Rising fuel prices are all that we hear of these days. As this expense continue to burn a hole in your pockets, it’s time to look at innovative and alternative sources of fuel to power your cars. Have you ever thought of producing petrol from plastic and bio-gas from chicken waste? If not, it is time to start thinking of a future when your car runs on fuel produced from chicken waste!
Jinsa Elizabeth Paul, a class IX student of St Cornelius High School, Kolayad in Kannur district, has already presented a
project model at the Inspire 2012. Jinsa, with her project, has walked away with the first prize in the state-level science expo. Now, this science prodigy is gearing up to participate in the national-level competition which will be held in New Delhi on October 20.
“I always wanted to find a lasting solution to the deepening garbage issue, thus I selected the topic,” said Jinsa, daughter of Paulose U, a social worker.
Under the guidance of Biology teacher, Binu George, she has designed a complete waste management plant consisting of three different units. The electricity required for the functioning of the plant is produced in the first unit using ‘molten salt technology’, in which heliostat are used to concentrate solar energy on a thermal energy receiver. Steam produced by heat energy from the thermal energy receiver is used to generate electricity using conventional turbine.
The electricity thus produced will be used in the next two units.
Conversion of plastic to petrol, using a ‘secret catalyst’ would take place in the second unit Catalyst Conversion of Petrol. Hydrochloric acid and Oxygen are the byproduct of the process. Third and last part of the plant is exclusively for processing chicken waste (or fat) to produce bio-gas.
“She deserved the prize,” said her teacher and guide Binu George on her achievement in the expo. She is a very committed student. He further said that she had collected related books and writings related to her project to make her study complete.
“I have presented the model in Malayalam for exhibitions and now its time to prepare in English,” said Jinsa, eyeing the national award.
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