Proof of Concept
PROTOTYPE
This page details the design of a "PROOF of CONCEPT" prototype that demonstrates how the WATER FLOW created by the propellers, moves the plastic pollution inwards and downwards, retaining it in the collection nets below, for further action.
Scale Model
The prototype is a 1/30th scale model of the OGG Pod central section including collection net(s), propellers and fixed "rudders" to create the desired water flow.
Water Flow
The working prototype demonstrates how a "vortex" water flow is created that draws surface debris inwards and downwards into the collection net(s).
The two images below show how the surface water is drawn into the inner tank by the 5 propellers to create the desired flow of water through collection nets and collect the plastic pollution for appropriate processing.
PLAN VIEW
SIDE VIEW
Basic Plan View of the Created Water Flow
Basic Side View of the Created Water Flow
ANIMATION Video
The video below is an ANIMATION of the WATER FLOW, showing the path of the plastic pollution into the collection nets.
Water Flow Animation
PROTOTYPE Video
This prototype video show how the water flow is created in REAL TIME and show exactly how debris on the water surface is drawn inwards and downwards by the five (5) propellers and retained in the collection nets above the propellers.
The prototype components were 3D-printed, allowing for very fast production of additional copies.
Proof of Concept Demonstration Video
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