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Volcanic Water Pumps

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Basalt Rock Pump Produces Fresh Water in South Korea

— August 14, 2015 — Eco
Through a collaborative effort from two South Korean studios, Wise Architecture and Nameless Architecture, a volcanic rock pump was created in South Korean. This rock pump is a fully functioning water system that conjures fresh water from a salty sea-covered spring.

The actual system is created with two rock-made structures. One structure is a dome and the other is an open-top pool. The device works by drawing both fresh water and salt water into a chamber located below the ground. The water types are then separated by a "semi-permeable membrane." Using the right amount of pressure, only the fresh water will be filtered through the membrane.

This basalt water pump sits in the Jeju island off the southern coast of South Korea. This convenient fresh water-provider will aid island citizens in obtaining healthy and safe water.
Trend Themes
1. Volcanic Rock Pump - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more efficient and cost-effective volcanic rock pumps for water filtration systems.
2. Water Desalination - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new methods and technologies for desalination of saltwater, particularly in island communities.
3. Sustainable Water Systems - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and implement sustainable water systems that provide fresh water in areas with limited resources.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Engineering - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate innovative water filtration systems into building designs to create self-sustaining water sources.
2. Renewable Energy - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine renewable energy technologies with water filtration systems to create eco-friendly and efficient solutions.
3. Environmental Conservation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop strategies and technologies to preserve and protect natural water sources, such as springs and aquifers.
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