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@article{190700,
        author = {Akar Sudhakar Kawale and Prof. Ritesh Banpurkar and Chetan Digambar Sharnagat and Raunak Ranvir Yadav},
        title = {Design and Fabrication of Development River Board Cleaning Machine},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {1796-1800},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=190700},
        abstract = {Water pollution has become a critical environmental problem worldwide, primarily caused by the uncontrolled dumping of waste materials into rivers, lakes, and other water bodies. The accumulation of floating debris such as plastic bottles, food wrappers, and organic waste obstructs water flow and threatens aquatic life. The cleaning of these water bodies has traditionally relied on manual labor, which is inefficient, time-consuming, and exposes workers to harmful pollutants.
This paper presents the design, fabrication, and performance analysis of a Solar Powered Semi-Automated River Cleaning Machine. The proposed system is powered by a solar photovoltaic panel that charges a 12V DC battery, which in turn drives a DC motor connected to a conveyor belt system. The conveyor mechanism is designed to collect floating waste from the surface of the water and deposit it into a collection bin, minimizing manual labor and environmental impact.
The machine is semi-automated, meaning it can be manually operated for control but runs its waste collection mechanism automatically once activated. The use of renewable solar energy makes the machine sustainable and energy-efficient. The prototype was tested in controlled conditions and demonstrated high performance in collecting various floating wastes with low energy consumption. The proposed system represents an effective and eco-friendly solution for river and lake cleaning, promoting sustainable water resource management.},
        keywords = {Solar Energy, River Cleaning Machine, Semi-Automated System, Conveyor Mechanism, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Development, Floating Waste Collection, Environmental Protection.},
        month = {January},
        }