Eco-friendly Ballast water extracting technology
Published in Earth & Environment, Sustainability, and Mechanical Engineering
Marine and freshwater pollution caused by the transport of invasive species in shipping ballast water is a significant global problem that is expected to intensify in magnitude as the shipping of commodities continues to increase in the future. An economical method to exclude biological organisms in the seawater used for ballast is to do so at the source port. Integrated natural filtration using onshore wells or seabed gallery systems has been thoroughly investigated for use as pretreatment for seawater desalination systems, and it has proven to be both environmentally acceptable and economically viable. Thus, the application of this proven filtration technology to another issue, ballast water treatment, represents an innovative method of providing marine organism-free seawater in port-based facilities. This method is not only ecosystem-friendly, as it utilises no chemicals, but also non-destructive, preserving the natural balance of the marine environment. The design and construction of well or seabed gallery intake systems for producing ballast seawater are feasible in virtually all global port facilities.
A marine ecologist is on a mission to observe nature's expressions, comprehend the marine ecosystem, and uncover the few secrets of our ocean. The goal is to develop eco-friendly technology that mimics natural ecosystem processes and demonstrates the ocean's incredible power to handle human exploitation and provide resources generously, despite the challenges.
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