Canal Skimmer Prototype
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This is a 1:1 scale educational prototype of a floating litter skimmer, designed to illustrate canal and river clean-up strategies for a science fair or engineering project. The model integrates common upcycled materials into its conceptual design, showing how basic geometry can tackle surface flow.
The assembly features:
- Buoyancy Pontoons: Four simulated plastic bottles that keep the frame level and balanced on the water.
- Catchment Ramp: An angled, perforated mesh ramp that dips below the surface line to channel floating debris upward.
- Filtration Basket: A removable, slotted rear basket for detaining waste while allowing water to pass through.
- Sample Load: Included simulated litter (bottles and leaves) to demonstrate the collection path in action.
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