Mobile Processing Units
Rising global food waste poses environmental and economic challenges. CD BioSustainable offers Mobile Processing Units (MPUs)—containerized, modular systems for on-site food waste bioconversion, integrating collection, storage, processing, and treatment. Designed for hotels, food markets, and catering facilities with 5–10 tonnes/day capacity, MPUs reduce transport needs and costs.
Fig 1. Mobile, pilot scale hydrothermal liquefaction reactor for food waste conversion (Aersi A., 2021)
Introduction to the Mobile Processing Unit (MPU)
The core technology leverages the MPU's circadian breakdown of organic matter into simpler biological elements, yielding complex nutrients. Microorganisms in the MPU—both aerobic and anaerobic—decompose energy-rich substrates like food waste within defined limits. It uses enzymes from aerobic bacteria to convert complex carbohydrates into stable, simpler nutrients, with compost as the primary output for nutrient purification. These nutrients serve as soil conditioners and are classified as putrescible-bound. When applied, biogas is produced as a co-product of anaerobic digestion.
Technical Features
- Flexibility & Mobility: Simple transport along with relocation and installation is made possible with the containerized design.
- On-site Processing: Carbon footprint is greatly reduced due to the lack of transportation and is cost effective as well.
- Speedy Assignment: Prefabricated sections allow for fast construction along with quicker commissioning.
- Controlled Environment: Potential pollutants such as leachate as well as the odours are mitigated during biological processes.
- Scalability: If need be, additional units can be incorporated to increase modules.
- Automated Operation fill: Daily use slows down manual tasks to the machine allowing hands off work for the employees who tend to work outside the systems.
Technical Classification
Our MPUs can be broadly classified based on the primary biological process employed:
- Aerobic Composting MPUs: Utilize oxygen-dependent microorganisms for decomposition, typically yielding compost.
- Anaerobic Digestion (AD) MPUs: Employ microorganisms in an oxygen-free environment, producing biogas (a renewable energy source) and digestate (a nutrient-rich fertilizer).
The choice between these classifications depends on the specific waste composition, volume, and the desired end-product or energy recovery goals.
Application Areas
MPUs are ideally suited to a wide range of food waste generators, including:
- Restaurants and Catering Companies
- Wet Markets and Farmers' Markets
- Supermarkets and Food Retailers
- Food Processing Facilities
- Shopping Malls with Food Courts
- Institutional Campuses (Universities, Hospitals).
Environmental Benefits
- Landfill Diversion: Significantly reduces the volume of organic waste sent to landfills.
- GHG Emission Reduction: Avoids methane emissions from landfill decomposition and reduces carbon footprint associated with waste transportation.
- Resource Recovery: Transforms waste into valuable resources like soil conditioners or renewable energy.
- Improved Local Sanitation: Mitigates odour and pest issues associated with traditional waste storage and collection.
Our Services
To ensure the seamless integration and optimal performance of our MPUs, we provide a comprehensive suite of support services tailored to our clients' needs. Our goal is to offer a complete turnkey solution, from initial assessment to ongoing operational success. We offer the following professional services:
- Site Assessment & Feasibility Studies: Evaluating site suitability, waste stream characteristics, and logistical requirements.
- Customized Unit Configuration: Tailoring the MPU specifications (capacity, technology type) to match client needs.
- Delivery, Installation & Commissioning: Managing the complete setup process to ensure the unit is operational efficiently.
- Ongoing Maintenance & Technical Support: Offering scheduled preventative maintenance programs and responsive technical assistance.
- Monitoring & Performance Reporting: Optional services for tracking processing efficiency and environmental impact metrics.
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Our mobile processing units represent a practical and sustainable approach to managing food waste within the food industry. By enabling on-site biological treatment, we empower businesses to reduce their environmental footprint, potentially recover valuable resources, and achieve greater operational efficiency in waste handling. We invite you to partner with us to implement this forward-thinking solution for responsible food waste management.
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Reference
- Aersi A., Jamison W., et al. "Development of a mobile, pilot scale hydrothermal liquefaction reactor: Food waste conversion product analysis and techno-economic assessment" Energy Conversion and Management 2021, 10:100076.
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