General Waste
CALORIFIC POWER
The final product of the technology Converter®, being deprived of water, it has a high calorific value.
Final product
Converter® technology allow to obtain a final product reduced in weight and volume, totally dry and safe in less than 30 minutes.
50% reduction of weight
50% reduction of weight
OTHER TECHNOLOGIES
Other technologies available on the market, particularly autoclaving and microwave, produce a resulting moist material, with low calorific value.
CONVERTER®
The technology Converter®, separating and recovering the resulting water from the sterilization process, allows to obtain a resulting material completely dry.
The CONVERTER® MO SERIE
MO serie of Converter® comprises a range of 10 models, specifically tailor-made for any kind of waste that is not chemical, toxic, explosive or radioactive, with the possibility to choose between the sterilization and a simple disinfection. Converter® Serie MO, no matter which is the incoming waste, produces the total shredding, dehydration and the consequential weight and volume reduction of the waste, in order to have cost reduction on transport, storage and final disposal.
MO Converters have been applied to the following kind of waste:
» Animal slurry
» Slaughtering waste and animal residuals (bones, fat, meat, plumes, clogs, shells, etc.)
» Sanitary waste
» Municipal waste
» Organic
» Agricultural residuals (olive residuals, garden residuals, etc.)
» Industrial waste
» Port waste
» Expired food
» Water treatment sludge.
The MO SERIE MO100 Model
The MO SERIE MO100 Model
Productive Capacity:
» Water Consumption: 0-50 Litres/Day
» Tank Capacity: 1000 Lt
» Nominal Water Flow Rate: 2.3 M3/H
» Maximum Output Temperature: 40 ° C
» Width Module Tank: 1000 Mm
» Depth Buffer Tank: 2200 Mm
» Tank Module Height: 1200 Mm
» Installed Power: 3 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 1200 Kg
» Radiator Size: 50
Water Recirculation System:
» Radiator Module Width: 1300 Mm
» Depth Radiator Module: 2800 Mm
» Height Radiator Module: 1500 Mm
» Installed Power: 3 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 500 Kg
» Size Cooling Tower: 6/65
» Tower Module Width: 800 Mm
» Tower Module Depth: 800 Mm
» Tower Module Height: 1600 Mm
» Installed Power: 0.75 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 200 Kg
The MO SERIE MO200 Model
Productive Capacity:
» Automatic Loader: No
» Electrical Average Consumption: 0,2-0,4 Kw/Kg
» Water Average Consumption (Standard Version): 2000 Lt/H
» Water Consumption With WRS: 0-50 Lt/Day
» Total Installed Power: 90 Kw
» Nominal Current: 160 A
» Nominal Motor Power: 75 Kw
» Treatment Chamber Volume: 210 Lt
» Maximum Input Temperature: 40°C
» Machine Footprint Weight: 1850 Mm
» Machine Footprint Depth: 1000 Mm
» Machine Height: 1500 Mm
» Dry Weight: 1700 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 800 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 500 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 1600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Weight: 150 Kg
Water Recirculation System:
» Water Consumption: 0-50 Litres/Day
» Tank Capacity: 1500 Lt
» Nominal Water Flow Rate: 5.6 M3/H
» Maximum Output Temperature: 40 ° C
» Width Module Tank: 1200 Mm
» Depth Buffer Tank: 2200 Mm
» Tank Module Height: 1400 Mm
» Installed Power: 4.5 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 2000 Kg
» Radiator Size: 100
The MO SERIE MO1000 Model
Productive Capacity:
» Automatic Loader: Optional
» Electrical Average Consumption: 0,2-0,4 Kw/Kg
» Water Average Consumption (Standard Version): 4000 Lt/H
» Water Consumption With WRS: 0-150 Lt/Day
» Total Installed Power: 315 Kw
» Nominal Current: 455 A
» Nominal Motor Power: 260 Kw
» Treatment Chamber Volume: 1000 Lt
» Maximum Input Temperature: 40°C
» Machine Footprint Weight: 5000 Mm
» Machine Footprint Depth: 2000 Mm
» Machine Height: 4000 Mm
» Dry Weight: 8000 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 3000 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 2100 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Weight: 800 Kg
Water Recirculation System:
» Water Consumption: 0-50 Litres/Day
» Tank Capacity: 2000 Lt
» Nominal Water Flow Rate: 16 M3/H
» Maximum Output Temperature: 40 ° C
» Width Module Tank: 1400 Mm
» Depth Buffer Tank: 2300 Mm
» Tank Module Height: 1600 Mm
» Installed Power: 10 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 2500 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 800 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 2100 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Weight: 200 Mm
» Radiator Size: 350
» Radiator Module Width: 2200 Mm
» Depth Radiator Module: 5600 Mm
» Height Radiator Module: 1500 Mm
» Installed Power: 20 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 1600 Kg
» Size Cooling Tower: 9/110
» Tower Module Width: 1200 Mm
» Tower Module Depth: 1200 Mm
» Tower Module Height: 2200 Mm
» Installed Power: 1.5 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 500 Kg
The MO SERIE MO2000 Model
Productive Capacity:
» Automatic Loader: Optional
» Electrical Average Consumption: 0,2-0,4 Kw/Kg
» Water Average Consumption (Standard Version): 8000 Lt/H
» Water Consumption With WRS: 0-300 Lt/Day
» Total Installed Power: 300 Kw
» Nominal Current: 540 A
» Nominal Motor Power: 266 Kw
» Treatment Chamber Volume: 2000 Lt
» Maximum Input Temperature: 40°C
» Machine Footprint Weight: 6500 Mm
» Machine Footprint Depth: 2500 Mm
» Machine Height: 6000 Mm
» Dry Weight: 10000 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 3200 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 2100 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Weight: 800 Kg
Water Recirculation System:
» Water Consumption: 0-300 Litres/Day
» Tank Capacity: 5000 Lt
» Nominal Water Flow Rate: 35 M3/H
» Maximum Output Temperature: 40 ° C
» Width Module Tank: 1800 Mm
» Depth Buffer Tank: 3000 Mm
» Tank Module Height: 2000 Mm
» Installed Power: 15 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 6000 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 1000 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 2100 Mm
» Water Consumption: 0-300 Litres/Day
» Tank Capacity: 5000 Lt
» Nominal Water Flow Rate: 35 M3/H
» Maximum Output Temperature: 40 ° C
» Width Module Tank: 1800 Mm
» Depth Buffer Tank: 3000 Mm
» Tank Module Height: 2000 Mm
» Installed Power: 15 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 6000 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 1000 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 2100 Mm
The MO SERIE MO5000 Model
Productive Capacity:
» Automatic Loader: Optional
» Electrical Average Consumption: 0,2-0,4 Kw/Kg
» Water Average Consumption (Standard Version): 20000 Lt/H
» Water Consumption With WRS: 0-800 Lt/Day
» Total Installed Power: 550 Kw
» Nominal Current: 1000 A
» Nominal Motor Power: 450 Kw
» Treatment Chamber Volume: 5000 Lt
» Maximum Input Temperature: 40°C
» Machine Footprint Weight: 7500 Mm
» Machine Footprint Depth: 3000 Mm
» Machine Height: 7500 Mm
» Dry Weight: 28000 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 3200 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 2100 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Weight: 800 Kg
Water Recirculation System:
» Water Consumption: 0-800 Litres/Day
» Tank Capacity: 10000 Lt
» Nominal Water Flow Rate: 90 M3/H
» Maximum Output Temperature: 40 ° C
» Width Module Tank: 2300 Mm
» Depth Buffer Tank: 3200 Mm
» Tank Module Height: 2800 Mm
» Installed Power: 36 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 12000 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 1200 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 2100 Mm
» Water Consumption: 0-800 Litres/Day
» Tank Capacity: 10000 Lt
» Nominal Water Flow Rate: 90 M3/H
» Maximum Output Temperature: 40 ° C
» Width Module Tank: 2300 Mm
» Depth Buffer Tank: 3200 Mm
» Tank Module Height: 2800 Mm
» Installed Power: 36 Kw
» Total Weight In Service: 12000 Kg
» Electrical Cabinet Width: 1200 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Depth: 600 Mm
» Electrical Cabinet Height: 2100 Mm
MO100 WASTE:
infected: 10 to 15 kg/h
organic: 25 to 30 kg/h
municipal: 30 to 40 kg/h
MO200 WASTE:
infected: 25 to 40 kg/h
organic: 40 to 60 kg/h
municipal: 60 to 80 kg/h
MOVABLE UNIT:
diesel generator
2 water tanks - cooling unit
radiator-type - electric panel
MO1000 WASTE:
infected H: 80 to 120 kg/h
infected MO-NV: 120 to 200 kg/h
organic: 180 to 250 kg/h
municipal: 350 to 450 kg/h
MO2000 WASTE:
infected H: 200 to 260 kg/h
infected MO-NV: 340 to 350 kg/h
organic: 400 to 500 kg/h
municipal: 600 to 800 kg/h
MO5000 WASTE:
infected H: 400 to 600 kg/h
infected MO-NV: 600 to 900 kg/h
organic: 800 to 1000 kg/h
municipal: 1600 to 1800 kg/h
About the CONVERTER® technology
A NO-COMPETITORS CHOICE
AUTOCLAVE
Moist
No weight reduction
Volume reduction
Unsafe
Civil works required
Harmful emissions
Treatment duration: 60′
Environmentally harmful
Pressure: High
Difficult to operate
AUTOCLAVE
Moist
No weight reduction
Volume reduction
Unsafe
Civil works required
Harmful emissions
Treatment duration: 60′
Environmentally harmful
Pressure: High
Difficult to operate
INCINERATOR
Dry
Weight reduction
Volume reduction
Unsafe
Civil works required
Harmful emissions
Treatment duration: Non-stop
Environmentally harmful
Pressure: Neutral
Difficult to operate
MICROWAVE
Moist
No weight reduction
Volume reduction
Safe
No civil works
No emissions
Treatment duration: 45′
Environmentally harmful
Pressure: Neutral
Difficult to operate
ADVANTAGES
ECONOMIC
• Opportunity to eliminate water consumption
• One operator can control several machines
INCINERATOR
• No use of pressure or steam
• EC conformity
• Closed structure to avoid powder or odors
• Sterilization procedure even in case of breakdown
• Noise under law limits (65 a 80 dB)
• Protection against: vibrations, shocks, fire and non-authorized access to the control panel
• Sterilization level higher than an autoclave
PRACTICAL
• Completely automatic cycle
• Control by means of PLC
• Remote control and assistance
CLEAN
• No emissions
• Opportunity to eliminate water consumption
• Air reuse
THE PROCESS
The Converter® technology treats waste of any provenience and composition to get simultaneously its sterilization or disinfection, physical modification, reduction of volume, dehydration and reduction of weight.
The process is patented and it covers all models because all Converter® series are manufactured under the same working principle. The peculiarity of the Converter® patent is that the waste is mechanically heated directly from its inside by means of the friction generated by material breaks, obtained by a powerful rotary blade made in Hardox, positioned on the cell bottom. All this is realized without using pressure or steam, yielding much more safety during the entire treatment process.
Thanks to the pressure reduction in the treatment cell, the evaporation temperature becomes lower allowing to obtain a final product reduced in weight and volume, totally dry and safe in less than 30 minutes. Fumes and condensate are extracted from the treatment cell and filtered in order to reduce the emissions up to zero.
All Converter® machines just need water and electricity to run. With the Water Recirculation System the consumption can be lower to ZERO.
STEP 1
Waste loading
:
The waste is loaded into the sterilization chamber (by hand in small machines or by means of an on-board automatic loader) in its original packaging, in plastic or cardboard bags or boxes, and the lid is closed.
STEP 2
Crushing
:
The rotor starts and accelerate gradually while the material becomes finely grinded and the temperature rises quickly to about 100 °C.
STEP 3
Evaporation:
The heat generated by friction in the material causes the evaporation of the waste moisture and the temperature remains firm at the value of about 100°C.
STEP 4
Superheating
Once all the moisture has been eliminated, the frictional heat causes the temperature of the material to rise up to 151°C.
STEP 5
Sterilization or Pasteurization
The temperature of the material is held firm at 151°C during 3 minutes, under moist heat conditions, by mean of controlled water dosage.
STEP 6
Cooling down
The waste is sprinkled with water in order to lower the temperature of the material to about 100°C. A vacuum pump then lowers the temperature further down to 60°C adiabatically.
STEP 7
Unloading:
The treated material is unloaded by centrifugal force through the opening of a servo-operated valve positioned at the bottom of the treatment chamber.
WATER RECIRCULATION SYSTEM
Basic models of Converter® condense the moisture removed from the treated waste, using a scrubber where the cooling water, taken from the net, is mixed with the vapour condensed one and discharged. As optional, to reduce the water consumption especially in the machines of big capacity, it is possible to request the condensate separation system, which keeps separate the cooling water from the vapour extracted from the treated waste and or use an existing cooling system. If the costumer hasn’t got a kind of cooling system with appropriate characteristics, there is another solution: to add a condensate separation system that suits properly. It allows to cool down and reuse repeatedly the same water reducing water consumption and also allows a remarkable reduction the quantity of liquid discharged. This necessity must be submitted with the order.
Two models of cooling unit are foreseen and OMPECO srl will choose the best one according to the customer’s site climate:
RADIATOR
The radiator-type cooler is suitable when the ambient temperature ranges between -35 and 35°C. The unit needs to be placed outdoor.
EVAPORATION TOWER
The evaporation tower-type cooler, is suitable the ambient temperature ranging between -35 and 65°C, with the condition that the wet-bulb (psychrometer) does not exceed 35°C. The unit is built in two modules: Tank module to be placed indoor and Tower module for outdoor.
STERILIZATION
The moist heat method consists to submit for a certain time the material to a temperature sufficiently high in presence of water under liquid form. The combination causes the deterioration of the enzymes and proteins of the microorganisms and, by consequence, their death and the destruction of the spores. The effect is a lot faster in comparison to the method known as “dry heat” (asking also temperatures well much higher), because in this case the mechanism of action is based on the slowest oxidization by the air of the essentials of the cells. The autoclaves are the most known devices applying the moist heat method. For a physical law, by increasing the pressure also increases the boiling point of the water that, under pressure, remains under liquid form beyond 100°C. In general, the heating can be made either with electric means or also by injecting saturated steam.
The steam, produced on site or injected, acts as vector providing the material under treatment both for the heat and the liquid water by condensation of the steam itself. Pay attention that is neither the steam nor the pressure to cause the death of the microorganisms, being the pressure only one of the ways to have liquid water at a temperature higher than 100 °C. Indeed, by the tables of the saturated steam, we can observe for example, that at the relative pressure of 1 bar (say, 2 absolute bars) the water has boiling point of 121 °C. In the Converter® equipment no pressure is used but, when the previously dehydrated material has reached the sterilization temperature set at 151 °C, the injection of water allows to keep wet the material at high and firm temperature, while restoring continuously the water and the heat subtracted for evaporation of the water itself. While continuing to warm through the rotor and at the same time to inject water, the result is that, in the same time, the material is submitted to the high temperature and presence of water under liquid form.
The Converter® machines are projected to be compliant with the strictest rules, taking as a reference the norms asking that the sterilization process should be suitable to guarantee the abatement of a microbial load conventionally fixed in N = 1012 u.f.c. (units forming colonies) for every sterilization load, with a SAL (level of sterilization safety) not lower than 10-6 (Italy, UNI norm 10384/1994, law DPR 254/2003). In general, the crushing and the dehydration are also asked, to the goals of not to recognize the waste components and for a better efficiency of the treatment, as well as the reduction of volume and weight. The Converter guarantees therefore an abatement not lower than 10-18, say 18 logarithms that is one microorganism alive every 100.000.000.000.000.000 cycles.
The reaction rate depends on the temperature, the Converter® are designed to operate on two levels of temperature:
Each treatment cycle takes place with a certain sequence: loading the waste, grinding and heating up to 100 ° C, evaporation of each liquid component, heating up to 151 ° C (or up to 121 ° C), sterilization (pasteurization) through the injection of water, maintaining the temperature for 3 minutes, lowering the temperature, discharge by the centrifugal force.