The New Technology of Marine Vacuum Collection System
Unlike the gravity in a flow system, the marine vacuum collection will use different air pressure in transporting the waste and the wastewater. Collection basins as well as toilet bowls that form part in the discharge system are immediately connected to the vacuum piping. The differential air pressure in between the vacuum piping as well as the atmosphere opens the valve and then forces the discharged sewage in the main vacuum all the way into the collection tank. The sewage remains stored in the collection tank until it is able to accumulate sufficient amount to be discharged onboard treatment plants as well as holding tanks before it is disposed.
Benefits of Marine Collection System
- Cost effective solution. This system will reduce the need for a larger space for waste disposal treatment and ships are also able to travel from one port to another without the need to dispose the waste. This can also be an advantage for ships that travel to different ports where discharge of waste is not being allowed.
- High level of flexibility in installation. This opens up for a lot of possibilities for design layout or in new construction projects. It will also allow for flexibility in the routing of pipes as well as stationary air ducts, bulk heads as well as other equipment.
- Small pipe diameters. A marine collection system allows for lower cost of materials as well as labor and a reduction in pipe weight.
- Low water consumption. The vacuum toilet will significantly use less water compared to the traditional gravity toilets. The system will flush with just half the gallon of water or less compared to 1.6 gallons for the traditional gravity toilets.
- Flush in any direction. The vacuum system will not use gravity so you will be able to flush whether upwards, downwards or horizontally. This would mean that there is really no need to cut into the floors so that the pipes will be installed for a new toilet. The new toilet will be installed anywhere inside the vessel.