Talk about the power of technology, who can beat Japan? They have always been at least one notch above other countries advanced technology. In the upcoming Aqua Metropolis festival, Osaka will witness a pair of solar-powered, UFO-shaped floating water purifiers. They are developed by engineering firm NTT Facilities and will be deployed in the city’s canals and in the moat at Osaka Castle as well.
The “Solar UFOs” are like disc-shaped machines and weigh about 3.4 tons and measure 1.6 meters (5 ft) tall. They spread across (16 ft) in diameter. The most fascinating part of these Solar UFOs is their dual ability. Apparently, during the day, the machine’s filtration is powered by an array of solar panels that then pump fresh oxygen into the water while removing impurities.
When night comes, a 1.3 kilowatt solar battery provides juice to the LED lamps lining to the edges of the floating craft. The machines are huge enough to purify 9,000 liters (2,400 gallons) of water per day. The purified water is sprayed through a nozzle on top that floats like a fountain. At night the Solar UFOs are lit up by LED lights.
No comments:
Post a Comment