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Equipment Overview& Equipment Details
Equipment Details
Make, Model & Classification
| Name | Ultraverte Bioconverter |
| Model | ULT-P 500 |
| Classification | Organics Processing |
Operations
| Description or Purpose | Treatment of organic or hazardous waste through biological means, potentially converting waste to reusable material suitable for application to land as a soil conditioner or fertilizer. Waste material will undergo a passive weight and volume reduction. |
| Operating Principles | Use specific bacteria strains, synergistically linked, to form networks to rapidly digest waste, converting material to water, carbon dioxide and other inert biogasses. Remaining material after conversion is potentially suitable for land application as a soil conditioner or fertilizer. |
| Additional Information | The Ultraverte bioconversion process is a versatile technology capable of treating a wide range of wastes from organics through to hazardous waste streams. The conversion process will deliver a significant reduction in the weight and volume of material as well as a reduction in the toxicity of the material in question. |
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Recyclables Processed & Productivity
Recyclables Processed
Target Recyclables and Productivity Rates
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Processing Capacity - Treatment (kg per week) |
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Food Organics | 11 | 1750 | 250 | 80000 |
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Paper | 11 | 1750 | 250 | 80000 |
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Cardboard | 11 | 1750 | 250 | 80000 |
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Mixed Paper & Cardboard | 11 | 1750 | 250 | 80000 |
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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.) |
1200 |
Consumables Required
| Consumables | Conversion Media, Ultraverte bacteria |
Service Requirements
| Service Freq. (Tonnes) | 500 |
| Service Freq. (Months) | 6 |
| Downtime per Service (hours) | 8 |
Periodic Cleaning Requirements
| Periodic Cleaning | Not Required |
Loading & Unloading Equipment
| Manual Handling Loading | Conveyor |
| Manual Handling Unloading | Conveyor |
Work Health and Safety & Permitting
Work Health and Safety
Training
| Operator Training Requirements | Familiarisation induction - by OEM/supplier |
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Training Material
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Fencing & Enclosures
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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 | 415 Volts | |
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Gas | Kjoule/hr |
Dimensions
| Length | 300 cm |
| Width | 200 cm |
| Height | 200 cm |
| Footprint | 6 sq.m |
| Weight | 5000 kg |
| Lateral clearance | 100 cm |
| Overhead clearance | 100 cm |
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In-Feed & Out-Feed Characteristics
In-Feed Characteristics
Acceptable In-feed Characteristics
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Exclusions
| Excluded Materials | Hard material like metals |
Out-Feed Characteristics
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Shape
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| If Other | Powder |
Out-feed Product Characteristics - Container
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Out-feed Dimensions
| Length | cm |
| Width | cm |
| Height | cm |
| Footprint | sq.m |
| Weight | kg |
| SG | specific gravity |
| Density | kg/Cu.m |
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Amenity and Nuisance Issues
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OEM & Supplier Information
OEM & Supplier Information
OEM Company Details
| Company Name | Syntek Environmental Pty Limited |
| Postal Address | 43/6 Abbott Road, Seven Hills |
| State | NSW |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 2147 |
| Web Site | www.syntekenvironmental.com.au |
| Contact Name | Syntek Environmental Pty Limited |
| Contact Telephone | (02) 9620 9960 |
| Contact Email | info@syntekenvironmental.com.au |
Supplier Company Details
| Company Name | Syntek Environmental Pty Limited |
| Postal Address | 43/6 Abbott Road, Seven Hills |
| State | NSW |
| Country | Australia |
| Postcode | 2147 |
| Web Site | www.syntekenvironmental.com.au |
| Contact Name | Syntek Environmental Pty Limited |
| Contact Telephone | (02) 9620 9960 |
| Contact Email | info@syntekenvironmental.com.au |
