maintain efficiency. Cleaning of the tub and fixtures will also need to be done regularly. To prevent dirt and grime build-up the tub should be cleaned once a month during the winter, and once a week during high use periods. The task of cleaning should take a total of 35 minutes. The system should be checked for leaks once every six months. Due to the high saline environment of the Samoa area, the wood and plumbing will need to be refinished, water-proofed, and repainted once every 5 years.

Discussion and Next Steps[edit | edit source]

Due to the planning process of the hostel going slower than anticipated, the solar shower will not be completed and tested on-site. The claw foot bathtub and structure components for the solar shower will go into dry storage. When the hostel is at the point of completion that it is ready for installation, the solar shower will be assembled on site.

Fig 5: Waterboys in front of the tank structure.

Informational video[edit | edit source]

mqdefault.jpgYouTube_icon.svg

Related projects[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Patterson, J. (2010). "Solar Hot Water Basics." Homepower Magazine. <http://web.archive.org/web/20120707212615/http://homepower.com:80/basics/hotwater/> (Sep. 29, 2010).
  2. Hemmings, D.; Duncan R.(2010). "RCEA Solar Thermal vs Heat Pump." Appropedia, <https://www.appropedia.org/RCEA_Solar_thermal_vs_Heat_pump> (Sep. 30, 2010).
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Part of Engr205 Introduction to Design
Keywords solar energy, solar hot water, water
SDG SDG07 Affordable and clean energy
Authors Omar, Scott Ruud
License CC-BY-SA-3.0
Organizations Humboldt Bay Center for Sustainable Living, Cal Poly Humboldt, Samoa Hostel
Language English (en)
Translations Corsican, Lithuanian, Russian, French, Serbian, Ukrainian
Related 6 subpages, 25 pages link here
Aliases Thermosyphon Solar Shower System
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Created December 3, 2010 by Scott Ruud
Modified February 28, 2024 by Felipe Schenone
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