Sweden Fullyace Ltd 廚餘處理器 Food Composer Certificate ALS Lab Report Sampling Date : 26/07/2011 Sample No : HK1117383 Compost composition : Unit : Standard : Result : Arsenic mg/kg <13 1 Cadmium mg/kg <3 <1 Chromium mg/kg <210 40 Copper mg/kg <700 13 Mercury mg/kg <1 <1 Nickel mg/kg <62 20 Lead mg/kg <150 13 Selenium mg/kg <2 <1 Zinc mg/kg <1300 52 * According to the standard set by the Hong Kong Organic Resource Centre, our compost can be used in agricultural farming COMPOST ANALYSIS FROM TAI LUNG EXPERIMENTAL STATION OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT ORGANIC FARMING SECTION Sampling Date : 13/8/2010 Sample No : TL 1486 Compost composition : Unit : Standard : Result : Arsenic mg/kg <13 1.1 Cadmium mg/kg <3 <0.05 Chromium mg/kg <210 2.1 Copper mg/kg <700 5.1 Lead mg/kg <150 1.1 Mercury mg/kg <1 <0.05 Nickel mg/kg <62 1.2 Zinc mg/kg <1300 25 Selenium mg/kg <2 <0.1 *As the result, the compost can be used for agricultural farming COMPOST ANALYSIS FROM TAI LUNG EXPERIMENTAL STATION OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES AND CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT ORGANIC FARMING SECTION Sampling Date: 13/8/2010 Sample No : TL1486 items record: Compost Unit : Result : PH 4.4 mmhos/cm 17.33 Organic matter % 70.66 Total nitrogen % 1.877 Useful Phosphorous mg/100g 433 Potassium mg/100g 853.6 PH Electric conductivity reading Inner View Of The Machine Model Model no. B-100 B-250 Waste can handle 10 kg/day 25 kg/day Measurement (cm) 115(L) x 51(W) x 63(H) 148(L) x 68(W) x 85(H) Weight 175 kg 240 kg Electric spec 65 kWh /month 161 kWh /month Effect kW .45 kW 2.4 kW No. of people waste that can handle 50 150 Target audience Canteens, villas Canteens, villas Using manual Certificate Bio-Tec B-series. As described in the technical documentation is in conformity with the Machine safety Directive 2006/42/EC and is manufactured under an ISO quality system. It is also in conformity with the requirement of the Electro Magnetic Compatibility directive 2004/108/EC and is manufactured in accordance with harmonized standards for emissions EN 50-081-2. It also meet the requirements of the low voltage directive 2006/95/EC. In addition, our production and delivery systems meets the 94/62/EC directives of packing and recycle of package materials, we usually use wood and lumber to pack our machines, then after delivery we take it back and reuse it for next machines. The Bio-Tec system consists of the following: -CE certified -One, two or more chambers, due to model, enabling a continuously process. -Agitation device including automation. -Heating system: direct electric, hot water or steam. -Fan system in order to secure aerobic process. -Preheating system. -Process controlling unit, including display showing the process temperature etc. -Emergency stop and safety devices. Using manual 1. INTRODUCTION This machine is guaranteed by Fullyace Ltd for twelve months from the date of purchase from Fullyace Ltd or from one of its distributors or dealers. Please notify the carrier and the supplier within 3 days if anything is missing or is damaged. Check that the correct machine has been supplied and that the voltage, marked on the rating plate at the front of the machine, is suitable for the supply and control voltage available. 2. INSTALLATION The machine is fitted with a pipe for air outlet. The pipe connected to the fan should be minimum 50 mm and if possible connected to the sewage system. 3. Electrical connection All electrical work must be carried out by a qualified electrician and in accordance with the current local regulations. The machine is fitted with a rubber cable with either an ECC 16A 3 phase plug connection or a standard 230V plug. Connect the plug to the power supply in the building. Start the machine and control the rotation of the output screw. If it rotated the wrong way, change tow phases in the plug. 4. INTRODUCTION BIO-TEC Decomposition of organic material is not a new phenomenon. At the same time life began, a process for decomposition was founded. Generally the organic material can be treated in two ways, either aerobically by composting (fertilizer) or anaerobic ally by digestion (biogas). In order to really confuse, in our opinion, there is another system – Fermentation through Bio-Tec, a combination of special microbes which accelerate the metabolism that take place in the initial part of the decomposition. Using manual Explanation to process schedule Bio-Tec 1. Inlet of organic material 2. Process chamber. Heating system: direct electric, hot water or steam together with heat generated by the microbes will heat up the organic material to reach the optimal effect at a temperature of 60 degrees Celsius. The temperature is between 50 and 70 degrees Celsius during the process 24 – 48 hours. The agitating device including the special choice of paddles together with the fan system will secure mixing and aeration in order to obtain an aerobic process. The paddles (reversible) together with the screening net (dividing the process chamber and the second chamber) prevents not processed material passing quickly and securing the process temperature. In some models heat exchanger will be used in order to accelerate the condensing phase and in the same time generate preheated air into the system with less energy consumption as result. The process controlling unit including display showing the process temperature together with a logging system or printer will show and secure the on-going process. The controlling unit will automatically control the heat (2 sensors measuring the heat, 1 in the center of the material, 1 the temperature of the heating device) as well as the rotation and the fan system. Safety devices are placed on vital parts of the machine. 3. Outlet. As the process is continuously on-going the processed material will automatically be discharged converted to a powder. Heating system together with the microbe activity make it possible that the process reach the temperature of at least 70 degrees Celsius in at least 1 hour (normally 12-24 hours) The process transforms the organic material to a powder within 24 – 48 hours. Process controlling unit including display showing the process temperature together with a logging system or printer will show and secure the on-going process. Using manual OPERATION 1. Bring assorted material into Bio-Tec. The smaller size the better and it is very important to sort out heavy metals, plastics etc. 2. The material has to be mixed with the agitator in order to secure aeration and at the same time regulating heat and water balance. 3. Adjust water content. The optimal water content for the process is approximately 60%. Household and restaurant waste normally contains 75 to 85 % water with a high level of nitrogen. If the water content exceeds 60% chose between the following treatment: - Adding dry material as saw dust, already fermented material or other dry organic material. - Accepting longer process time than 48 hours and allowing Bio-Tec drying the material by the process heat. -Drying the material before inlet. 4. By adding heat in the initial phase the process will be accelerated. The special microbes accelerates the metabolism that take place in the initial part of the process and will then reach optimal effect at a temperature of 70 degrees Celsius. After this initial phase, heat will only be added as support as the microbes generates their own heat. The PH-value in the inlet material should be within PH 5 to 10 in order not to have any negative effect on the process. The fermented material will have a slightly lower PH-value than the inlet material. As the process is continuously on-going the ready fermented material will be discharged converted to a powder with a volume of 25 to 40 % of the inlet volume and with a water content of approximately 10 to 25 %. The fermentation takes place in a process temperature of 70 degrees during approximately 24 to 72 hours in the total mix in order to fully secure hygienization without remaining weed or pathogens. Clients Fullyace - BIOTEC clients list of 2009: • Tsit Wing Coffee Ltd – their coffee and tea wastes are delivered to our site in Fanling for processing at least twice a year. • Hip Hing Construction Ltd bought the BIOTEC B1000 in Nov. 2009 for their construction site to handle the wood planks of a CLP substation at the old airport in Kowloon Bay. Wood planks after shredding and food wastes from Welcome Supermarket gives a good C/N (Carbon/Nitrogen) ratio for making fertilizer. Lately, Hip Hing Construction Ltd has moved the machine to several construction sites, the CLP substation at the new airport and currently is at the Technical University at Clear Water Bay. • Yan Oi Tong Tin Ka Ping Secondary School, Eco Park at Tuen Mun, bought the model B1000 on 27-10-2009. Food wastes from nearby kindergartens, elderly homes and restaurants are collected to combine with their farm wastes to make fertilizer for their own use. Clients Fullyace - BIOTEC clients list of 2010: • The HSBC takes the rental scheme of the Company by renting the BIOTEC B2000 which can handle 200kg of food wastes daily. Fullyace provides this service to the Bank starting from April, 2010 for a period of 3 years to 22-4-2013. • In Decemebr , The Hong Kong International Airport installed the B2000 at the Terminal 1 in December 2010. This B2000 is fully automatic, includes the lid opener, the bin lifter which is operated by a hydraulic system. • CLP Holdings Ltd tested and bought the B100 at the Strafford Center in Tai Po to handle their food wastes from their canteen. As agreed, with arrangement, they will welcome our enquirers for site visit. Fullyace - BIOTEC clients list of 2011: • Cheung Hing Electronic & Electrical Eng.Co. Ltd has installed the B50 at PLK 83 Primary School in Tsing Yi. • The HKSAR –LCSD, the Camp site at Sai Kung has set up a B250. • 中國雲南省利魯環境建設有限公司認購了一部B1000, 放在昆明市. Clients Fullyace - BIOTEC clients list of 2011: • Macau St. Rose Secondary School has installed a B50. • Sun Hung Kai Group apm shopping mall has installed a B1000. • Kadoori Farm and Gardening has installed a B250. • The HSBC has installed a B100 in Mong Kok office. • The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club installed a (left handed) B2000. • Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre installed a B1000 in Sept. • The CSO of the HKSAR installed a B500 at the Tamar Admiralty Building in Oct 2011 • ICC (International Commerce Centre) has ordered a B1000. • Hong Kong Housing Authority installed a B1000 in Tsz Wan Shan - Tsz Ching Estate and • Hong Kong Baptist University has set up a B1000 in December. Tin Shui Wai - Tin Ching Estate in Dec 2011. Clients Fullyace - BIOTEC clients list of 2012: • New Life Farm of the New Life Psychiatric and Rehabilitation Assoc. has installed a B1000. • Hong Kong Science Park has installed a B100. • Hong Lok Yuen at Taipo has ordered a left-handed B1000. • Tai Po Environmental Association-Fung Yuen Butterfly Reserve has ordered a B1000. • Caritas Jockey Club at Lai King Center has ordered a left handed B1000. • • . • . • . Questions Often asked Food Waste Composting Equipment Volume of waste reduction within 24 hours 100% for carbohydrates ,protein and fat meat items ; 90-95% for high fiber items , like wiping papers and orange peels. Is sorting of food waste required? Yes especially plastic sheets and big size items over 4 cm³. Plastic sheets may melt or tear and form in lumps or thread like item which can cause damages to the paddles and congestion to the machine. Kinds of food waste and their composition that can be composted by the supplied food waste composting equipment All organic items can be put into the machine which include regular food wastes except chunky bones; brown wastes include no chemical treated papers, shredded wood chips or garden wastes. No big quantity (over 20%) of concentrated syrup, oil, vinegar of each load of food waste related to the capacity of the machine are suggested to put in . End products, liquid or solid fertilizer Solid fertilizer Are the end products complying with relevant local statutory requirements? The end products are tested with the Swedish laboratory as well as the local lab conducted by the Agricultural, Fisheries and the Conservative Dept and the ALS Laboratory groups recommended by the Organic Resources Center. All reports show the end products comply with the requirements for agricultural use. How is odour removed? Activated carbon and the bark from trees found in the Norwegian area. Material of equipment body/thickness Material is SS304 or equivalent , stainless steel . It varies from different parts of the machine; the body is 2mm thick , the frame is 3-4mm Questions Often asked Material of equipment chamber/thickness Material is SS304 or equivalent stainless steel. The chamber is 2mm , Material of mixer Material is SS304 or equivalent stainless steel .The paddles and the shaft are over 4mm -8mm according to the different sizes of the machine Frequency of operation of mixer The mixer is normally set by operating 10 times in an hour, the pattern is 3 times forward and 1 time backward. Heater with temperature control incorporated? Yes. There are mainly two temperatures reading. One is from the parameter of the machine that can reach up to 130 ˚C or higher if required and the temperature at the inner part of the compost is usually at 50-70 ˚C. Water supply required? No Drain point required? No Exhaust air pipe required? Yes . It is recommended to put the air pipe into the drainage system Detail of control panel (Signals that can be read from the control panel) This is the control panel that shows the temperature of the Compost. Questions Often asked safety devices When the control panel is closed with a door , the operation green light is on . If the red light is on, there are items need to be checked. For emergency stop, press in the red mushroom shaped button. The black switch on the left is for operating the automatic hydraulic bin lifter and the black mark on the right is the key for locking the control panel. Same key is used for locking the lid opener. Another safety device is when the lid is open, the paddles will stop moving. Another safety device to protect the engine is once the paddles cannot move forward 2 times and backward 1 time , the engine will totally shut down for any damages occur . Bacteria What is the operation temperature of bacteria? Microbes are used one time with enough for the setting up of the machine. They shouldn’t be needed again unless the machine has to start again due to accident happens that kills all the microbes. These microbes are permitted to import by the Port Health Office of the Department of Health, HK 50-70o C Questions Often asked What is the life of bacteria if no organic waste is fed? The microbes will be in a dormant status after two weeks with no feeding. Fresh compost from another machine can use to activate the old compost too. What is the Incubation time of bacteria? (Time after which food waste composting could start with maximum capacity) When the microbes are put in the pre-heated machine and enough quantity of food wastes, once the engine is started, the microbes will be activated immediately. It usually takes a week for food waste composting to start with maximum capacity. Medium Is medium required? none What is the material of the medium? no What is the replacement frequency of the medium? no Briefing The BIOTEC composting machine is originally designed in Sweden which is made of 100% 304 or higher grade of stainless steel and has been in the Northern Europe market for over 15years. Food wastes can be composted within 24-48 hours with temperature maintains at 63-70 °C and therefore is operated almost without odor . Built-in filter is found in small models, and from model B250 upwards, an external Biofilter can be installed. The Biofilter is filled with a mixture of barks from selected trees at the area of the Scandinavian region. The machine is fully automatic, easy to operate, energy saving and meet all the requirements of the CE certification. Safety devices are set for the engine and on all vital parts, therefore, electricity can be disconnected instantly and no breaking down of the engine will occur. The microbes that the machine use are permitted to be imported by the Port Health Office Department Of Health, Europe and Japan. The food wastes can be reduced by 90% by using this technology and the only and final end product from the machine is certified by Ta Lung Experimental Station under the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department Organic Farming Section and ALS Laboratory Group, both stated that the compost is suitable for agricultural usage. The BIOTEC has standardized systems from 5 to 600kg daily. Larger installation of over 1 ton will be custom made to meet clients requirements and necessities. Pictures BIOTEC B500 was used in the waste refuses room in a complex where residents handle their own wastes Pictures BIOTEC B50 installed at a private farm in 2010 Collecting bin at B3000 Pictures BIOTEC B3000 was used at ICA Moss, Supermarket in Sweden Pictures BIOTEC B18000 was used at poultry farm in Sweden handling egg shells and crushed bones from cattle BIOTEC B2000 installed at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1 in 2010 Pictures Construction site installed B1000 at the Kai Tak Airport of Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd 2009 Pictures BIOTEC B1000 was installed at the ECO FARM of the TIN KA PING SECONDARY SCHOOL in TUEN MUN. Celebrities were introduced to the machine on their opening ceremony in 2009 Pictures BIOTEC B2000 Installed at FANLING, Handling waste from HSBC BIOTEC B1000 installed at apm handling food waste in July 2011 Pictures BIOTEC B100 at CLP Strafford House Headquarter Pictures BIOTEC B50 Installed at Po Leung Kuk 1983 Board of Directors' College BIOTEC B250 Installed at LCSD - Sai Kung Outdoor Recreation Centre Pictures BIOTEC B1000 Installed at Kunming The HSBC has installed a B100 in Mong Kok office Pictures Kadoori Farm and Gardening has installed a B250 Macau St. Rose Secondary School has installed a B50 Pictures The Clearwater Bay Golf & Country Club installed a (left handed) B2000 Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre installed a B1000 in Sept. Pictures The CSO of the HKSAR installed a B500 at the Tamar Admiralty Building in Oct 2011 Hong Kong Housing Authority installed a B1000 in Tsz Wan Shan - Tsz Ching Estate Pictures Hong Kong Housing Authority installed a B1000 in Tsz Wan Shan - Tsz Ching Estate The filter of Bio-Tec The filter is fit in to the space available where machines are set up. Filter area needed for the B2000 is approximately 1 sq meter. The filter is fit in to the Bio-Tec model B50-B100 End product compost Maintenance As the Bio-Tec food composting system has one year warranty, maintenance during the first year is limited to daily cleaning , security check and function control. Cleaning of the ventilation holes inside the machine is done by usage of a brush. Function control; check that no big pieces of bones are put into the machine which could damage paddles or shaft. Metal and plastic items have to be removed. Check that the safety switch works properly; this is done by pushing in the red button and then try to maneuver the bin lifter, the green light should also be off. Control that the red alarm light at the maneuver panel is not lighten. Check that doors and lids are properly closed, and locked. Check for leakage from hydraulic engine and hoses. Function control of the outlet filter is done by putting the hand close to the outlet; a warm blow should be felt. Control of the level of compost in the collecting bin that places in front of the machine, it cannot get so high that the outlet mechanism is covered. Operation Hints • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Example of acceptable organic waste material: Waste of vegetables, meats Waste of fruit Waste of root vegetables, bulk of cabbage needs to be chopped in small pieces and long fibres need to be cut in small pieces. Bread crumbs, noodles, rice Eggs, eggshell Coffee grounds, tea leaves Cut flowers, shredded leaves (dry to brownish colour) Kitchen rolls, paper napkins (no chemical substances) Waste of meat and fish bones–faster decomposition process if chopped into small pieces. WARNING: Coconuts or fruit, vegetable with a hard shell are not allowed because the material is hard to decompose. Examples of NON acceptable material: Heavy metal Vacuum cleaner disposal bags Tobacco and ashes (contains heavy metal) Nappies Plastic bags Aluminium foil Packing paper, pallets Cat and dog litter Big pieces of bones limit to 3-5cm in cubic Operation Hints Items Can Not Be Composted Items Can Be Composted Vegetables Broken Crabshell Fish & Meat Rice & Bread Chicken Bone, Egg Shell & Fish Bone X Plastic bottles Metal, Glass or Aluminum Cans Skin Corn Cob, Bamboo Shoots, Walnut Large Quantity of Boiling Water,Bones From Thigh Milk, Acid or Alkaline Water & Vertebrate Shells Cigarettes Cotton or Woolen Materials Customer’s report Data provided 2003-11-03 Report analysis 2003-11-26 Data were provided by Bioprocesser Ltd toAnalyCen to analysis the fertilizer made from a supermarket, Nykoping, in Sweden. Specifications Result Dryness 80.2 Total of Carbon 49 Flammable 86.8 Ash remains 13.2 P/H 6 Customer’s report 2 The 2nd report is from another supermarket, Terrakottag K3 in Sweden Specifications Result Specifications Result Dryness 88.8 Cobalt < 2.50 Ash remains 8.9 Cromium <2.50 Total of Carbon 51.9 Copper 8.90 Flammable 91.1 Potasium 0.78 P/H 4.9 Nickel <2.50 Nitrogen 2.8 Lead <5.10 Phosphorus 0.3 Vanadium <10.00 UNkvot 19 Zinc 21.00 Ash < 0.45 Cadmium 0.18 Customer’s report 3, 4 The 3rd report is another chain supermarket in Sweden named ICA The 4th report is from a pizza restaurant named Pizzadeg och bottnar Specifications Result Specifications Result / % Dryness 48 Hydration 12.4 Total of Carbon 49 Crude fat 7.7 Flammable 85.2 Content of ash 3.6 Ash remains 14.8 Crude protein 19 P/H 4.8 Cystin 2.4 Metionin 1.8 Treonin 4.1 Lysin 3.1 NFE 61.7 Fibers 1.6 Sodium Chlorid 2.2 More about the Microbes used in BIOTEC system Effective Microorganisms (EM) are used in our system. One of the major components is Lactic Acid Bacteria. Effective Microorganisms (EM) are beneficial to plants, animals, and humans. Lactic acid bacteria would convert sugar into lactic acid during the lactic acid fermentation. Through the production of lactic acid, lactic acid bacteria also inhibit the growth of pathogens and other various microorganisms by lowering the pH. Lactic acid bacteria are widely known in the production of fermented foods such as cheese and yogurt that can be naturally preserved for a long period of time. The compost generated from the machine will have a low pH of 4.5 – 5.5. It can easily be neutralized with garden lime to pH 7. In general we would recommend one to dilute the acidic compost with 1 part of compost with 50 parts of plotting soil. For more details please click to the Micro-organisms in EM (http://emrojapan.com/aboutem/microorganisms-in-em.html). BIOTEC is using microbes that consist of Lactic Acid Bacteria and the pH level is shown on the lab analyst report.( Confidential information of the microbes can be released to certified authorities). General information on microbes using is also given in the BIOTEC manual handbook. . Note: This information is supplied by the consultant of Fullyace Ltd-BIOTEC, DR. ALBERT CHEUNG (Phd in BIOCHEMISTRY, TEMPLE UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE of MEDICINE) www.qindex.com/albert.html The compost from BIOTEC has been analyzed and confirmed by Prof. Chui Sui Yee, Chinese University Department of Biology on Dec. 2010. Use of compost General about compost Compost is well known to be the best soil improver. It adds in organic material and have a long shelf life time, i.e. it will provide nutrition and organic matters for a long time. At the same time it also increases the soils capacity to keep water and even the drainage will be improved. In contrary of industrial made fertilizers, the compost will not destitute the soil. Well balanced compost is the best soil improver you can get. Another important thing about making compost at the site is that you minimize the Co2 pollution! And what is even more important, the food waste does not go to the landfills. In the landfills the waste will go through an anaerobic process that creates methane gases and sulfur dioxide, which is 20 times more dangerous to our environment than Co2! Use of compost The Nordic Environmental Organization, a non-profit organization which is fully supported by Fullyace Ltd has rented some farm land at the Da Dong Pond, Fanling to make use of the compost for farming since April 2010. Currently, NEO is working with another Organization to go for Social Enterprise formation. Therefore, the Farm we are working on, in the near future will have access to a bigger farming area, estimated to be around 100,000 sq ft. Latest batch of compost, approx. 200kg, from our workshop were sent over by February 12th 2011. The Farm will hire farmers and workers up to 50 persons, most of them will be from the rehabilitation centers. Besides aiming at selling or donating compost to other farms, we will also offer nursery in planting organic herbs like rosemary, lemon grass, basil, dill, and peppermint for clients at the city area at a fair price. We will encourage our clients to get the organic vegetables, which are mostly various kinds of lettuces, selling @$25- $30/kg (wholesale price for genuine organic) all grown from our Farm directly. As our Farm is monitored by the Tai Lung Experimental Station of Organic Farming Section under the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department of the HK Government, the organic quality standard is guaranteed. If requested, we also can provide the service of growing any designated herbs by demand of our clients too.. . Photos from “The FARM” at Da Tong Pond Fanling Compost used in our farm land at Produce Green Foundation (PGF) Compost used as soil improver and fertilizer in our farm land at Produce Green Foundation (PGF) Organic Farm in Hok Tau, Fanling Compost used in our farm land at Produce Green Foundation (PGF) Compost used in our farm land at Produce Green Foundation (PGF) Pictures from PGF, Organic Farm. A good soil with a lot of organic matter give the right conditions for farming. Fullyace Limited 富麗雅有限公司 Contact: Veronica Cheung張燕嬣 Tel: 852-9628 2000 Fax: 852-2575 8273 Email: info@fullyace.com Web: www.fullyace.com Address: No.146, Johnston Road, 9/Fl Wan Chai, HK