Compact Wet Waste Decomposer Machine |
Author(s): |
Amey Dhanraj Ambekar , Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM NTC, Pune, Maharashtra, India; Rahul Ghatage, Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM NTC, Pune, Maharashtra, India; Abhay Kr. Pandey, Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM NTC, Pune, Maharashtra, India; Aman Shaikh, Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM NTC, Pune, Maharashtra, India; Sagar Kadu, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, JSPM NTC, Pune, Maharashtra, India |
Keywords: |
Municipal solid waste (MSW), Household wet biodegradable waste (HWBW), Carbon: Nitrogen (C:N) |
Abstract |
Composting is the biological degradation of organic waste by microorganisms, present in our environment, under suitable conditions. Population living in urban areas is expected to increase from 4 billion to 5.5 billion, from 2006 to 2026, representing 54% and 65% of total world population, respectively. Household wet biodegradable waste (HWBW) forms a major portion of municipal solid waste (MSW) in developing nations that will add more pressure on already overburdened municipal solid waste (MSW) management systems of such cities. It is estimated that around 60 percent of the MSW is biodegradable, even then it is openly dumped, land filled and burnt which causes environmental degradation and harmful disease. Composting is the most appropriate economical solution to overcome this problem of municipal waste management. Its recycling at the source of generation can not only reduce waste transportation costs but also prevent harmful air emissions. This study aims at design of compact compost machine for Indian household kitchen or medium size farming, which is hassle free, with no odours issues and ergonomic in nature. Designed compost machine consists of composting chamber with a grinding blade, attached to shaft propelled by DC motors, air filter setup and a compost collection chamber. Simple mechanism allows the user to maintain cleanliness, operate the machine easily. |
Other Details |
Paper ID: IJSRDV9I50010 Published in: Volume : 9, Issue : 5 Publication Date: 01/08/2021 Page(s): 1-4 |
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