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Introducing the EcoPure Oily Water Separator, a permanent filtering system designed to tackle oil pollution in water bodies. With durable materials and innovative technology, this product offers an effective and eco-friendly solution for marinas and boatyards. Contact Vivian Li for more details.
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Introduction • “Separation” Task Force • Oily Water Separator • Vegetable Oil Filter
Oily Water Separator: Background • Over 85% of oil pollution in world waters from human activities • Hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil per year • Market: • Over 1,500 marinas, boatyards, yacht clubs in Association of Marina Industries (AMI) • Target Customer: Boston Harbor Association • Contact: Vivian Li • Permanent filtering system -- oil and floating debris
Existing Products Free floating external gas-powered pump Drum skimmer Passive sponge skimmer
X X X X Pumping tube Clean water pumped through: 0.5 L/car Valves Oil Polluted water drawn in Oil-Water Separator Body of Water Skimmer concept
Key Insights • One-way valves • Airtight seals • Tubing material • Durable yet flexible • Calculations: • .5 L displaced per car • 360 L/hr/tube • Skimmer will need 14 tubes