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Ocean-Cleaning Machines

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Odyssee Desalinator Uses the Ocean's Power to Cleanse the Ocean

— December 18, 2014 — Eco
The Odyssee is a desalinator, developed by Quebec, Canada-based mechanical engineer Dragan Tutic, that is powered by the ocean's own waves. While wave power has previously been used to generate electricity, it hasn't really been exploited to convert salty seawater into fresh drinking water. This is where the Odyssee comes in; the machine has shown enough promise that it could eventually be deployed in areas where water scarcity is a serious problem.

The Odyssee features a hydraulic cylindrical pump attached to a buoy. As waves move the buoy up and down, it kicks the pump into action, driving oil through a motor. A water pump connected to the motor combines with a reverse osmosis system to separate water molecules from salt, bacteria and other unwanted particles.

The Odyssee is essentially an all-in-one system that combines power plant and desalination plant, and could be a game-changer in the realm of desalination.
Trend Themes
1. Wave-powered Desalination - The Odyssee desalinator harnesses the power of ocean waves to convert salty seawater into fresh drinking water, opening up new possibilities for wave-powered desalination technologies.
2. Hybrid Power Systems - The Odyssee's combination of wave power and reverse osmosis technology showcases the potential for hybrid power systems in both energy generation and water purification processes.
3. All-in-one Solution - The Odyssee's integration of a power plant and desalination plant offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for developing compact, self-sustaining systems that address water scarcity and energy needs simultaneously.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - The wave-powered desalination technology of the Odyssee presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the renewable energy industry, creating new avenues for clean power generation and water treatment.
2. Water Management - The Odyssee's all-in-one solution opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the water management industry, by providing a compact and efficient system for desalination and power generation in water-scarce regions.
3. Environmental Engineering - The integration of wave power and reverse osmosis technology in the Odyssee showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of environmental engineering, offering sustainable solutions for water purification and energy production.
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