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The Solid Waste
Clog-Resistant Smart Drain

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Patent File

The Solid Waste Clog-Resistant Storm Drain was patented at the Intellectual Property Office of Sri Lanka on February 23, 2022, under patent number 21267

Product Flyer

The product flyer contains a brief technical description of the Solid Waste Clog-Resistant Storm Drain.

Technical Presentation

The Solid Waste Clog-Resistant Storm Drain was the doctoral research project of the principal inventor, Nadeesha Chandrasena. Look at the technical slides presented during the PhD viva voce examination on May 15, 2017.

TOR Document

The Smart Drain Retrofit Project tackles stormwater clogs in Sri Lanka using IoT for real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. Piloting in Colombo and Kandy, it enhances urban flood resilience through research and industry collaboration.

Jury Comments, 2024 AUSTRALIAN GOOD DESIGN AWARDS

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" The world’s first dual-layer, clog-resistant smart storm drain is engineered to trap solid waste and ensure the free flow of stormwater. This cutting-edge system helps cities manage stormwater efficiently and prevent flooding, making urban areas safer and more resilient during heavy rainfall.The Jury was impressed by the profound impact this dual-layer, clog-resistant storm drain could have on urban stormwater management. This is a prime example of engineering design excellence, addressing a critical problem with innovative and out-of-the-box thinking. It demonstrates how technical ingenuity can lead to significant improvements in urban infrastructure. Well done—this project truly deserves recognition at the highest levels of the Australian Good Design Awards "

Winners Index, Australian Good Design Awards 2024