CleanAir
- Zach Colleran
- Michael Driscoll
- Nico Haratsaris
- Tucker Mothersell
- Guillermo Rivas
- Zachary White
Team Name: Formula 10
Sponsor Name: Dragan Maksimovic
Our project, CleanAir, targets Native American communities, which were significantly impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic and often suffer from higher rates of respiratory ailments. Recognizing that traditional HVAC systems fail to eliminate pathogens and pollutants in these areas sufficiently, we developed a smart air quality control system tailored for the Navajo community, in collaboration with Navajo Tech University. Our design priorities include affordability, durability, user-friendliness, quiet operation, and energy efficiency. The system operates on a 48V power supply compatible with solar-powered microgrids and functions both with and without an internet connection. It features easily accessible manual controls and noise-reducing industrial-grade PC fans. Additionally, a custom-designed Gallium Nitride Power converter enhances its performance. For added user convenience, a QR code provides direct access to a website displaying real-time sensor data. This ensures that our solution is not only effective but also accessible and sustainable for the community it serves.