Pilot Scale Production of Soil conditioner through Biochemical treatment of Foodwaste

Project Title

Pilot Scale Production of Soil conditioner through Biochemical treatment of Foodwaste

Project Area of Specialization Mechanical EngineeringProject Summary

A pre commercial pilot scale plant (stainless steel body) is designed and mechanically fabricated for the production of bio fertilizer. The raw material "food waste" is collected, milled, pretreated thermally and then digested under anaerobic conditions. The end products of the process are bio-fertilizer and biogas. The bio-fertilizer samples are collected from the plant and are mixed with chemical or mineral fertilizers enhancing its potency for commercial use.
 

Project Objectives

1. To fabricate a machinery for the manufacturing process

2. To manufacture a soil conditioner through hybrid fertilizers (mixture of organic & mineral fertilizers)

Project Implementation Method

1. Selection of the manufacturing process for the plant

2. Designing of the vessels for the plant 

3. Fabrication of the vessels

4. Assembling of the parts into a final plant

5. Precheck of the plant 

6. Collection of  organic waste 

7. Size Reduction of collected waste

8. Processing of waste 

9. Sample product evaluation
 

Benefits of the Project

* Cut down land filling and GHG emissions

* Effective and cheap fertilizers boosting agro economy

* A green solution for energy management 

Technical Details of Final Deliverable

We aim to deliver an agro economical solution to the farmers fueling crop production through cheap hybrid fertilizers. The final product would consist of nutrients based on organic sources and inorganic mineral sources needed as soil amendements. Ultimately, this would reduce consumption of chemical fertilizers promoting soil's health.

Final Deliverable of the Project Hardware SystemCore Industry AgricultureOther Industries Energy Core Technology OthersOther TechnologiesSustainable Development Goals Good Health and Well-Being for People, Climate ActionRequired Resources

Item Name	Type	No. of Units	Per Unit Cost (in Rs)	Total (in Rs)
			Total in (Rs)	78950
Stainless Steel Vessels	Equipment	3	8500	25500
Motor	Equipment	1	7450	7450
Ball valve (2 inches)	Equipment	2	2000	4000
Ball valve (1/2 inches)	Equipment	2	600	1200
Heating Rods	Equipment	2	3750	7500
Pressure Gauges	Equipment	2	800	1600
Temperature Gauges	Equipment	2	850	1700
Iron stand, piping, fittings	Equipment	1	20000	20000
Labor charges	Miscellaneous	1	10000	10000