<p>Enel believes that innovation is indivisible from sustainability and research of most effective and sustainable technologies requires a constant and focused effort. Enel is seeking a high performance, technology for the disinfection of cooling water in existing evaporative towers adopting new approaches and overcoming the conventional processes.</p><p> </p><p><i>This Theoretical Challenge requires only a written proposal.</i></p><p> </p><p><b>OVERVIEW</b></p><p> </p><p>Cooling towers are primarily used in industrial settings to reduce the temperature of circulating water. By exposing the water to air, evaporation occurs, thereby dissipating the heat into the atmosphere. The moist environment and the longer retention time of water encourage growth of microorganisms on the surfaces of the tower and the condenser and these films not only diminish heat transfer efficiency, but also accelerate corrosion rates. Therefore, Enel is seeking innovative solutions, that allow the disinfection of cooling water in evaporative towers with new approaches overcoming the conventional processes adopted by industries. Submissions will include a technical description of the technology and evidence of its ability to disinfect and prevent biofouling.</p><p> </p><p>This Challenge provides contribution to the following SDGs:</p><ul><li><a href="http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg6" target="_blank"><b>SDG 6</b></a><b style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);"> </b><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">- Clean Water and Sanitation</span></li><li><a href="http://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/sdg12" target="_blank"><b>SDG 12</b></a> - Responsible Consumption and Production</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b><i>- Register now to start solving this Challenge! The full description challenge will be available to logged in users only. -</i></b></p><p><br></p><p>For questions about the challenge and your proposal you can contact <a href="mailto:EnelOpenInnovabilityChallenges@innocentive.com" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 95, 178); background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">EnelOpenInnovabilityChallenges@innocentive.com</a></p>

<p>Imagine driving an <b>electric car</b> and needing to recharge the battery, you get to the charging column marked as available, but you find it occupied by a non-electric vehicle. Is there any way to avoid it? Or, is there a way to identify the parking areas dedicated to recharging on the <b style="color: rgb(62, 62, 60);">Enel X Recharge </b> App as &#39;unavailable&#39; in the case of unauthorized parking?</p><p>If you think you have an innovative solution to solve this problem, the moment to propose it has arrived!</p>

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