It sounds great in theory, but few key questions need to be answered. What is the start up cost? How much does it cost to produce a gallon of drinking quality water? What is the real world life expectancy of a unit? Current reverse osmosis systems make for expensive drinking water.
Hey Richard ! Here is a little more information about Oneka : Oneka Technologies presently offers a water supply as a service and does not sell its commercial class equipment. The projects we can undertake require a minimum average wave height of 1 meter (3 feet) with a minimum water requirement of 200 m3 (53,000 US gallons) of water per day. The price of the water is dependent on many factors that must be taken into account when analyzing a specific site, the term length of the supply agreement and if there are other Oneka clients located nearby. If you want to learn more, you can visit our website : www.onekawater.com/
I did visit the site. Cost information, even a potential range of costs, does not seem to be included, unless I missed something. For this technological solution to replace conventional reverse osmosis systems, it will have to be cost effective, especially since many locations that need the service most are not wealthy. Does Oneka guarantee a continuous supply of fresh water using the system or is it subject to interruptions when one or more of the moored units needs work or if there is significant storm damage to those moored units? I like the general idea, but the details matter.@@onekatechnologies85
@@onekatechnologies85 I would expect a company to provide at least a range of costs rather than stating "many factors" must be taken into account. Avoidance of details does not encourage trust by customers. In this case, it suggests prices are not very competitive with more traditional production methods.
@@richardwhite9682 For your information, that device is not for individuals but for cities or states :). So, it is not likely that you would use that service.
from Kiribati, This is really good potential. How do the membranes with periods of clam, as in an RO system 12 hours could cause the membrane to sour losing efficiency. We have really good places on the east side but still there are periods of clam. Thank you!
Hey Carol ! The Oneka brine has a salinity that is only slightly higher (± 30%) than that of the ocean. Since each buoy has its own water intake and outlet, the brine is discharged over a broad area and quickly diluted. Thus, it has a minimal impact on the salinity of the ocean, which limits the degradation of the marine ecosystem.
Hey Samusande ! The Oneka brine has a salinity that is only slightly higher (± 30%) than that of the ocean. Since each buoy has its own water intake and outlet, the brine is discharged over a broad area and quickly diluted. Thus, it has a minimal impact on the salinity of the ocean, which limits the degradation of the marine ecosystem.
Fantastic... This sounds wonderful 😊😊😊😊😊
Looks promising
It sounds great in theory, but few key questions need to be answered. What is the start up cost? How much does it cost to produce a gallon of drinking quality water? What is the real world life expectancy of a unit? Current reverse osmosis systems make for expensive drinking water.
Hey Richard ! Here is a little more information about Oneka :
Oneka Technologies presently offers a water supply as a service and does not sell its commercial class equipment. The projects we can undertake require a minimum average wave height of 1 meter (3 feet) with a minimum water requirement of 200 m3 (53,000 US gallons) of water per day.
The price of the water is dependent on many factors that must be taken into account when analyzing a specific site, the term length of the supply agreement and if there are other Oneka clients located nearby.
If you want to learn more, you can visit our website : www.onekawater.com/
I did visit the site. Cost information, even a potential range of costs, does not seem to be included, unless I missed something. For this technological solution to replace conventional reverse osmosis systems, it will have to be cost effective, especially since many locations that need the service most are not wealthy. Does Oneka guarantee a continuous supply of fresh water using the system or is it subject to interruptions when one or more of the moored units needs work or if there is significant storm damage to those moored units? I like the general idea, but the details matter.@@onekatechnologies85
@@onekatechnologies85 I would expect a company to provide at least a range of costs rather than stating "many factors" must be taken into account. Avoidance of details does not encourage trust by customers. In this case, it suggests prices are not very competitive with more traditional production methods.
@@richardwhite9682 For your information, that device is not for individuals but for cities or states :). So, it is not likely that you would use that service.
Sounds promising ❤
🎉😮😮🎉
Ii there a pipe that brings the clean water to the ground or is it the city that has to get to take the clean water by boat ?
looks promising for me too
from Kiribati, This is really good potential. How do the membranes with periods of clam, as in an RO system 12 hours could cause the membrane to sour losing efficiency. We have really good places on the east side but still there are periods of clam. Thank you!
How is it delivered to the customer..........
What does dumping salty brine into water do to the marine environment?
Hey Carol ! The Oneka brine has a salinity that is only slightly higher (± 30%) than that of the ocean. Since each buoy has its own water intake and outlet, the brine is discharged over a broad area and quickly diluted. Thus, it has a minimal impact on the salinity of the ocean, which limits the degradation of the marine ecosystem.
Why don't we see this everywhere?!
What about brine?
Hey Samusande ! The Oneka brine has a salinity that is only slightly higher (± 30%) than that of the ocean. Since each buoy has its own water intake and outlet, the brine is discharged over a broad area and quickly diluted. Thus, it has a minimal impact on the salinity of the ocean, which limits the degradation of the marine ecosystem.