Compost to Energy

Alpha Team
Angelica Casarez
Paula Kelly
Hermie Dionisio
Tamika Roland
 Topics
Problem Statement
Scope Statement
Statement of Work
Responsibility Assignment Matrix
Summary RAM Back-up
Work Breakdown Structure
Alpha WBS for Project
Examples of global waste problem
Example of compost purpose
Examples of Energy Contents of Substrates
Plant Design
List of materials for building process
Cost Estimate
Decision Factors
Possible Troubles
Plant Back-up
Comparison of Cost
Alpha Communication
Compost to Energy Sponsor
Conclusion
 Problem Statement

vAlternative source of energy from

waste to generate power.
 Scope Statement
v Goal: Convert raw material to process
into natural gas.
v
v Performance: The procedure needed
to perform the conversion of waste.
v
v Deliverables: Use compost to convert
natural gas.
v
v Review and Approval Gates: Verify
with County Regulations and restrictions,
for approval to construct a biogas structure
of natural gas producing
 Statement of Work

Alpha objective:

To convert compost to energy. The use of

substrates such as sewage sludge, food waste, waste
from food industries, manure from cows, and
residues from agriculture. Methane can be used for
a lot of different purposes, example the production
of electricity or fuel.
Responsibly Assignment
Matrix

Tamika Roland
Procurement &
Communication
Responsibility Assignment & Backup
Integration Paula Kelly Angelica (Back-up)

Scope Angelica Casarez Paula

Time Angelica Casarez Paula

Cost Angelica Casarez Paula

Quality Hermie Dionisio Tamika

Human Resources Paula Kelly Angelica

Communications Tamika Roland Hermie

Risk Hermie Dionisio Tamika

Procurement Tamika Roland Hermie

Work Breakdown Structure
Work Breakdown Structure
Breakdown
Deliverable 1
Alpha WBS
Description
Research WBS Code
1.1
WP 1 ID Stakeholders 1.1.1
WP 2 Concept 1.1.2
WP 3 Technical Analysis 1.1.3
WP 4 Product Definition 1.1.4
Deliverable 2 Definition 1.2
WP 1 Requirements Definition 1.2.1
WP 2 Conceptual Design Development 1.2.2 1.3
WP 3 Bill of Materials Cr. 1.2.3
WP 2 Cost Estimate 1.2.4
Sub Deliverable 1 Conceptual Design Development 1.2.2
WP 1 Initial Design Approval 1.2.2.1
WP 2 Final Design & Calculations 1.2.2.2
WP 3 Future Support of Design 1.2.2.3
Deliverable 3 Cost 1.3
WP 1 Cost to Build Design 1.3.1
WP 2 Higher Engineers 1.3.2
WP 3 Manpower 1.3.3
Deliverable 4 Construction 1.4
WP 1 Detail Design Development 1.4.1
WP 2 Technical Capabilities Review 1.4.2
WP 3 System Installation 1.4.3
Deliverable 5 Testing 1.5
WP 1 Testing Execution 1.5.1
WP 2 Analyze Defects and Correction 1.5.2
WP 3 Product Readiness Verification 1.5.3
Sub Deliverable 2 Analyze Defects and Correction 1.5.2
WP 1 System Test Plan 1.5.2.1
WP 2 System Test Results 1.5.2.2
WP 3 Corrective Actions 1.5.2.3
WP 4 Retest 1.5.2.4
Deliverable 6 Project Manager 1.6
Global Waste Problem (Compost)
Examples of Compost
Example of energy at a high
level

Methane can be used for

different purposes,
example the production
of
fuel.
Examples of Energy Contents of Different
Substrates

Substrates kWh/ton
Manure from cows ........................ 140
Manure from pigs.......................... 180
Manure from poultry ..................... 450
Gras ............................................. 810
Waste from fruits and vegetables.. 950
Household food waste ………....... 1.300
Food waste from restaurants ........ 1.300
Waste from slaughterhouses ........ 2.000
Pure carbohydrates/sugar ……… 3.900
Proteins ........................................ 4.900
Fat ................................................ 8.500
The Basic Design
DETAILED DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT

11.152 FT

4.92 FT.
 CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
DEVELOPMENT
The content of biogas varies with the
material being decomposed
and the environmental conditions
involved. When using cattle
manure, biogas usually is a mixture
of:
[CH.sub.4] (Methane) 54 70%
[CO.sub.2] (Carbon Dioxide) 27-45%
[N.sub.2] (Nitrogen) .5-3%
[H.sub.2] (Hydrogen) 1-10%
CO (Carbon Monoxide) 0-.1%
[O.sub.2] (Oxygen) 0-.1%
[H.sub.2]S (Hydrogen Sulfide)
Small amounts of trace elements,
amines, and sculpture
compounds.
 List of Materials for Building
Process
Description Quantity
Baked Bricks 3,200
Cement 25 Bags
Sand 12 Cubic Meter
Clay or metal pipe 20cm Diameter, 10 Meters
Copper wire screening 25cm X 25cm
Rubber or plastic hose Not determined
Gas outlet pipe 3cm diameter
Pipe for gas cap 7.5cm diameter, 1.25 meters
Pipe center guide 7cm diameter, 2.5 meters
Mild steel sheeting .32mm (30gauge) to 1.63mm
Mild steel rods (16gauge)
30 meters (1.25
for meters x9
bracing)
Water proof meters
4 liters long
for gas cap
coating(paint, tar,
asphalt, etc.)
 Cost Estimate

Cost Unit Entry Total

Labor Hours 1,700.00 1,700.00

Material Dollars 1,350.00 1,350.00

Equipment Dollars 350.00 350.00

Mark-up Dollars (15%) 510.00

Implementati 3,910.00
on Cost
 Decision Factors
For a 3-cubic meter gas plant

Applications:
§Gas can be used for heating, lighting, and cooking.
§Gas can be used to run internal combustion engines with modifications.
§Effluent can be used for fertilizer
Advantages:
§Simple to build and operate
§Virtually no maintenance—25 year digester lifespan.
§Design can be enlarged for community needs.
§Continuous feeding
§Provides a sanitary means for the treatment of organic waste
Disadvantages:
§Produces only enough gas for a family of six.
§Depends upon steady source of manure to fuel the digester on a daily basis.
§Methane can be dangerous. Safety precautions should be observed.
§

§
 Possible Troubles (Risk)

Defects May be caused by Remedy

The gas. No bacteria Add some bacteria
Drum
No gaswon’t
at Gas pipe blocked by (seeder)
Open escape cock
rise
stove, Plenty condensed
Gas wont Wrong kindwater
is being Slurry too thick or too
in drum
burn formed thin. Measure accurately
Flame soon Insufficient drum Increase weight on
dies
Flame begins Pressure to drum Remove weights from
far high counter balance
 Plant Back-up

§ Have propane tanks available for backup.

 Comparison Of Cost

Cost Unit Entry Total

Labor Hours 1,700.00 1,700.00

Material Dollars 1,350.00 1,350.00

Equipment Dollars 350.00 350.00

Mark-up Dollars (15%) 510.00

Implementati 3,910.00
on Cost
 Alpha Communication

§ Establish communication
between team members and
potential stake holders

§ Exchange email information,

and phone numbers and file
sharing thru Groove
 Compost to Energy Sponsor
Gavin Dillingham, PhD
Director of Sustainable Growth
General Services Department
832-393-8127 (O)
713-376-8538 (C)
NEW EMAIL : gavin.dillingham@houstontx.gov
 
 
General Services Department
In 2000, the General Services Department (GSD)
was established to construct and maintain the
City’s building portfolio. Since that time, GSD has
evolved into a full service, client-centered
department that provides a comprehensive suite
of services to over 300 facilities; representing 7.7
million square feet of occupied space.
more
GSD Divisions
City Engineer
Humberto Bautista, Assistant Director / City
Engineer ... As City Engineer for the General
Services Department, Mr. Bautista establishes the
procedures and policies for administering the
construction contracts. He provides decisions
related to claims and disputes arising during the
construction process. He also serves as a
mediator in issues related to architectural /
engineering problems. Finally, he serves as an
administrative official for the City’s Contractor
Debarment process.
 Conclusion
§Compost to energy is cost
effective. We will Reuse Reduce
and Recycle.

From your back yard To your kitchen

 Angelica

Paul
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Hermie

Tamika

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