Karner Blue

Karner bluebathroom amenity that makes a difference

Monday, May 21, 2012

Project Scope


Project Scope

Redesigning the bathroom toilet by analyzing the life cycle of the toilet over the average 10-year product lifespan


Opportunity


Opportunity

Global average for urban water usage per person is 31.41 gallons / day


Opportunity

Global average for urban water usage per person is 31.41 gallons / day

Based on USEPA, American water usage per person is close to 100 gallons / day



3x the Global Average


What do we use water for?

15.7%

21.7%

5.3%13.7%

26.7%

16.8%

shower TOILETleaks otherclosthes washer faucet

Bathroom amenities use up approximately 50% of our water usage


Household water usage



Bathroom takes up the largest consumption of indoor water



Bathroom takes up the largest consumption of indoor water

The toilet alone uses 27% of the household water


Metrics


Metrics

Average US water costs increase by 7.3% / year


Metrics


Water cost including related sewer charges for 2010 is $8.15 / kGal


Metrics


Water cost including related sewer charges for 2010 is $8.15 / kGal

US water price has increased by nearly 30% in the past 5 years and is expected to rise at a growing rate


Target Market


Life Cycle Analysis

meltingextrusioncastingcooling

salts

COx, hard water

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polystyrene

vitreous china

PVC

rubber

stainless steel

brass

toilet seat & cover

water tank/bowl

internal tubing

tank tubings

shower gripinner lining

float ball

tank rods

bolts, float arm

extraction frompetroleumbakelite

clay extractionball claychina claysilica

petroleum extractionVCM formulationfrom salt through electrolysischlorination

synthetic rubberoil / coal refining

ore extractionconverting pig ironBessemer processremoval of impurities from iron by oxidation

ore extraction: 85% copper 15% zincelectric furnice blendingremoval of impurities from alloy by oxidation

petroleumextraction forrubber,acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene

suspensionsolutionmass polymerisationdehydrogenation

pan milldouble roll crushingproportional mixing

VCM crackerquenchingcoolingpurificationpolimerisation

emulsion polimerization process creating chains ofpolymer

continuously casted,melted, and reprocessed to reduce carbon to the correct amount< 2% by weight of Nickle added for hardening

pouring the cakes to reheating furnacescalper processanealing furnacecold rolling / finish rollingcoil

emulsion / massprocesspolymerizationdevolitilizationpellitizing

strippingcentrifugingdryingsieving

heat applicationpressure forming

dryingbaking in kilnglaze application

heat formingextrusion

vulcanization

meltingextrusioncastingcooling

heat applicationinjection molding

labor assembly in assembly line

fastening screenattaching components with screws and epoxy

crate shipments by boats from China to the USA

truck delivered to American stores and retailers

truck delivery from store to homes

daily flusing usage for sanitation, fresh water usage 1.6 Gpf (product lifespan: 10 years)

no clear instruction for recycling / on owner’s behave

recycling facility (tank components hard to seperate, bowl can only be reused)

landfill

Assembly & Packaging

Product Use

Distribution & Purchase

Bathroom Amenities: Life Cycle Analysis

fusingelectroplating

continuously casted, melted, and reprocessed to reduce carbonnickel, chromium added for hardening

carbon monoxide, natural gas

SS300

exterior coating

hard water, COx, water vapor

extraction of0.15% carbon,18% chromium,10% nickel,71.85% iron

ABS

shower head discouter shell

handle

carbon dioxide, natural gas

NOx, COx, polluted water/waste






hard water, COx, NOx, vapor


hard water, COx, NOx, vaporfluxing agent

clay-heavy water, water vapor



HNO3, natural gas

hard water, NOx, water vapor

carbon monoxide, polymer solutions

COx, NOx, waste water, water vapor


COx, waste water, water vapor



HNO3, natural gas


HNO3, Bromium, natural gas


bleach, hardener

contaminated water, vapor

color, polymer solutions


metal salts solution

hard water, NOx

hardner

COx, NOx, water

hardner, acids

COx, NOx, water

hardner, acids

COx, NOx, water

salts

COx, hard water

water

releasing agent

COx, NOx, water

silica, ceramic glaze

Raw Material Extraction Material Processing Component Manufacturing


Inventory Matrix


Goals & StrategiesDesign Goals / strategies

Eliminate Petroleum-based materials

replace all PVC, rubber, polystyrene components with other materialsredesign mechanism to eliminate componentscut down on all petroleum-based components

Reduce water consumption

airplane suction mechanismchange water flush mechanismincrease water flush options

Build recycling system

modular componentsreclaim (trade-in) components for reuseuse materials that can easily be chopped down and recycled


Design Innovations

Vacmaster VWM510 Wall Mount Wet/Dry Vacuum Powered by Industrial 2-Stage Motor

$108.66 on Amazon.com

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Flush-free for Liquids

Sloan WES-150 1001500 Waterless Urinal Cartridge Kit

$42.06 on Sustainablesupply.com

Lasts for at least 7000 uses

Uses no water

Mechanical-free design

The cartridge holds the sealant liquid that creates a barrier between urine and open air, thereby eliminating odors.

It allows the remaining urine to be freely disposed down the drain.

Lasts a year and 7 months for a family of 4 if installed for toilets


Material Innovation


Karner blue bowl design

water tank (1 G capacity)

vacuum suction for solid wastes0.5 GPF

splash guard

water-free cartridge for liquid

minimalist bowl structure design


Karner blue Mechanism

water tank (1 G capacity)

splash guard

water-free cartridge for liquidto sewer

vacuum 3 HP

flush sensor

water gauge

double - dip bowl design

solids

liquid

0.5 GPF, only activated for solids


Savings !

Monetary Savings (for liquids only)$8,910 / 1,500 / 55% x 4 ppl / 260 x 365 = $60.65 / yr / household

Water Savings (for liquids only)1,930, 500 G / 1500 / 55% x 4 ppl / 260 x 365 = 13,140 G / yr / household


over 1.5 million gallons of Water Saving / year

City of Pasadena


NEW Inventory Matrix resource global ozone layer depletion warming depletion

acid rain /acidification

key: heavy impact

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solid land water air reducedwaste degradation pollution pollution biodiversity

use of ECO petroleum, coal, copper, zinc, and steel

VCM manipulation, plastics treatment,and metal processing

heat forming, glazing, and components casting

toilet componentsassembly and paperpackaging

shipment from USA manufacturer

product use

product maintenance

cycle: reuse(product / components)

cycle: recycling(materials)


Completing the Loop


Completing the Loop

Each Karner Blue comes with a permanent serial number, with customer information


Completing the Loop


10 year Recollection Service at no charge to customers


Completing the Loop


10 year Recollection Service at no charge to customers

Used ECO can be grind up and heat formed with 60% virgin ECO


Used Product Collection


Karner Blue


Karner Blue

water savings - over 1.5 K gallons of water / yr


Karner Blue


monetary savings - $75 savings / yr


Karner Blue


monetary savings - $75 savings / yr

social impacts - water consumption consciousness, alleviate water shortage crisis


Karner bluea game changer in our water consumption


Thank you -Monday, May 21, 2012

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