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“One of the evaporator machines.”

August 4, 2014
Name this piece of equipment found in the engine room of the Oscar Dyson – bonus points if you tell us why it’s important!

Photo: Mary Murrian

One of the pieces of equipment I found most interesting was the evaporator. The <i>Oscar Dyson</i> has two. The evaporators use heat to remove the salt from the sea water and convert it into drinking water. During the process UV (ultraviolet) light is used to kill any bacteria in the water to make it safe for drinking. As well as the evaporators, the ship has a special machine that removes any oil before water is released back into the ocean. This protects wildlife living in the ocean. What a great use of resources." - Mary Murrian
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