Gregory I Ocnos

US Patent:

20090090282, Apr 9, 2009

Filed:

Feb 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/070032

Inventors:

Harris Gold - Lexington MA, US
Barry Michael Cushman - Hudson MA, US
Leslie S. Rubin - Newton MA, US
Gregory Ocnos - Southboro MA, US
Robert F. Mulligan - Providence RI, US
Matthew J. Young - Acton MA, US

International Classification:

F23G 5/027

US Classification:

110229

Abstract:

An on-site modular method and system for processing waste typically including food from a food services facility. The waste is processed in a size reduction unit and subsequently dried in a dryer. The dried shredded waste is processed to produce densified pellets. The food binds the non-food waste in the pellets. The pellets are burned in a thermal conversion unit to produce a gas and waste heat. The waste heat is directed to the dryer for use therein. The gas is fed to a generator or turbine to produce electricity. A portion of the electricity produced is used to energize the process.