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WindWater / Water boatman
This innovation initially came to life when…
I used dynamometers as an apprentice, to test diesel engines. I wanted wind-powered heating as part of a desalination unit – to make fresh water from the sea.
WHAT & HOW
The purpose of this innovation is to…
WindWater mounted on a barge called Water boatman – uses a thermal still to make fresh water from the sea powered by wind or water currents. The still needs no filters, chemicals or moving parts.
It does this by…
PURPOSE & BENEFITS
This innovation improves on what came before because…
It uses only renewable power – and the filter will take water however dirty and needs no filters or additional chemicals. The turbine rotor fatigue life is 20 years. The still, with occasional cleaning, also has a life of 20 years.
Its various benefits to the customer/end-user include…
Free water, no replaceable parts or chemicals – apart from annual bearing grease.
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
In the past, this problem was solved by…
Its predecessors/competitors include…
TARGET MARKET
It is made for…
SA Wineries 19%, SA Wineries waste 4%, Aborigine settlements 4%, remote farmers 4%, export 77%.
DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
It is available for sale through…
Manufacturers representatives.
Our marketing strategy is to…
We will keep the technical press fully informed.
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