Karner bluebathroom amenity that makes a difference
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Project Scope
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Project Scope
Redesigning the bathroom toilet by analyzing the life cycle of the toilet over the average 10-year product lifespan
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Opportunity
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Opportunity
Global average for urban water usage per person is 31.41 gallons / day
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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
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3x the Global Average
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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
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Household water usage
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Household water usage
Bathroom takes up the largest consumption of indoor water
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Household water usage
Bathroom takes up the largest consumption of indoor water
The toilet alone uses 27% of the household water
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Metrics
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Metrics
Average US water costs increase by 7.3% / year
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Metrics
Average US water costs increase by 7.3% / year
Water cost including related sewer charges for 2010 is $8.15 / kGal
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Metrics
Average US water costs increase by 7.3% / year
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
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Target Market
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Life Cycle Analysis
meltingextrusioncastingcooling
salts
COx, hard water
DFS II - Product 6Devin tsung en Huang
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
carbon dioxide, natural gas
NOx, COx, polluted water/waste
carbon dioxide, natural gas
NOx, COx, polluted water/waste
carbon monoxide, natural gas
hard water, COx, NOx, vapor
carbon monoxide, natural gas
hard water, COx, NOx, vaporfluxing agent
clay-heavy water, water vapor
carbon dioxide, natural gas
NOx, COx, polluted water/waste
HNO3, natural gas
hard water, NOx, water vapor
carbon monoxide, polymer solutions
COx, NOx, waste water, water vapor
carbon monoxide, polymer solutions
COx, waste water, water vapor
carbon monoxide, polymer solutions
COx, waste water, water vapor
HNO3, natural gas
hard water, NOx, water vapor
HNO3, Bromium, natural gas
hard water, NOx, water vapor
bleach, hardener
contaminated water, vapor
color, polymer solutions
COx, waste water, water vapor
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
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Inventory Matrix
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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
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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
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Material Innovation
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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
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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
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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
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over 1.5 million gallons of Water Saving / year
City of Pasadena
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NEW Inventory Matrix resource global ozone layer depletion warming depletion
acid rain /acidification
key: heavy impact
impact someimpact
noimpact
positiveimpact
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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)
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Completing the Loop
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Completing the Loop
Each Karner Blue comes with a permanent serial number, with customer information
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Completing the Loop
Each Karner Blue comes with a permanent serial number, with customer information
10 year Recollection Service at no charge to customers
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Completing the Loop
Each Karner Blue comes with a permanent serial number, with customer information
10 year Recollection Service at no charge to customers
Used ECO can be grind up and heat formed with 60% virgin ECO
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Used Product Collection
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Karner Blue
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Karner Blue
water savings - over 1.5 K gallons of water / yr
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Karner Blue
water savings - over 1.5 K gallons of water / yr
monetary savings - $75 savings / yr
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Karner Blue
water savings - over 1.5 K gallons of water / yr
monetary savings - $75 savings / yr
social impacts - water consumption consciousness, alleviate water shortage crisis
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Karner bluea game changer in our water consumption
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