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JUAN IGNACIO RION

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Juan Ignacio Rion | [email protected] | (310) 699 9263 | juanignaciorion.com

C O N T E N TDESCRIPTION: Tidal Energy Research with Reykjavik University in Reykjavik, IcelandPROJECT LOCATION: Bay of Fundy, Canada

DESCRIPTION: Artificial Reef Design with Axis IMA Consulting in Merida, MexicoPROJECT LOCATION: Maui, Hawaii

In 2014, along with a team of students, we developed and presented a project on harnessing tidal energy to a panel of industry leaders and University faculty. The research we conducted involved the following:

• Feasibility studies to identify a suitable project site• Short & long-term costs analysis• Hydrological calculations• Environmental impact investigations• Regional economic analysis

In 2013, while at the coastal engineering and environmental management firm Axis IMA, I helped develop the design of a non-traditional artificial reef. The project involved the following:

• Prototype building and design alternative comparison• Short & long-term cost analysis• Analysis of future weather patterns and trends of human interaction • Forecasting durability and relevance of design proposals• Environmental impact investigations

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DESCRIPTION: Freelance PhotographyPROJECT LOCATION: Hawaii, California, Arizona, Mexico, Iceland

DESCRIPTION: Freelance VideographyPROJECT LOCATION: Hawaii, California, Arizona, Mexico, Iceland

DESCRIPTION: Hand-Drawn Pencil SketchesPROJECT LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA

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TIDAL ENERGY - BAY OF FUNDY, CANADAICELAND SCHOOL OF ENERGY, REYKJAVIK, ICELAND

Nova Scotia has the highest tidal energy Feed-in Tariff (ComFIT) in the world.

BAY OF FUNDY

abandoned coal mine 45.212813n -66.163539w

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• 2 tide drops per day – Minimum 7 meter tidal drop• Reduce environmental Impact • Provide sufficient power & reduce capital cost• Site has to be close to power distribution lines

• 60,000 MW of untapped energy in Bay of Fundy• 190 identified suitable sites• World’s greatest tide change• Predictability of tides

• Low Operating Cost• No fuel costs• Minimal Maintenance • Soft Fabric Nets protect wildlife

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"COMFIT." Department of Energy |. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 July 2014. <http://energy.novascotia.ca/renewables/programs-and-projects/comfit>.Gipe, Paul. "Tables of Feed-in Tariffs Worldwide." WIND-WORKS: FITs Worldwide. N.p., 6 Oct. 2014. Web. 3 Nov. 2014. <http://www.wind-works.org/cms/index.php?id=92>.

Johnson, Jessica. 'Tidal energy in Canada.' Tidal energy conference. The Ocean Renewable Energy Group. 2006. Accessed July 24 2014.


15 meter tide drop

8 knot tidal current has more energy than a 380 km wind

60,000 MW of untapped energy in the bay

seawater is 832 times more dense than air

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The Bay of Fundy has the potential to create the largest tidal energy plant in the worldRESEARCH

• Long Lifespans• Low operating costs• Sites can double as information centers• Malfunction is not catastrophic

• Early in developmental stages • High initial capital costs• Environmental effects on marine life• Can be detrimental to the fishing industry

P O S I T I V E n e g a t i v e

FUNDY’S TIDES PUSH OVER 160 BILLION TONNES OF WATER TWICE A DAY 4 X THE COMBINED FLOW OF EVERY FRESHWATER RIVER IN THE WORLD!

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"Tidal Giants - the World's Five Biggest Tidal Power Plants." Power Technology. Kable Intelligence Limited, 11 Apr. 2014. Web. 20 July 2014. <http://www.power-technology.com/features/featuretidal-giants---the-worlds-five-biggest-tidal-power-

plants-4211218/>.


designARTIFICIAL REEF - MAUI, HAWAIIAXIS IMA CONSULTING FIRM, MERIDA, MEXICO

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• Large vessels with deep hulls navigating over structure• Reduce environmental Impact (Materials & Seabed)• Large Pacific winter swells• Deep water installation (Over 14 meters)

• Cheap & easily available materials• Construction versatility of Caisson design• Vertical walls provide stability in rough & deep seas• Requires a smaller body width

• Reduced width limits impact on seabed• Potential removability & fewer underwater obstacles• Reduced area provides clearance for large vessels• Geotextile cover promotes plant growth

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Fousert, M. W. "Floating Breakwater - Theoretical Study of a Dynamic Wave Attenuating System." Delft University of Technology Final Report on Master Thesis (2006): 5. TU Delft Repositories. Delft University,

15 Dec. 2006. Web. 20 July 2013.

Fousert, M. W. "Floating Breakwater - Theoretical Study of a Dynamic Wave Attenuating System." Delft University of Technology Final Report on Master Thesis (2006): 5. TU Delft Repositories. Delft University,

15 Dec. 2006. Web. 20 July 2013.

Tutuarima, W.H., and K. D'Angremond. "COST COMPARISON OF BREAKWATER TYPES." Coastal Engineering Proceedings (1998): 7. Coastal Engineering Proceedings. ICEE,

Dec. 1998. Web. 22 July 2013.


15 meter deep reef

designOur research showed that the different alternatives would have varying costs depending on the depth of installation:

• Long Lifespans• Low operating costs• Sites can double as information centers• Malfunction is not catastrophic

• Early in developmental stages • High initial capital costs• Environmental effects on marine life• Can be detrimental to the fishing industry

P O S I T I V E n e g a t i v e

Research studies & previously installed breakwater structures give the average cost per meter for each alternative below:

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Fousert, M. W. "Floating Breakwater - Theoretical Study of a Dynamic Wave Attenuating System." Delft University of Technology Final Report on Master Thesis (2006): 5-7. TU Delft Repositories. Delft University, 15 Dec. 2006. Web. 20 July 2013.

Fousert, M. W. "Floating Breakwater - Theoretical Study of a Dynamic Wave Attenuating System." Delft University of Technology Final Report on Master Thesis (2006): 5-7. TU Delft Repositories. Delft University, 15 Dec. 2006. Web. 20 July 2013.

DOEIIT (2013) Final Report Kahului Harbor Numerical Modeling on Artificial Submerged Breakwater, Department of Ocean Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.

DOEIIT (2013) Final Report Kahului Harbor Numerical Modeling on Artificial Submerged Breakwater, Department of Ocean Engineering Indian Institute of Technology Madras, India.


PHOTOGRAPHY

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videos

This video was part of a lifestyle marketing campaign for Kamala Trunks and Mind’s Up. RVVibes was a 1,089-mile RV trip all about recreating the timeless classic California road-trip. The RV was packed with skateboards, surfboards, instruments and just enough food to last.

Shot with Nikon D5300 and Gopro Hero4

Music: Odesza – Say My Name feat. Zyra (Jai Wolf Remix)

Snorkeled between tectonic plates, stood on top of glaciers and watched gey-sers erupt before my eyes. An island populated by 300k Viking descendants and an odd number of sheep, Iceland is a country that cannot simply be de-scribed, it has to be experienced. Full blog post here: https://majrmagazine.com/howmymajrismakingadifference/


Music: James Vincent McMorrow – Cavalier (Samuraii Remix)

They were an unforgettable 12 months. It was a year full of new adventures, friendships and experiences. From music festivals to sailing trips, this short vid-eo is a recap of what 2015 looked like for me.


Song: Syre - Burn (Ft. Kendra Dias)

Bamboo Life is Mexican company with an ambitious project to make our world greener by creating products made out of high quality sustainable materials. They produce bamboo sunglasses and accessories in Asia and Mexico. This video was part of their lifestyle marketing campaign.


Original music by: Bash & Zander – Need You

After four years of college, seven of us drove off on a trip from California through Arizona, Nevada and Utah where we composed some original music, took pic-tures and made lasting memories. The music to this video was composed and recorded by Steven Kirschbaum.


Original music by: Steven Kirschbaum – Till the End of my Days

The Brazilian Student Association (BRASA) organized a conference involv-ing Brazilian leaders, leading companies and outstanding students called the BRASA Leadership Summit. This event aimed to educate, inspire, and connect students abroad, challenging young entrepreneurs to solve the socio-economic problems of Brazil. This video is is a recap of the event.

Shot with Nikon D5300 and Gopro Hero4.

Music: Stan Getz & João Gilberto - The Girl from Ipanema (N.A.S.A remix)

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