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Design of a Vessel for Ocean Waste Collection
Šnajdr, Petr ; Paliatka, Peter (referee) ; Křenek, Ladislav (advisor)
The thesis deals with the problem of the exponentially increasing amount of plastic waste in the world's seas and oceans. The text discusses the causes of this problem and current efforts to address it, including an analysis of these efforts, on the basis of which new solutions are identified and proposed. The aim of the thesis is to design a vessel, including its operating system, that will enable the collection of floating waste from large bodies of water while being as sustainable as possible. The proposed vessel approaches the problem with a systemic solution that addresses not only the end problem but also its causes. To do this, it uses its configurable design between working and living versions. In both cases, the vessel collects floating waste through a unique system of two separable motorised floats that direct the waste to the vessel, where it is then scooped and processed by pyrolysis on board. In addition, the residential version of the vessel allows public accommodation on board, which will financially support operations while educating the community about the global problem of plastic pollution through media and experience. The operation of the vessel is as environmentally friendly and self-sufficient as possible through the use of renewable energy and semi-autonomous steering. Within this framework, an innovative device combining vertical wings propelling the vessel while integrating a rotating turbine generating electricity from wind power has been designed. The results of the work provide a systemic solution to the problem of plastic pollution in the oceans, which can not only be economically and environmentally sustainable, but also has a social impact. In addition, it offers a number of innovative technical and design solutions that can be applied in other technologies.
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