EQUIPMENT FOR CLEANING AND MORPHOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION OF WASTES SO THAT SAME ARE MANAGEABLE

Abstract

Equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes is provided to render the waste manageable. The equipment includes at least one reactor (1) made up of several modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) that can be disassembled and coupled together, each of which internally incorporates means to carry out a specific function that, at least, covers the function of loading, cleaning and morphological transformation of process wastes, discharge and dehydration, and control and electrical power. Preferably, the modules are four modules of: a loading module (2a), a module that contains the process reactor body (2b), a discharge (2c) and dehydration module, and a control (2d) and power module and same are removable, are manufactured with measurements and exterior design meeting the ISO 20 and ISO 40 requirements stipulated for maritime containers or the like.

Claims

1. Equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, characterised in that it comprises, at least, one reactor (1) which in turn comprises a loading module (2a), which constitutes a sealed compression unit that compresses the waste and introduces same into the adjacent module, a module that contains the reactor body (2b) that executes the process of cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes, a discharge (2c) and dehydration module of the already clean and manageable waste, and a control module (2d) and power supply said modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) being removable, attachable to each other, with measurements and exterior design meeting the requirements stipulated for maritime containers and said modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) being covered by a shell equipped with a series of access gates or manholes to areas that can be used for technical maintenance interventions and wherein the modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) of the reactor (1) are mounted with an inclination of between 0.1 and 5 degrees, with respect to the horizontal plane such that the advance of the material is carried out due to the effect of gravity thanks to said inclination.

2. The equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, according to claim 1, characterised in that the removable modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) are manufactured with measurements and exterior design meeting the ISO 20 and ISO 40 requirements stipulated for maritime containers or the like.

3. The equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, according to claim 1, characterised in that the module that contains the reactor body (2b) comprises means that, consisting of different apparatuses, devices and/or tools for processing and treating wastes, comprises means that tear waste apart, means that open plastic bags, means for subjecting waste to a high-pressure steam bath, means for stabilising and sanitising waste, means that disintegrate cellulose fibres, means that transfer moisture between fractions of material, means that depigment metals, means that shrink-wrap plastics and means that homogenise the morphology thereof.

4. The equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, according to claim 1, characterised in that the discharge (2c) and dehydration module from which the waste is expelled out of the reactor (1) in the form of clean materials includes an outlet opening (6) that feeds an external belt (7) which, in turn, allows the materials to be transported to the classification area.

5. The equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, according to claim 1, characterised in that each module (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) that makes up the reactor (1) incorporates connection hooks for connecting to the adjacent modules.

6. The equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, according to claim 1, characterised in that the shell of the modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) is made of coated metal sheet, preferably thermal insulation, and is equipped with access gates (9) for areas that can be used for technical maintenance interventions, which incorporate security means for opening and sensors for remote control and supervision.

7. (canceled)

8. The equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, according to claim 2, characterised in that the structure of the module that contains the reactor body (2b) regulates the directions of expansion of the interior components of said module that contains the reactor body (2b) and which can expand several centimetres longitudinally once the normal process conditions are reached.

9. (canceled)

10. The equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, according to claim 2, characterised in that the control module (2d) defines a support and logistics structure with space for the transport of some removable components of the equipment as well as specific hooks to retain these removable components and prevent the displacement thereof during the trip or transfer.

11. The equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable, according to claim 2, characterised in that the control module (2d) acts as a cockpit and it contains the electrical power panels, the equipment control panels and other elements intended to operate the valves and pneumatic actuators.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0035] To complete the description, and for the purpose of helping to make the features of the invention more readily understandable, this description is accompanied by a set of drawings constituting an integral part of the same, wherein by way of illustration and not limitation the following has been represented:

[0036] FIG. 1 shows a schematic representation in perspective of the equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable (cleaning-for-managing process) object of the invention, where the different modules that make it up can be seen; and

[0037] FIGS. 2, 3 and 4 show different perspectives, taken from different points of view, of an exemplary embodiment of the complete assembly of the equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes so that same are manageable (cleaning-for-managing process), according to the invention, showing the parts and elements that it comprises, as well as their configuration and arrangement along with certain auxiliary elements, such as loading and unloading belts or a sieve.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

[0038] In view of the aforementioned figures, and in accordance with the adopted numbering, one may observe therein a non-limiting exemplary embodiment of the equipment for cleaning and morphological transformation of waste so that same are manageable (cleaning-for-managing process) that is the object of the invention, comprising that which is described in detail below.

[0039] Thus, as seen in said figures, the equipment of the invention comprises at least one reactor (1) made up of several removable modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) that are coupled together, each of which internally incorporates means to carry out a specific function that, at least, covers the function of loading, cleaning and morphological transformation of wastes, discharge and dehydration, and control and electrical power.

[0040] Preferably, said removable modules 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) are manufactured with measurements and exterior design meeting the requirements ISO 20 and ISO 40 stipulated for maritime containers or the like.

[0041] Preferably, the reactor (1) comprises four modules consisting of: a loading module (2a), a module that contains the process reactor body (2b), a discharge (2c) and dehydration module, and a control (2d) and power module.

[0042] Optionally, the equipment object of the invention comprises a series of auxiliary elements, such as a hopper (3) where the wastes are collected and a rolling belt (4) in which it is transported to a feeding mouth (5) provided for this purpose in the loading module (2a) of the reactor (1).

[0043] Preferably, the loading module (2a) is formed by an equipment that compresses and introduces the waste into the subsequent module (2b) to be processed.

[0044] Preferably, the module that contains the body of the reactor (2b) for cleaning and handling comprises means consisting of different apparatus, devices and/or tools for processing and treating wastes such that, by way of example and not limitation, they include means that tear waste apart, means that open plastic bags, means for subjecting waste to a high-pressure steam bath, means for stabilising and sanitising waste, means that disintegrate cellulose fibres, means that transfer moisture between fractions of materials, means that depigment metals, means that shrink-wrap plastics and means that homogenise the morphology thereof.

[0045] Preferably, the discharge and dehydration module (2c) from which the waste is extracted from the reactor (1) in the form of clean and manageable materials, comprises an outlet opening (6) that feeds an auxiliary belt (7) which, in turn, allows the materials to be transported to the classification area, where a set of automatic processes, for example a sieve (8), or manual ones, allow each and every one of the fractions of material to be obtained that are subsequently exploited in the form of by-products.

[0046] Preferably, each module (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) that makes up the reactor (1) incorporates connection hooks for connecting to the adjacent modules.

[0047] Preferably, the shell of the modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) is made of metal sheet with thermal insulation coating, and is equipped with access gates (9) for areas that can be used for technical maintenance interventions, which incorporate appropriate security means for opening and sensors for remote control and supervision.

[0048] Preferably, the modules (2a, 2b, 2c, 2d) of the reactor (1) are mounted with a certain inclination, between 0.1 and 5 degrees, with respect to the horizontal plane so that the advance of the material is carried out due to the effect of gravity thanks to said inclination.

[0049] To do this, preferably, before proceeding with the assembly of the reactor (1) at the placement thereof, metal bases must be installed to ensure a flat settlement despite the irregularities of the terrain, on which the discharge (2c) and control (2d) modules rest, preferably installed below the loading module (2a) and the module that contains the reactor body (2b).

[0050] The structure of the module that contains the reactor body (2b) is such that it regulates the directions of expansion of the interior components of said module that contains the reactor body (2b) and that they can expand several centimetres longitudinally once the normal process conditions are reached. Likewise, the structure of the loading module (2a) is such that it allows the expansion that occurs in the module that contains the reactor body (2b) to be adsorbed.

[0051] Preferably, the control module (2d) acts as a cockpit and contains the electrical power panels, the equipment control panels and other elements intended to operate the valves and pneumatic actuators.

[0052] Furthermore, preferably, the control module (2d) defines a support and logistics structure, by having space for the transport of some removable components of the equipment, as well as specific hooks to retain these removable components inside and prevent the displacement thereof during transport.

[0053] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the ways in which it may be implemented, it is not considered necessary to elaborate on the explanation thereof in order for a person skilled in the art to understand the scope of the invention and the advantages derived therefrom.