# Ocean-Cleaning Machines The Odyssee Desalinator Uses the Ocean's Power to Cleanse the Ocean By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-18 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odysse References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/odysse-desalinator-power-ocean-clean/35276/) & [projetodyssee](http://projetodyssee.com/) The Odyssee is a desalinator, developed by Quebec, Canada-based mechanical engineer Dragan Tutic, that is powered by the ocean's own waves. While wave power has previously been used to generate electricity, it hasn't really been exploited to [convert salty seawater](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-treatment1) into [fresh drinking water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spout-water). This is where the Odyssee comes in; the machine has shown enough promise that it could eventually be deployed in areas where water scarcity is a serious problem. The Odyssee features a hydraulic cylindrical pump attached to a buoy. As waves move the buoy up and down, it kicks the pump into action, driving oil through a motor. A water pump connected to the motor combines with a [reverse osmosis system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-water-purification-system) to separate water molecules from salt, bacteria and other unwanted particles. The Odyssee is essentially an all-in-one system that combines power plant and desalination plant, and could be a game-changer in the realm of desalination. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wave-powered Desalination:** The Odyssee desalinator harnesses the power of ocean waves to convert salty seawater into fresh drinking water, opening up new possibilities for wave-powered desalination technologies. - **Hybrid Power Systems:** The Odyssee's combination of wave power and reverse osmosis technology showcases the potential for hybrid power systems in both energy generation and water purification processes. - **All-in-one Solution:** The Odyssee's integration of a power plant and desalination plant offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for developing compact, self-sustaining systems that address water scarcity and energy needs simultaneously. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Renewable Energy:** The wave-powered desalination technology of the Odyssee presents a disruptive innovation opportunity within the renewable energy industry, creating new avenues for clean power generation and water treatment. - **Water Management:** The Odyssee's all-in-one solution opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the water management industry, by providing a compact and efficient system for desalination and power generation in water-scarce regions. - **Environmental Engineering:** The integration of wave power and reverse osmosis technology in the Odyssee showcases a disruptive innovation opportunity in the field of environmental engineering, offering sustainable solutions for water purification and energy production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Ocean-Cleaning Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jellyfishbot.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atmospheric-water.md) - [Atmospheric Water Generator Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercube100-wc100.md) - [Water-Producing Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airtowater-converter.md) - [Eco Oceanic Energy Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waveline-magnet-concept-design.md) - [Drinking Water Home Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric.md) - [Oyster-Harvesting Water Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-robot.md) - [Accessible Atmospheric Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-from-air.md) - [Countertop Air-to-Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atmospheric-water-dispenser.md)