The NSW EPA has strict requirements for applying organics to land.
For more information please visit the Work Health, Safety & Permitting tab.
For more information please visit the Work Health, Safety & Permitting tab.
Equipment Overview& Equipment Details
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
| Name | BioBowser Module |
| Model | BB1000 |
| Classification | Organics Processing |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | Portable, light weight, flat packed and easy to assemble biogas units for organic waste treatment and off-grid energy production. Our goal is to provide the food processing industry such as kitchens and canteens at hotels, aged care facilities, restaurants, hospitals as well as households and eco-villages, with the opportunity to access affordable, transportable and easy to assemble and maintain biogas generating units to assist with organic waste management on-site and production of off-the-grid, green energy and organic fertiliser while diverting waste from landfill. |
| Operating Principles | The waste spends approximately three weeks in the digester where methanisation separates it into two parts: • A solid part (digester sludge). • A gaseous part (biogas) Biogas generated can be used for cooking, lighting, heating or cooling. Biogas appliances, such as gas stoves or gas lamps are required for usage. The byproduct can be directly applied to plants and gardens as a high quality organic fertiliser. |
| Additional Information | Our biogas plants can help: -Reduce the odours associated with intensive wet organic waste. -Reduce offsite waste transport, handling and disposal costs. -Provide opportunities for direct use of biogas for cooking, lighting, heating or cooling. -Improve onsite water efficiency. -Reduce the size and maintenance of existing effluent management systems. -Extend the life of associated effluent infrastructure, such as septic tanks. -Create new revenue streams. 3m3, 5m3, 10m3, 50m3 and 100m3 units available. Being Modular they can be tailored to fit specific industry needs and waste volume. |
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Recyclables Processed & Productivity
Recyclables Processed
Target Recyclables and Productivity Rates
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Processing Capacity - Treatment (kg per week) |
Storage Capacity (kg per batch) |
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Food Organics | from 50 to 750 | depends on unit size | ||
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Other Organics (garden etc.) | from 50 to 750 | depends on unit size | ||
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Productivity
Life Expectancy
| Operating Life - Years | 10 |
Level of Automation
| Operating Mode | Batch |
| Degree of Automation | Semi-automated - operator attendance required for in-feed and operations |
Labour Requirements
| Number of Operators | 1 |
| Operator Time (per cycle in mins.) |
30 |
Consumables Required
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Service Requirements
| Service Freq. (Tonnes) | 1 |
| Service Freq. (Months) | 0 |
| Downtime per Service (hours) | 1 |
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning | No periodic cleaning required |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Manual |
| Manual Handling Unloading | None |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | Basic safety induction - by employer |
Personal Protective Equipment
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Breathing - Mask or Respirator |
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Visibility - Hi-viz Clothing |
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Training Material
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Video/DVD |
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Web-based |
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Other |
| If Other | brochures |
Fencing & Enclosures
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Fencing |
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Approvals Related to Use of Output
Important Note on Composting in NSW
In NSW, applying waste to land – including a processed waste such as compost - or using it as a fuel may trigger various regulatory requirements. Depending on the proposed use you may be required to comply with a Resource Recovery Exemption or need to hold an environment protection licence, and pay the waste levy.
While there is a Compost Exemption (2014) it is important to note that drying or dehydrating food waste, or any other compostable waste, is specifically excluded from consideration under this exemption. Drying or dehydrating equipment uses externally supplied energy to heat and ventilate food waste or any other compostable waste in order to rapidly dry the waste material over a short time period (typically 24 to 48 hours), either with or without the addition of an inoculum. If you are interested in this type of equipment you should refer to the resource recovery exemptions for information on lawful use of outputs.
If it is intended to use the material as a fuel, it must comply with the NSW Energy from Waste Policy Statement. http://www.epa.nsw.gov.au/waste/140056enfromwasteps.htm
Installation Specifications
Installation Specifications
Utilities
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Water | KPa | l/min |
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Compressed Air | KPa | CuM/min |
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Gas | Kjoule/hr |
Dimensions
| Length | 180 cm |
| Width | 180 cm |
| Height | 200 cm |
| Footprint | 0 sq.m |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Lateral clearance | 0 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 0 cm |
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In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics
In-Feed Characteristics
Acceptable In-feed Characteristics
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Exclusions
| Excluded Materials | bones, plastic or paper, highly citric food |
Out-Feed Characteristics
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Shape
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Out-feed Product Characteristics - Container
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Bin |
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Other |
| If Other | Slurry |
Out-feed Dimensions
| Length | cm |
| Width | cm |
| Height | cm |
| Footprint | sq.m |
| Weight | depends on input kg |
| SG | specific gravity |
| Density | kg/Cu.m |
| By-product and Wastes | organic fertiliser |
Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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Light |
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Heat |
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Market/Recipients
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Other |
| If Other | households |
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM Company Details
| Company Name | T.Environment |
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Supplier Company Details
| Company Name | BioBowser Renewable Technologies |
| Postal Address | 89 Pinjarra Rd, Pinjarra Hills QLD |
| State | QLD |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 4101 |
| Web Site | http://biobowser.com.au/ |
| Contact Name | Veronica Prado |
| Contact Telephone | 0422872586 |
| Contact Email | veronicap@biobowser.com.au |
