Deployable Waste to Energy Convertor for Expeditionary Contingency Bases (DWECX) with Thermal Energy to Electrical Power System (TEEPS)
Abstract
The Department of Defense (DOD) overseas contingency operations (OCO) generate significant amounts of solid waste that must be treated and disposed properly to avoid exposure of personnel to inherent hazards, and to mitigate operational and security challenges associated with waste stream logistics. Current and expedient methods such as burn pits, impose significant space and security issues; pollute the air, water, and land; and can adversely affect the health of both troops and the local populace. Incinerators are the only proven technology that reliably addresses these problems. However, available packages do not meet operational requirements for mobility, simplicity, and energy efficiency. The overarching objective for this project was to design, build, and demonstrate an innovative, state-of-the-art prototype incinerator (DWECX-TEEPS) with objectives in 3 areas: 1) Logistics - Maintain an expeditionary logistical footprint of One 20 ISO Container, Package and containerize DWECX-TEEPS into three TRICON modules to be compatible with military airlift, sealift, and ground transportation modes, Capability to operate in worldwide climatic conditions 2) Waste Processing - Easy-to-use system to process 1000 lbs. (1/2 ton) of waste in a 24-hour day, Reduce waste by over 90 percent to a benign residue safe for disposal 3) Energy Production - Reduce use of fossil fuel required for waste disposal, Capture the waste heat generated from garbage disposal, Produce electrical power...
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 2022
- Accession Number
- AD1223878
Entities
People
- A. M. Parks
- Brian Manicom
- Carlos Murillo
- Jean Lucas
- Jun Xiao
- Kim Docksteader
- Neil Pearce