Method and apparatus for processing of fecal waste
US10653280B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 4, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02A50/30
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of treating fecal waste according to an example of the present disclosure includes bringing a reactor containing fecal matter to a first temperature and a first pressure, exposing the reactor to an environment with a second temperature and a second pressure such that the water in the fecal waste undergoes flash evaporation, and pyrolizing the fecal waste. A fecal waste processing unit is also disclosed.
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