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Design of Solar Powered Bin to Trap Floating Waste in Water
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Researchers designed a solar-powered floating waste collection system that uses a DC motor and slider-crank mechanism to continuously skim plastic debris from pond and lake surfaces, offering a low-cost, fuel-free alternative to manual cleanup in remote areas.
Water pollution caused by floating waste such as plastic bottles, polythene bags, leaves, and other debris has become a serious environmental issue in ponds, lakes, and small water bodies. Traditional cleaning methods mainly depend on manual labor or fuel-powered machines, which are time-consuming, costly, and inefficient for continuous operation. To address this problem, a solar powered waste collection system is proposed. The system uses renewable solar energy to power a DC motor which drives a slider crank mechanism that helps collect floating waste from the water surface and move it into a storage bin. The entire system is mounted on a floating platform so that it can operate efficiently in ponds and lakes. The use of solar energy makes the system environmentally friendly and suitable for remote areas where electricity supply is limited. The proposed design focuses on simplicity, low cost, and ease of maintenance. The study includes system design, component selection, CAD modeling, and fabrication considerations. The results indicate that the solar powered waste collection bin can effectively reduce floating waste from water surfaces and contribute to better water quality and environmental protection.
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