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Tokyo 2021 Olympic Committee:

Vibe Eco

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Meet Our Team

Ellie Sun

Freshman

Chemical Eng.

Julianne Bantayan

Freshman

Chemical Eng.

Alessandro

Supriyatno

Sophomore

Environmental Eng.

Soraya

Kusuma

Freshman

Civil Eng.

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Executive Summary

Issues

Solution

Impact

Improve

Innovate

Imminent

Reuse Existing Stadiums

Urban Limitations

Future Outlook

Heat & Water System

Power System

Pioneer

Dehumidifiers

Water Reclamation

Vertical-Axis Wind

Turbine

Kinetic Flooring

Japan’s Goal

Future Application

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Context: Japan National Stadium

With a seating capacity of about 68,000 seats, the Japan National Stadium will hold both opening and closing ceremonies, track and field events, and olympic football. It has a total area of about 192,000 square meters. Since it is going to be one of the most used and largest venues, calculations will be based on it to provide the upper bound estimate.

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Climate Control System

an approach to control temperature and improve air quality through the reduction of humidity

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Tokyo in the Summer

Humidity peaks at about 77-83% along with the temperature in July in Tokyo which coincides with the Olympics.

  • Increased heat index value
    • heat exhaustion
  • Structural damage to

buildings

  • Low air quality
  • The growth of mold and

dust mites

  • Respiratory problems

Effects of High Humidity

With an average temperature of

85° F in July, the apparent temperature turns into about 94° F with a humidity of 80%.

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Humidity Reduction: Dehumidifier System

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humidity

30% to 50%

about 744 square meters coverage

about 109.777 Liters of moisture removal per day

about 1.4 kW of energy consumption with a 60 Hz

energy source

cost of 998 USD per unit

Example Dehumidifier Model: Inofia 232

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Output of Dehumidifiers in the Japan National Stadium

Amount of Dehumidifiers

Total Moisture Removed

Overall Energy Consumption

For a space of 192,000 square meters, roughly 259 dehumidifiers would be needed.

259 dehumidifiers would remove roughly 23,432 Liters of moisture from the air significantly reducing humidity and providing an opportunity to reuse water.

Based on the usage of 1.4 kW per device, a total of 362.6 kW would be needed to power the climate control system.

COST: 258,482 USD

23,432 Liters saved

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Water Reclamation System

reducing water consumption in a water-intensive system by reusing it multiple times

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Water Reclamation: Repurposing Water

Pipe System

The daily output of 23,432 Liters of water from the dehumidifier system can be recycled to extend its life cycle.

  • Akin to the City of Austin’s Purple Pipes System, a dual piping system can be implemented in the Japan National Stadium with potable and gray water.
  • This reclaimed water can be transported through PVC pipes and stored in a Universal Underground Storage System.
  • A 2-level water repurposing system can be put in place.

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Universal Underground Storage System

Developed by Totetsu Manufacturing in Japan, a Universal Underground Storage System is traditionally used for rainwater but it can also be used to store other kinds of water.

  • Volume is customizable
  • Built-in seismic reinforcement and shock absorption
  • Mechanical filter
  • Made with PVC that is less prone to deterioration

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Water Repurposing Levels

Level 1

Level 2

The combination of the Level 1 stream with water used in toilets and for irrigation

The combination of dehumidifier water with the sink water supply stream

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Power System

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using non-carbon-intensive methods by generating energy through mechanical means: kinetic and wind

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Wind Tree with Solar Panel

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Wind Speeds in Tokyo

Average wind speeds range from 6-8 mph (10-13 km/h) in a typical summer day in Tokyo

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Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT)

  • Quieter and more compact, lower maintenance and cost efficient, do not need unidirectional wind
  • Created by French company New World Wind, WindTrees are composed of multiple micro VAWTs
    • Require as little as 9 km/h winds
    • Largest solar/wind hybrid model can generate up to more than 10,000 W per tree
    • Aesthetically pleasing, do not obstruct the local landscape
  • Currently implemented in Paris; fits urban settings

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New World Wind plants TEN trees for every WindTree purchased

That is a total of 18,600 trees planted just for the Tokyo 2021 Olympics!

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Kinetic Tech Floor Tiles

  • British company Pavegen uses tile flooring system to generate electricity from pedestrians’ kinetic energy
  • Can be implemented in highly congested areas (e.g. stadium entrance)
  • Generates 2-8 watts per step
  • Energy can be stored in lithium polymer batteries

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Interactive Kinetic Flooring

INTERACTIVE GAME

HOW IT WORKS

AWARENESS

Walkable kinetic tiles that respond to movements

Floor connects to an electricity grid and displays how much energy a person is generating through their steps

A playful introduction to sustainability

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Cost Analysis of Solutions

Modular Tree 30 A Hybrid

Kinetic Floor Tiles

Dehumidifiers

~$53,000 per tree

The climate control system requires 30 trees to generate enough power for the dehumidifiers

A total cost of $1,590,000

$75 to $160 per square foot to install

~$3,375,000 to $7,200,000 to install 4500 square feet

$998 each

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Product

Quantity

Total Cost($)

Dehumidifier

259

258,482.00

Kinetic Floor Tiles

4500 ft^2

7,200,000.00

Wind Trees

30

1,590,000.00

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Pioneer

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Time full of changes and opportunities, Olympics is more than a sporting event ...

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PAST

Tokyo Olympics 1964

Technological Wonderland

-Bullet Train

-22 new highways, 8 expressways and 2 subway lines

-Nationwide sports Programs

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Future

Japan Reduction Targets

25% below 1990 level by 2020

Carbon-Neutral by 2050

Dehumidifier/Water System

  • Less energy consumption through less air conditioning
  • Less water consumption
  • Improved air quality

Kinetic Flooring and Wind Energy

  • No consumption of carbon-intensive natural gas and coal
  • Sustainable energy source
  • Raises awareness for environmental issues and renewable technologies

"The 1964 Games left countless invaluable legacies, still cherished half a century later...Achieving the same level of environmental, social and economic legacy is our ultimate aim for 2020."

Tokyo 2020 CEO

Toshiro Muto

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Sustainability Leader

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Summary: Impact of Solution

Liters of water can be saved daily through the dehumidifier system alone

28,432

3M

308,250

Watts can be saved by the proposed amount of kinetic flooring per day

Watts can be saved by the proposed amount of wind trees per day

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Executive Summary

Issues

Solution

Impact

Improve

Innovate

Imminent

Reuse Existing Stadiums

Urban Limitations

Future Outlook

Water System

Power System

Pioneer

Dehumidifiers

Water Reclamation

Vertical Axis

Wind Turbine

Kinetic Flooring

Japan’s Goal

Future Application