Julianne Rolf

CNI Fellow - Class of 2015

Undergraduate Student, Environmental Engineering
UC Riverside

Project

Integrated Appliance System (IAS): Dual Heating Using Solar Energy

Description

The overarching goal of this work is to design a green and sustainable appliance system to achieve energy efficiency, cost efficiency and improved air quality goals. The Integrated Appliance System (IAS), a sustainable alternative to current electrical home appliances, mainly uses solar thermal energy to power three appliances: a closet dryer, space heater and water heater. It features a uniquely designed solar collector to increase the temperature of both water and air for household uses.

Goals

The overarching goal of this work is to design a green and sustainable appliance system to achieve energy efficiency, cost efficiency and improved air quality goals.

Future Plans

I plan to pursue a research career in environmental engineering and continue to improve the environment.

Mentor

Kawai Tam