case as thesis

case: an instance of the occurrence, existence, etc., of something


The production of hydrogen is as simple as I have shown here. When applying a source of energy to water, the splitting of the two molecules that compose water creates a clean and natural source of energy. This process employs an opportunity to understand the creation of energy as potency at a tangible and physical scale, but also allows for an understanding of metaphysical implications of this energy. 

program as thesis_final

program

ideological:

- a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of anation, political system, etc and underlies political action

rhetorical:

- concerned with effect or style rather than content or meaning

gatherer:

- to bring together into one group, collection, or place

- to bring together or assemble from various places, sources,or people; collect gradually

- to pick or harvest (any crop or natural yield) from its place ofgrowth or formation

- to take by selection from among other things; sort out; cull

collector:

- a person or thing that collects.

- an object or device that collects

typological:

- a systematic classification or study of types

Based on the definitions above, the thesis accompanies the gatherer/collector as the main role of the program. The collection of the raw materials, water and energy, provide the only necessary ingredients to produce hydrogen as a clean and completely natural fuel source. The overall goal of the program is to filter polluted water naturally from a river, lake, or other body of water then stored on site for further processing. Then through the harnessing of electricity through photovoltaics, the water is split into separate ions, hydrogen and oxygen, and stored onsite. Packaging then takes on the final role of the program and exports the separated ions for distribution to energy dependent users. Deploying this model for energy production is possible in any location that has an abundance of water and solar energy, although not completely limited to energy extracted by photovoltaics. 

morphosis giant group project; showing capabilities of landscape as form to host the program

client

user:

- a person or thing that uses.

audience:

- the group of spectators at a public event; listeners orviewers collectively, as in attendance at a theater or concert

- a regular public that manifests interest, support, enthusiasm,or the like

witness:

- an individual who, being present, personally sees or perceives a thing; a beholder, spectator, or eyewitness

accomplice:

- a person who knowingly helps another, often as a subordinate

The role of the client throughout the thesis could take on many different definitions. On the site, the client engages the production of hydrogen as a witness. The client can roam the site and view the different stages of hydrogen production and witness the separation of hydrogen and oxygen. The client could take on a role of accomplice if they are active in the role of "donating" water to the site. Ultimately, the client onsite would take on the role of a witness and offsite they would then turn towards a client of consumer/user as they utilize the fuel to produce electricity.

outline

The program is quite specific and is broken down into three different processes. The first process tends to the collection of water. There are two opportunities to collect water for use in the production of hydrogen. The first opportunity is locally collected through a body of water on or near the site that is distributed through a natural water treatment system consisting of the following five necessary components as specified by OceanArks International:

1. A floating structure to support media, air distribution systems and dense arrays of higher plants, including shrubs and trees
2. The high surface area media for attached-growth (biofilm) treatment and support of diverse biological communities
3. The air distribution system for aeration and circulation
4. The energy system to provide electrical power to blowers and compressors that distribute the air
5. The biology and ecology of the Restorer, including native wetland plants, fish, bacteria, fungi, algae, protozoa and a wide array of life forms from many different phylogenetic kingdoms.

This system can also filter rain water as well as onsite runoff to clean and distribute for the next process in creating clean hydrogen energy. The second opportunity utilizes the same principles for natural water treatment above, but as a collection agency for polluted waters from various corporations or communities. The ability to clean large amounts of polluted water depends on the size of the treatment system, but handling the collection of offsite polluted waters presents a unique opportunity to expand the role of the program.

oceanarks floating restorer technology implemented in fuzhou china

The next stage in the production of hydrogen requires an energy source that will split the water compound into Hydrogen and Oxygen ions that will be stored for the last stage of the program. Harnessing solar energy through photovoltaics for electricity provides the greatest capacity to capture natural energy. Electricity can also be generated through many other natural mediums, however solar technology provides the most flexibility and efficiency. There would not need to be any onsite storage of electricity because the process being deployed by the program produces only enough hydrogen that the capture amount of electricity will allow. This drastically reduces the toxicity employed to the rest of the program. After the water is split into the two separate gases, onsite storage demands will vary based on the quantity of hydrogen produced.

simple experiment showing separation of hydrogen and oxygen molecules 

The final stage of the program administers the distribution of the hydrogen to various domestic and occupational capacities. The process allows both the hydrogen and oxygen gases to be distributed separately for the deployment of energy. Typically the two gases would be distributed together, however the hydrogen gas could just be desired for fuel cell technologies that typically are utilized in transportation mediums. This last stage could take on a program of packaging and distribution, or just a program of distribution. Either would not require much space other than empty storage space. 

The thesis is still searching for a host program. The ability to transfer this program and adapt it with other programs is a popular strategy, however the thesis has not approached a decisive destination to handle this aspect of a host program. Sports stadias is still in consideration, however further exploration is needed to support the adaption of this process of hydrogen production and the conflicts presented through the combination of these programs.