PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR PATHOGEN REDUCTION IN WASTE

摘要

A process for pathogen reduction in waste where dewatered sludge having a solids content in the range of 10-60 % is mixed within a conveyor (10) with calcium oxide or calcium carbonate. Hydration to calcium hydroxide occurs with an attendant release of heat. The pH of the sludge is then elevated and the heat of the hydration reaction is retained resulting in effective neutralization of pathogens. The conveyor (10) is provided with an internal screw (20) driven by Shaft (22) and also with heat elements (11) and outer insulation (12).