Performance Summary

Process

• 3-chamber, continuous batch (weighing, microwave reduction, cooling / grinding)

Cycle time

• 60-80 minutes (varies depending on load)

Load capacity

• 150 pounds/load (68 kg/load)

Processing Capacity

• 2,700 pounds/day (1,230 kg/day), 485 tons/year (440 tonnes/year)

Output

• Sterilized landfill-ready carbon residue
• 80% mass/volume reduction

Energy Consumption

• 120 kW peak load
• 85 kW average

Energy Costs

• $4.25/hour (based on $0.05 US per kWh)

Effectiveness

• Complete sterilization
• Level-4 pathogen inactivation
• 6 log¹⁰ reduction of spores

Floor Space

• Main unit 9.3 ft x 32.4 ft (2.83 m x 9.9 m)
• Auxiliary equipment 200-300 ft² (19-28 m²)
• Not required as a single area

Height Requirements

• 12 ft (3.7 m)

Staffing

• Current household or environment staff (10 minutes/hr during operation)

Emissions

• Water
• Scrubber discharge to sanitary sewer
• Air fed to microturbine or low volume thermal oxidizer (120 cfm peak)