Date of Completion
Spring 5-4-2014
Project Advisor(s)
Jeffrey McCutcheon; Jeffrey Meunier; Douglas Cooper
University Scholar Major
Chemical Engineering
Disciplines
Chemical Engineering
Abstract
Water and energy are intrinsically linked together. Energy is required to produce clean water and water is used heavily to generate energy. These two resources are constantly held in check, as they are vital to the sustained operation of towns, cities, and campuses. At the University of Connecticut (UConn), the consumption of water and energy is reduced by an efficient power plant and a brand new water reclamation facility. To reach beyond these accolades, it is essential that a deeper understanding of campus water usage is developed. Linking this knowledge with information about the energy consumption of UConn facilities will allow for the recommendation of efficiency improvements. Software was developed that demonstrates these trends and provides a tool for smarter campus and community growth.
Recommended Citation
Silva, Andrew T., "GreenScreen: Software to Improve Campus Water and Energy Use" (2014). University Scholar Projects. 5.
https://digitalcommons.lib.uconn.edu/usp_projects/5