The NSW EPA has strict requirements for applying organics to land.
For more information please visit the Work Health, Safety & Permitting tab.
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Equipment Overview& Equipment Details
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
| Name | Green-Power Composter |
| Model | Model 1-2-3 |
| Classification | Organics Processing |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | Fully automated drum composter for organic waste. It requires very small amount of power or none with solar system option. Automation provides optimal environment to improve microbial activity. As a result, composting time reduces to less than 3 weeks. No dust, no flies, no rodents, no odour. Requires only 5mx 20m floor space to process 2 tones of organic waste per day. It is a continuous flow system so the machine can be loaded 365 days a year. |
| Operating Principles | It is made of industrial grade steel and has insulations between double skin so internal temperature does not get effected by outside temperature. Sensor system records temperature and moisture level every 15 min. It has a back up heating element in case of unbalanced C/N ratio as well as very high moisture feedstock. All records available for compliance purposes. Requires only 30 min labour per day for loading composter. |
| Additional Information | It is designed for minimal energy consumption and minimal maintenance. Smart sensor technology and automation makes our composter suitable for high risk organic waste composting. It can be used in any organic compost operation. Smallest model can take 500kg per day and biggest model can take 3000kg per day. |
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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) |
Operating Life (machine hrs) |
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Food Organics | 50-200kg per day | 350-1400kg per day | 87600 | |
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Other Organics (garden etc.) | 50-200kg per day | 350-1400kg per day | 87600 | |
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Cardboard | 50-200kg per day | 350-1400kg per day | 87600 | |
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Mixed Paper & Cardboard | 50-200kg per day | 350-1400kg per day | 87600 | |
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Productivity
Life Expectancy
| Operating Life - Years | Minimum 10 years |
Level of Automation
| Operating Mode | Continuous |
| Degree of Automation | Fully automated - materials placed into system and process automated |
Labour Requirements
| Number of Operators | 1 |
| Operator Time (per cycle in mins.) |
30 min per day |
Consumables Required
| Consumables | No consumables |
Service Requirements
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| Service Freq. (Months) | Every 6 months |
| Downtime per Service (hours) | None |
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning | None |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Hopper |
| Manual Handling Unloading | None |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | Familiarisation induction - by OEM/supplier |
Personal Protective Equipment
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Head - Hard Hat |
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Eyes - Glasses |
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Breathing - Mask or Respirator |
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Hands - Gloves |
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Feet - Industrial Footwear |
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Visibility - Hi-viz Clothing |
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Other PPE |
Training Material
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Video/DVD |
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Web-based |
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Other |
Fencing & Enclosures
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Fencing |
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Bunding |
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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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Power | 400 Volts | 4 |
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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 | 1462 cm |
| Width | 120 cm |
| Height | 240 cm |
| Footprint | 36 sq.m |
| Weight | 4500 kg |
| Lateral clearance | 100 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 100 cm |
Service Offering
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In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics
In-Feed Characteristics
Acceptable In-feed Characteristics
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Bundled |
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Tied |
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Wet |
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Dry |
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Exclusions
| Excluded Materials | Any compostable, organicmaterials can be put in. If feedstock has non organic materials, filter at the out-feed will sperate them from compost. |
Out-Feed Characteristics
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Shape
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Rectangular Prism |
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Cylindrical |
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Other |
| If Other | fine particles as fully composted material |
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Container
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Bin |
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Other |
| If Other | Out-feed product can be bagged, or stored as lose in bins as well as pelleted for value adding. |
Out-feed Dimensions
| Length | cm |
| Width | cm |
| Height | cm |
| Footprint | sq.m |
| Weight | kg |
| SG | specific gravity |
| Density | kg/Cu.m |
| By-product and Wastes | None |
Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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Noise |
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Vibration |
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Light |
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Heat |
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Other |
Market/Recipients
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Reprocessor |
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End Market |
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Other |
| If Other | Farmers and food processors who generate organic waste regularly. |
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM Company Details
| Company Name | Agrotech Automation Pty Ltd |
| Postal Address | 2/8 Campus Street Indooroopilly |
| State | QLD |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 4068 |
| Web Site | www.agro-tech.com.au |
| Contact Name | Tugrul Durali |
| Contact Telephone | 1300284268 |
| Contact Email | sales@agro-tech.com.au |
Supplier Company Details
| Company Name | Agrotech Automation Pty Ltd |
| Postal Address | 2/8 Campus Street Indooroopilly |
| State | QLD |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 4068 |
| Web Site | www.agro-tech.com.au |
| Contact Name | Tugrul Durali |
| Contact Telephone | 1300284268 |
| Contact Email | sales@agro-tech.com.au |
