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Equipment and process for the reduction and final disposal of organic waste by alkaline hydrolysis Download PDF

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WO2018193434A1
WO2018193434A1 PCT/IB2018/052990 IB2018052990W WO2018193434A1 WO 2018193434 A1 WO2018193434 A1 WO 2018193434A1 IB 2018052990 W IB2018052990 W IB 2018052990W WO 2018193434 A1 WO2018193434 A1 WO 2018193434A1
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  • the present invention relates to equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste, such as hazardous hospital waste, pathological anatomical waste, skeletal reduction of pets, meat, skeletal reduction of humans, and reduction and transformation of plant material (biomass) in organic fertilizers and soil improvers.
  • This equipment has the advantage of presenting a low consumption of water and energy, and eliminating the emission of dioxins, carbon dioxide and persistent organic compounds (POPs) into the atmosphere.
  • the equipment allows fats and tallows, derived from the reduction of meat waste from Animal Benefit Plants, to be saponified for the immediate manufacture of other by-products such as soap, degreasers and detergents, and that calcium, obtained in bone reduction, be of optimum quality for the preparation of fertilizers, mineralized salt, concentrates, etc.
  • EP 0454513 discloses a furnace for the treatment of waste that can be incinerated, wherein said furnace comprises a crucible provided with a heating device, a conduit for the delivery of the waste opening at the bottom of the crucible, a conduit for draining a bath opening in the crucible, at a level above the mouth of the conduit for delivery of the waste.
  • the upper part of the crucible is connected to a combustion chamber made of refractory material, where the chamber communicates, by means of a labyrinth passage defined in a refractory vault, towards the upper part, with a chamber of discharge and a delivery duct containing oxygen opening to the combustion chamber.
  • the reported equipment is a combustion equipment, where the removal or spraying of the body is accompanied by the emission of pollutants, especially dioxins.
  • KR 2010002171 1 which teaches an apparatus for the disposal of bodies that uses a heater provided to reduce the assembly time when coupling a cover and a heating oven with a rotating cover cylinder, wherein said apparatus waste includes a body or carcass heating furnace with an inlet and a water storage space; a heating unit, which heats the water in the water storage space; a cover unit, which closes the entrance of the body heater oven; a pressure gauge, which measures the oven pressure and shows the measured pressure; a heater control unit, which controls the operation of the heating unit according to the oven pressure; and a pressure safety unit, which keep the oven pressure below the predetermined pressure.
  • this team incorporates the concept of internal resistances inside the chamber, combustion is the basis for the elimination of waste, which implies the emission into the atmosphere of dioxins and other pollutants. Additionally, the amount of water and energy required in this case is very
  • the application KR 20100053396, related to a cremation incinerator using microwaves is provided, which is provided to produce strong crystals by removing iron dust from the ashes, where said incinerator has a shape substantially cylindrical and allows to creme and crush the remains in ashes.
  • Said oven has a ceramic plate, where the ashes are located and the microwaves are applied through a metal plate at the bottom of the oven to heat said ashes, then apply cold and cool them for a predetermined time, forming the cooled material in circular crystals in a post-treatment device.
  • the incineration is based on the use of microwaves and a series of ceramic and metal plates, which allow to apply a treatment of abrupt temperature changes to form crystals, a fact that implies the use of complex technologies and a large consumption of energy, which in the end represents an increase in operating costs.
  • the equipment mentioned above is combustion-based equipment, which implies the emission of air pollutants resulting from cremation, such as dioxins, carbon dioxide, sulfur and many other polluting substances difficult to control with current technology and which are part of the so-called group of greenhouse gases (GHG).
  • GOG group of greenhouse gases
  • dioxins which belong to the so-called "dirty dozen,” a group of hazardous chemicals that are part of persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
  • POPs persistent organic pollutants
  • Dioxins are found in the environment and accumulate in the food chain, mainly in the adipose tissue of animals, where they are very soluble. Once in the food, dioxins become highly harmful to humans, who are exposed to them when they consume meat and dairy products, fish and shellfish.
  • the invention of the Spanish patent ES2371990 was developed, which refers to an incineration process based on alkaline hydrolysis.
  • the application in question refers to a hydrolysis unit and a coffin for use in an alkaline hydrolysis process.
  • the coffin comprises a dissolvable receptacle for the corpse, the receptacle being dissolvable in the alkaline hydrolysis process.
  • the alkaline hydrolysis unit (10) comprises a stainless steel pressure vessel (12), with a capacity of 304L / 316L, reaches a working temperature of 180 ° C and has a door (14) Stainless steel with a handle (16).
  • the pressure vessel (12) is mounted on a mobile platform, that is, the pressure vessel (12) has legs (18) and a mobile platform (20).
  • the legs (18) are provided with lifting supports (22).
  • the pressure vessel is hollow, and defines a chamber (24) within the pressure vessel (12).
  • Inside the chamber (24) there is a spray bar (26), which is mounted on the top of the chamber (24).
  • the spray bar (26) is elongated, and has nozzles (28) distributed throughout its length.
  • the spray bar (26) has a water inlet (30).
  • a drain (32) in the form of an opening in the chamber (24).
  • the drain (32) is connected to an outlet duct.
  • the position of the drain away from the door (14) allows a simple wash.
  • this heating / cooling tube (34) is connected at both ends to a duct system. Hot water, hot steam, or cold water can be passed through the heating / cooling tube (34), to regulate the temperature of the chamber (24), as necessary.
  • the unit (10) comprises a bone retention tray (1 10) comprising a flat tray part 1 12 that receives the coffin and a head retention means 1 14, which are in general a perforated stainless steel mesh.
  • Tray piece 1 12 is approximately the same length and width as a coffin and is substantially flat, except that its two longitudinal edges are inclined upward about 30 degrees.
  • These upwardly inclined edges form rails 1 16, which are provided with slide guides of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to allow tray 1 10 to be inserted easily in, and removed from the alkaline hydrolysis unit 10.
  • the rails 1 16 may be integrally formed in the rest of the flat tray part 1 12, or they may be formed separately and fixed thereto.
  • the equipment of the present invention not only overcomes the problems associated with the costs and process times, but also allows us to obtain from the reduction of meat residues from the bovine animals benefit plants, saponified by-products for immediate manufacture of new products such as Soap, degreasers and others.
  • the calcium obtained in the bone reduction of the same process is of optimum quality for the production of fertilizers, mineralized salt, concentrates, etc.
  • Figure 1 Rear view of the equipment (1) of the present invention without the back cover (22).
  • Figure 2 Cross section of the equipment (1) of the present invention.
  • Figure 3 Longitudinal section of the equipment (1) of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 Rear view of the equipment of the present invention where the rear cover (21) is shown, with the thread attachment point
  • FIG. 5 Front perspective of the equipment of the present invention, without the front door (25)
  • Figure 6A Front view of the front cover (25) that closes the equipment of the present invention.
  • Figure 6B Side view of the front cover (25) that closes the equipment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7A Front view of an alternative front cover (25A) that closes the equipment of the present invention.
  • Figure 7B Side view of an alternative front cover (25A) that closes the equipment of the present invention.
  • FIG 7C Front view of the equipment of the present invention, without the front door (25A) and with the screw (25A7), which secures the cover (25A)
  • Figure 8 Iron (4) of the equipment of the present invention
  • Figure 9 Thermal chamber (3) of the equipment of the present invention.
  • the present invention consists of an equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) comprising in its upper part a reduction chamber (2), vault type, and in its lower part a thermal chamber (3) in the form of " U "rectangular, said chambers are separated by a plate (4), where the plate (4) has a longitudinal central section attached to a channel (41) with a semicircular bottom, where the resistance (5) is housed, and this channel (41) has an exit hole (42), through which the material resulting from the process is extracted, where the plate (4) is placed so that the channel (41) is located in the inside of the "U” of the thermal chamber (3), the latter has a burner (31) and an outlet (32), as shown in Figures 1 and 2
  • the reduction chamber (2) has in its front part an external track (22) with an internal track (23) and a closing ring (24), shown in Figures 3 and 5.
  • the closing ring (24) is attached to the front surface of the outer race (22), has a gasket (221), said ring (24) has pins (241) where it adjusts the cover (25)
  • said front cover (25) is a spider-type door, with a locking system (252), which includes a handle (253), pins (254) and pivoting bars (255).
  • the pivot bars (255) extend or contract depending on the direction in which the handle (253) is rotated.
  • the pivoting bars (255) extend into the closing ring (24) and the pins (241) lock the bars and seal the chamber (2).
  • the inner cover (251) of the front cover (25) seals against the inner race (23).
  • This combination of cover (25) and back cover (251) is the one that guarantees a double seal that prevents any leakage of the material that is inside the chamber (2).
  • the front cover (25A) comprises a back cover (25A1), which seals the reduction chamber with the inner race (23), the back cover (25A1) fixed by a screw (25A2) that passes through the cover front (25A) by means of a bushing with internal thread (25A3).
  • a box with inner bearing (25A4) which is welded to the back cover (25A1) and allows the screw (25A2) to turn freely on it and the bushing thread (25A3) Push the screw (25A2), which is turned by the action of an external flywheel (25A5).
  • the mechanism reaches the center of the back cover (25A1), that is, above the center of the front cover (25A).
  • this cover (25A1) has a side groove (25A6), which allows the previous closing of said cover (25A1), fixing it by means of a screw (25A7) that comes out on the front track (23) and is tightened with a female handwheel smaller, which is not shown in the figures.
  • the internal cover (25A1) is adjusted by turning the handwheel (25A5) with the screw (25A2) to seal the reduction chamber (2).
  • the lid (25A) It presents a guide of the back cover (25A8), which guarantees that the back cover (25A1) does not turn while the screw (25A2) is turning. Complementing this modality, the elements mentioned above are shown in Figures 7A / 7B / 7C.
  • the reduction chamber (2) comprises other inputs (26) to which control elements such as, manometer, thermometer, pressure switch, thermostat, relief or safety valve, bypass, pump are connected empty, mix input among others.
  • control elements such as, manometer, thermometer, pressure switch, thermostat, relief or safety valve, bypass, pump are connected empty, mix input among others.
  • said reduction chamber (2) is characterized by having a coating (27) and can include a level of water in glass (28) or internal sensors that determines the level of liquid or mixture inside it.
  • the plate (4) has an inclination (43) towards the central area, specifically towards the channel (41), in order to facilitate that all waste slides towards the channel (41) and from there it can be removed through the exit orifice (42), allowing no debris to accumulate in the reduction chamber (2), once the process is finished.
  • the dimensions of said hole (42) range from 5 cm to 13 cm, preferably 7.62 cm (3 inches).
  • the different angles of inclination (43) can be observed in Figures 2, 3 and 7.
  • the thermal chamber (3) As for the thermal chamber (3), this is an open chamber in its upper part, as illustrated in Figure 8, the closing of the chamber is given by the iron (4), which acts as the roof of the thermal chamber (3) and floor of the reduction chamber (2).
  • the thermal chamber (3) is made of refractory material, to conserve heat, it is powered by a burner (31) of 250,000 btu or 400,000 btu, depending on the need, and has an outlet (32), which allows heat to be removed generated inside the thermal chamber (3). Said outlet (32) is connected to a chimney that has a vent (321) and a flange (322).
  • the equipment (1) includes a perforated sheet (8), preferably in aluminum since this material provides a good heat transfer.
  • the sheet (8) is supported by weighing cell-type springs (81), which provide information on the weight of the material to be treated.
  • the number of springs (81) ranges from 6 to 10 springs.
  • Said sheet (8) is located on the plate (4), maintaining a distance ranging from 5 cm to 10 cm.
  • the length and width of the sheet (8) corresponds between 80% and 95% of the dimensions of the plate (4).
  • said sheet (8) has an unevenness (82) towards the lateral edges of the reduction chamber (2).
  • the equipment comprises a condensing tank (91) for the treatment of spills, because although they leave the unit with parameters that are within the values allowed by the standard, the condenser allows the liquid discharge and controlled, which is desirable in the extreme case that any of the parameters of the Shedding is outside the values admitted in the standard, as could be the case with the temperature parameter.
  • the unit (10) comprises an electrical control panel that regulates the resistance supply (5), the burner (31) and the filling pump of the feeder tank (7), where the alkaline mixture
  • the relief valve connected to one of the inlets (26) is calibrated slightly above other control elements, such as the manometer, thermometer, pressure switch and thermostat, in order to avoid Accidents in extreme cases.
  • the equipment (1) of the present invention may optionally comprise a brake located on the electrical control panel, which allows the operator to close the energy passage in the event that any emergency occurs.
  • the equipment is built in 304 stainless steel of different sizes and sizes and the slab is made of carbon steel.
  • the process for the reduction and final disposal of organic waste by alkaline hydrolysis which comprises the steps of:
  • the material to be reduced and / or transformed is selected from the group consisting of organic waste, hazardous hospital, biological, pathological, pet, meat, corpse, exhumations or any other waste.
  • the control accessories are previously calibrated to the necessary pressure and temperature, so that the equipment is automatically turned off in the event that the equipment operator is neglected and the pressure and temperature reach the set limit.
  • controls such as pressure gauge and thermometer are calibrated so that the operator can complete the process at any time, preventing the equipment from reaching the limit values calibrated on the pressure switch and / or the thermostat.
  • the burner can be turned on again for 2 minutes and simultaneously, turn on a vacuum pump that goes connected to the equipment for this purpose.
  • the total reduction time depends on the amount of waste that is being processed, but the estimated values fluctuate between 20 and 100 minutes, the average reduction time for pets being between 45 to 60 minutes, while the reduction time for human bodies It ranges from 80 to 100 minutes.
  • the equipment of the present invention far exceeds the parameters required by the closest equipment in the state of the art.
  • the tests carried out allowed us to establish that gas consumption is minimal, since it is only used for 4 minutes at the beginning of the process and 2 to 3 minutes at the end of the process, which significantly reduces the costs associated with this resource and therefore, the costs of the total process, especially when compared to the costs of the Resomation process, which requires electrical energy for its operation.
  • a relevant benefit of the equipment disclosed here is that it is 100% environmentally friendly, since it includes landfill management, while the waste from the Resomation-developed device goes directly to the sewer.
  • Another advantage of the present invention over other equipment is that once the process is finished, the equipment can be depressurized immediately, since the alkaline vapors and residues resulting from the process are sent to a dumping tank where it condenses, solids and fats are separated among others and finally, the arrangement of them is made.
  • feeder tank (7) independent of the reduction chamber (2), that allows to apply and mix the appropriate amount of alkali for each process, and is designed so that the alkali returns, when it is preparing organic fertilizer, since it is mineralized there according to the desired formulation.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to equipment for reducing organic waste and for its final disposal, such as hazardous hospital waste, anatomic pathological waste, pet corpses, meat waste, human corpses, and reduction and transformation of vegetable material (biomass) in organic fertilizers and soil improvers, characterised in that it comprises a vault-like reduction chamber (2) above a rectangular U-shaped thermal chamber (3). These chambers are separated by a board (4), wherein the rear portion of the board (4) has a longitudinal, central slot joined to a channel (41) with a semicircular bottom, in which the resistor (5) is arranged, and this channel (41) in turn comprises an outlet (42) through which the processed material is withdrawn, the channel (41) being located in the inner portion of the U formed by the thermal chamber (3). The invention also relates to the reduction and final disposal process carried out with the equipment described. The equipment has the advantage of a low water and energy consumption, and of eliminating the emission of dioxins, carbon dioxide and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) into the atmosphere; it also makes it possible to obtain saponified fats and tallows that can be directly used to manufacture other by-products such as soap, degreasers and detergents, and high-grade calcium for preparing fertilizers, mineralised salt, concentrates, etc.

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EQUIPO Y PROCESO PARA LA REDUCCIÓN Y DISPOSICIÓN FINAL DE RESIDUOS ORGÁNICOS MEDIANTE HIDRÓLISIS ALCALINA  EQUIPMENT AND PROCESS FOR THE REDUCTION AND FINAL DISPOSAL OF ORGANIC WASTE BY ALKALINE HYDROLYSIS

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La presente invención se refiere a un equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos, tales como residuos hospitalarios peligrosos, residuos anatomo patológicos, reducción esquelética de mascotas, cárnicos, reducción esquelética de humanos, y reducción y transformación de material vegetal (biomasa) en abonos orgánicos y mejoradores de suelos. Este equipo tiene la ventaja de presentar un bajo consumo de agua y energía, y de eliminar la emisión de dioxinas, dióxido de carbono y los compuestos orgánicos persistentes (COPs) a la atmosfera. The present invention relates to equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste, such as hazardous hospital waste, pathological anatomical waste, skeletal reduction of pets, meat, skeletal reduction of humans, and reduction and transformation of plant material (biomass) in organic fertilizers and soil improvers. This equipment has the advantage of presenting a low consumption of water and energy, and eliminating the emission of dioxins, carbon dioxide and persistent organic compounds (POPs) into the atmosphere.

Adicionalmente, el equipo permite que las grasas y sebos, derivados de la reducción de residuos cárnicos procedentes de las Plantas de Beneficio Animal, queden saponificadas para la fabricación inmediata de otros subproductos como el jabón, desengrasantes y detergentes, y que el calcio, obtenido en la reducción del hueso, sea de óptima calidad para la elaboración de abonos, sal mineralizada, concentrados, etc. Additionally, the equipment allows fats and tallows, derived from the reduction of meat waste from Animal Benefit Plants, to be saponified for the immediate manufacture of other by-products such as soap, degreasers and detergents, and that calcium, obtained in bone reduction, be of optimum quality for the preparation of fertilizers, mineralized salt, concentrates, etc.

Estado de la técnica. En el campo de los equipos de cremación, que sería el principal uso que tendría el equipo de la presente invención se encuentran numerosos documentos dirigidos a hornos crematorios por combustión. Entre ellos se destaca el horno reportado en el documento GB 1341044, que cuenta con un quemador para la recolección de residuos de la cremación, el cual es móvil con el fin de permitir que el residuo caiga del horno. El horno de esta solicitud tiene forma cilindrica y presenta una placa que divide la cámara interna del horno en la parte superior de cremación y la parte inferior de recolección. Sin embargo, dado que el equipo es de combustión, la eliminación o pulverización del cadáver está acompañada de la emisión de contaminantes, especialmente dioxinas. Otra solicitud relacionada con la cremación es la solicitud europea EP 0454513 (D2), que divulga un horno para el tratamiento de desechos que pueden ser incinerados, en donde dicho horno comprende un crisol provisto con un dispositivo de calentamiento, un conducto para la entrega de la abertura de desechos al fondo del crisol, un conducto para drenar una abertura de baño en el crisol, en un nivel por encima de la boca del conducto para entrega de los desechos. En este dispositivo, la parte superior del crisol se conecta con una cámara de combustión hecha de material refractario, en donde la cámara se comunica, por medio de un pasaje de laberinto definido en una bóveda refractaria, hacia la parte superior, con una cámara de descarga y un conducto de entrega que contiene abertura de oxígeno hacia la cámara de combustión. Nuevamente, el equipo reportado es un equipo de combustión, donde la eliminación o pulverización del cadáver está acompañada de la emisión de contaminantes, especialmente dioxinas. Así mismo, se encuentra la solicitud KR 2010002171 1 que enseña un aparato para el desecho de cadáveres que utiliza un calentador provisto para reducir el tiempo de ensamble al acoplar una cubierta y un horno de calentamiento con un cilindro giratorio de cubierta, en donde dicho aparato de desecho comprende un horno de calentamiento de cuerpo o cadáver con una entrada y un espacio de almacenamiento de agua; una unidad calentadora, la cual calienta el agua en el espacio de almacenamiento de agua; una unidad de cubierta, la cual cierra la entrada del horno calentador de cuerpo; un medidor de presión, el cual mide la presión del horno y muestra la presión medida; una unidad de control del calentador, que controla la operación de la unidad calentadora de acuerdo con la presión del horno; y una unidad de seguridad de presión, que mantienen la presión del horno por debajo de la presión predeterminada. Aunque este equipo incorpora el concepto de resistencias internas dentro de la cámara, la combustión es la base para la eliminación de los residuos, lo que implica la emisión a la atmósfera de dioxinas y otros contaminantes. Adicionalmente, la cantidad de agua y energía requeridas en este caso son muy elevadas. State of the art In the field of cremation equipment, which would be the main use of the equipment of the present invention are numerous documents directed to combustion cremation furnaces. Among them, the oven reported in GB 1341044 stands out, which has a burner for the collection of cremation waste, which is mobile in order to allow the residue to fall from the oven. The furnace of this application is cylindrical and has a plate that divides the inner chamber of the oven at the top of cremation and the bottom of collection. However, since the equipment is combustion, the removal or spraying of the corpse is accompanied by the emission of pollutants, especially dioxins. Another request related to cremation is European application EP 0454513 (D2), which discloses a furnace for the treatment of waste that can be incinerated, wherein said furnace comprises a crucible provided with a heating device, a conduit for the delivery of the waste opening at the bottom of the crucible, a conduit for draining a bath opening in the crucible, at a level above the mouth of the conduit for delivery of the waste. In this device, the upper part of the crucible is connected to a combustion chamber made of refractory material, where the chamber communicates, by means of a labyrinth passage defined in a refractory vault, towards the upper part, with a chamber of discharge and a delivery duct containing oxygen opening to the combustion chamber. Again, the reported equipment is a combustion equipment, where the removal or spraying of the body is accompanied by the emission of pollutants, especially dioxins. Likewise, there is the application KR 2010002171 1 which teaches an apparatus for the disposal of bodies that uses a heater provided to reduce the assembly time when coupling a cover and a heating oven with a rotating cover cylinder, wherein said apparatus waste includes a body or carcass heating furnace with an inlet and a water storage space; a heating unit, which heats the water in the water storage space; a cover unit, which closes the entrance of the body heater oven; a pressure gauge, which measures the oven pressure and shows the measured pressure; a heater control unit, which controls the operation of the heating unit according to the oven pressure; and a pressure safety unit, which keep the oven pressure below the predetermined pressure. Although this team incorporates the concept of internal resistances inside the chamber, combustion is the basis for the elimination of waste, which implies the emission into the atmosphere of dioxins and other pollutants. Additionally, the amount of water and energy required in this case is very high.

Sumado a los documentos mencionados anteriormente, se cita la solicitud KR 20100053396, relacionada con un incinerador de cremación que utiliza microondas, el cual está provisto para producir cristales fuertes mediante la eliminación de polvo de hierro de las cenizas, en donde dicho incinerador tiene una forma sustancialmente cilindrica y permite cremar y triturar los restos en cenizas. Dicho horno cuenta con una placa cerámica, donde se ubican las cenizas y las microondas se aplican a través de una placa metálica en el fondo del horno para calentar dichas cenizas, para luego aplicar frío y enfriarlas por un tiempo predeterminado, formando el material enfriado en cristales circulares en un dispositivo de post-tratamiento. En este caso, la incineración está basada en el uso de microondas y una serie de placas de cerámica y metal, que permiten aplicar un tratamiento de cambios abruptos de temperatura para formar cristales, hecho que implica el uso de tecnologías complejas y un gran consumo de energía, lo que al final representa un aumento en los costos de operación. In addition to the documents mentioned above, the application KR 20100053396, related to a cremation incinerator using microwaves, is provided, which is provided to produce strong crystals by removing iron dust from the ashes, where said incinerator has a shape substantially cylindrical and allows to creme and crush the remains in ashes. Said oven has a ceramic plate, where the ashes are located and the microwaves are applied through a metal plate at the bottom of the oven to heat said ashes, then apply cold and cool them for a predetermined time, forming the cooled material in circular crystals in a post-treatment device. In this case, the incineration is based on the use of microwaves and a series of ceramic and metal plates, which allow to apply a treatment of abrupt temperature changes to form crystals, a fact that implies the use of complex technologies and a large consumption of energy, which in the end represents an increase in operating costs.

Los equipos mencionados anteriormente son equipos basados en la combustión, lo que implica la emisión contaminantes atmosféricos resultantes de la cremación, tales como las dioxinas, el dióxido de carbono, azufre y muchas otras sustancias contaminantes difíciles de controlar con la tecnología actual y que hacen parte del llamado grupo de los gases de efecto invernadero (G.E.I). Entre ellos las de mayor impacto negativo para el ambiente son las dioxinas, que pertenecen a la llamada «docena sucia» , un grupo de productos químicos peligrosos que forman parte de contaminantes orgánicos persistentes (COPs). Las dioxinas se encuentran en el medio ambiente y se acumulan en la cadena alimentaria, principalmente en el tejido adiposo de los animales, donde son muy solubles. Una vez en el alimento, las dioxinas se tornan altamente perjudiciales para los humanos, quienes se ven expuestos a ellas cuando consumen productos cárnicos y lácteos, pescados y mariscos. Este hecho ha llevado a que numerosas autoridades nacionales ejecuten programas de seguimiento de los artículos alimentarios, pues las dioxinas tienen elevada toxicidad y pueden provocar problemas de reproducción y desarrollo, afectar el sistema inmunitario, interferir con hormonas y, de ese modo, causar cáncer, lo que ha llevado a que los expertos, las consideren como una de las sustancias más peligrosa. Al punto que en el protocolo de Estocolmo se obliga a los países miembros reducir los COPs al máximo, especialmente las dioxinas. The equipment mentioned above is combustion-based equipment, which implies the emission of air pollutants resulting from cremation, such as dioxins, carbon dioxide, sulfur and many other polluting substances difficult to control with current technology and which are part of the so-called group of greenhouse gases (GHG). Among them, the ones with the greatest negative impact on the environment are dioxins, which belong to the so-called "dirty dozen," a group of hazardous chemicals that are part of persistent organic pollutants (POPs). Dioxins are found in the environment and accumulate in the food chain, mainly in the adipose tissue of animals, where they are very soluble. Once in the food, dioxins become highly harmful to humans, who are exposed to them when they consume meat and dairy products, fish and shellfish. This fact has led many national authorities to implement programs to monitor food items, since dioxins have high toxicity and can cause reproductive and developmental problems, affect the immune system, interfere with hormones and thereby cause cancer, which has led experts to consider them as one of the most dangerous substances. To the point that the Stockholm protocol obliges member countries to reduce POPs to a maximum, especially dioxins.

Así las cosas, se requería una tecnología que permitiera la reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos que no generara emisiones atmosféricas ni olores. Thus, a technology was required that allowed the reduction and final disposal of organic waste that would not generate atmospheric emissions or odors.

Consciente de esta situación se desarrolló la invención de la patente española ES2371990, que se refiere un proceso de incineración basado en hidrólisis alcalina. La solicitud en cuestión se refiere a una unidad de hidrólisis y a un ataúd para uso en un proceso de hidrólisis alcalina. El ataúd comprende un receptáculo disoluble para el cadáver, siendo el receptáculo disoluble en el proceso de hidrólisis alcalina. Aware of this situation, the invention of the Spanish patent ES2371990 was developed, which refers to an incineration process based on alkaline hydrolysis. The application in question refers to a hydrolysis unit and a coffin for use in an alkaline hydrolysis process. The coffin comprises a dissolvable receptacle for the corpse, the receptacle being dissolvable in the alkaline hydrolysis process.

Esta solicitud también describe el método de disposición del cadáver, el cual incluye las etapas de colocar el cadáver en un ataúd que comprende un receptáculo disoluble; colocar el ataúd en una unidad de hidrólisis alcalina; y adicionar agua con el químico, que es hidróxido de potasio, en la unidad de hidrólisis alcalina. Esto para romper el cadáver en un componente líquido y un componente residual de hueso y para disolver el receptáculo disoluble del ataúd mediante la hidrólisis alcalina. De acuerdo con la descripción, la unidad de hidrólisis alcalina (10) comprende un recipiente a presión (12) de acero inoxidable, con una capacidad de 304L/316L, alcanza una temperatura de trabajo de 180 °C y tiene una puerta (14) de acero Inoxidable con un asa (16). El recipiente a presión (12) está montado sobre una plataforma móvil, es decir, el recipiente a presión (12) tiene patas (18) y una plataforma móvil (20). Las patas (18) están provistas de soportes de elevación (22). El recipiente a presión es hueco, y define una cámara (24) dentro del recipiente a presión (12). Dentro de la cámara (24) hay una barra de pulverización (26), que está montada en la parte superior de la cámara (24). La barra de pulverización (26) es alargada, y tiene boquillas (28) distribuidas en toda su longitud. La barra de pulverización (26) tiene una entrada de agua (30). This application also describes the method of disposition of the body, which includes the steps of placing the body in a coffin comprising a dissolvable receptacle; place the coffin in an alkaline hydrolysis unit; and add water with the chemical, which is potassium hydroxide, in the alkaline hydrolysis unit. This is to break the corpse into a liquid component and a residual bone component and to dissolve the dissolvable coffin receptacle by alkaline hydrolysis. According to the description, the alkaline hydrolysis unit (10) comprises a stainless steel pressure vessel (12), with a capacity of 304L / 316L, reaches a working temperature of 180 ° C and has a door (14) Stainless steel with a handle (16). The pressure vessel (12) is mounted on a mobile platform, that is, the pressure vessel (12) has legs (18) and a mobile platform (20). The legs (18) are provided with lifting supports (22). The pressure vessel is hollow, and defines a chamber (24) within the pressure vessel (12). Inside the chamber (24) there is a spray bar (26), which is mounted on the top of the chamber (24). The spray bar (26) is elongated, and has nozzles (28) distributed throughout its length. The spray bar (26) has a water inlet (30).

En el fondo y al final de la cámara (24), en la posición más alejada de la puerta (14), hay un drenaje (32) en forma de una apertura en la cámara (24). El drenaje (32) está unido a un conducto de salida. La posición del drenaje lejos de la puerta (14) permite un lavado sencillo. Además, en la cámara (24) hay un tubo de calentamiento/enfriamiento (34) hueco, este tubo de calentamiento/enfriamiento (34) está unido en ambos extremos a un sistema de conductos. Se puede hacer pasar agua caliente, vapor caliente, o agua fría a través del tubo de calentamiento/enfriamiento (34), para regular la temperatura de la cámara (24), según sea necesario. At the bottom and end of the chamber (24), in the position furthest from the door (14), there is a drain (32) in the form of an opening in the chamber (24). The drain (32) is connected to an outlet duct. The position of the drain away from the door (14) allows a simple wash. In addition, in the chamber (24) there is a hollow heating / cooling tube (34), this heating / cooling tube (34) is connected at both ends to a duct system. Hot water, hot steam, or cold water can be passed through the heating / cooling tube (34), to regulate the temperature of the chamber (24), as necessary.

En una alternativa de la invención, la unidad (10) comprende una bandeja de retención de huesos (1 10) que comprende una pieza de bandeja plana 1 12 que recibe el ataúd y un medio de retención de la cabeza 1 14, los cuales son en general una malla perforada de acero inoxidable. La pieza de bandeja 1 12 tiene aproximadamente la misma longitud y anchura que un ataúd y es sustancialmente plana, excepto porque sus dos bordes longitudinales están inclinados hacia arriba alrededor de 30 grados. Estos bordes inclinados hacia arriba forman raíles 1 16, que están provistos de guías de deslizamiento de Politetrafluoroetileno (PTFE) para permitir que la bandeja 1 10 se inserte fácilmente en, y se extraiga de la unidad de hidrólisis alcalina 10. Los raíles 1 16 pueden estar formados de manera integral en el resto de la pieza de bandeja plana 1 12, o pueden estar formados por separado y fijados a la misma. In an alternative of the invention, the unit (10) comprises a bone retention tray (1 10) comprising a flat tray part 1 12 that receives the coffin and a head retention means 1 14, which are in general a perforated stainless steel mesh. Tray piece 1 12 is approximately the same length and width as a coffin and is substantially flat, except that its two longitudinal edges are inclined upward about 30 degrees. These upwardly inclined edges form rails 1 16, which are provided with slide guides of Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) to allow tray 1 10 to be inserted easily in, and removed from the alkaline hydrolysis unit 10. The rails 1 16 may be integrally formed in the rest of the flat tray part 1 12, or they may be formed separately and fixed thereto.

Sumado a lo anterior y de acuerdo con las reivindicaciones 13 y 16, ya era conocido el método de incineración haciendo uso de hidrólisis alcalina, donde el cuerpo se coloca dentro de la cámara (24) y ésta se alimenta con la mezcla química, se adiciona agua y se calienta el interior de la unidad de hidrólisis alcalina (10); conservando al menos cierta cantidad del calor creado; y para usar usarlo cuando la unidad de hidrólisis alcalina (10) se emplea para un cadáver posterior. In addition to the foregoing and according to claims 13 and 16, the method of incineration using alkaline hydrolysis was already known, where the body is placed inside the chamber (24) and it is fed with the chemical mixture, added water and the interior of the alkaline hydrolysis unit (10) is heated; keeping at least a certain amount of heat created; and for use use it when the alkaline hydrolysis unit (10) is used for a posterior corpse.

A pesar del avance que en su momento representó la patente ES2371990, la cantidad de agua, la energía y la cantidad de gas requerido hacen que el proceso efectuado en este equipo sea costoso, pues se requiere llenar, calentar y presurizar el interior del recipiente (12). Adicionalmente, se desea contar con un equipo y un proceso que disminuya los tiempos de reducción y que, por tanto, haga el proceso más eficiente. Despite the progress that the ES2371990 patent represented at the time, the amount of water, energy and the amount of gas required make the process carried out in this equipment expensive, since it is required to fill, heat and pressurize the inside of the container ( 12). Additionally, it is desired to have a team and a process that reduces the reduction times and, therefore, makes the process more efficient.

El equipo de la presente invención no solo supera los problemas asociados a los costos y tiempos de proceso, sino que permite obtener a partir de la reducción de residuos cárnicos procedentes de las plantas de beneficio animales bovinos, subproductos saponificados para fabricación inmediata de nuevos productos como el jabón, desengrasantes y otros. Sumado a lo anterior, el calcio obtenido en la reducción del hueso del mismo proceso es de óptima calidad para la elaboración de abonos, sal mineralizada, concentrados, etc. The equipment of the present invention not only overcomes the problems associated with the costs and process times, but also allows us to obtain from the reduction of meat residues from the bovine animals benefit plants, saponified by-products for immediate manufacture of new products such as Soap, degreasers and others. In addition to the above, the calcium obtained in the bone reduction of the same process is of optimum quality for the production of fertilizers, mineralized salt, concentrates, etc.

Descripción de las figuras. Description of the figures.

Para una mejor comprensión de la invención, se incluyen las siguientes figuras: Figura 1 : Perspectiva posterior del equipo (1 ) de la presente invención sin la tapa posterior (22). Figura 2: Corte transversal del equipo (1 ) de la presente invención. For a better understanding of the invention, the following figures are included: Figure 1: Rear view of the equipment (1) of the present invention without the back cover (22). Figure 2: Cross section of the equipment (1) of the present invention.

Figura 3: Corte longitudinal del equipo (1 ) de la presente invención. Figure 3: Longitudinal section of the equipment (1) of the present invention.

Figura 4: Vista posterior del equipo de la presente invención donde se muestra la tapa posterior (21 ), con el punto de unión para roscadoFigure 4: Rear view of the equipment of the present invention where the rear cover (21) is shown, with the thread attachment point

(21 1 ) de la resistencia (5). (21 1) of the resistance (5).

Figura 5: Perspectiva frontal del equipo de la presente invención, sin la puerta frontal (25) Figure 5: Front perspective of the equipment of the present invention, without the front door (25)

Figura 6A: Vista frontal de la tapa frontal (25) que cierra el equipo de la presente invención. Figure 6A: Front view of the front cover (25) that closes the equipment of the present invention.

Figura 6B: Vista lateral de la tapa frontal (25) que cierra el equipo de la presente invención. Figure 6B: Side view of the front cover (25) that closes the equipment of the present invention.

Figura 7A: Vista frontal de una alternativa de la tapa frontal (25A) que cierra el equipo de la presente invención. Figura 7B: Vista lateral de una alternativa de la tapa frontal (25A) que cierra el equipo de la presente invención. Figure 7A: Front view of an alternative front cover (25A) that closes the equipment of the present invention. Figure 7B: Side view of an alternative front cover (25A) that closes the equipment of the present invention.

Figura 7C: Vista frontal del equipo de la presente invención, sin la puerta frontal (25A) y con el tornillo (25A7), que asegura la tapa (25A) Figure 7C: Front view of the equipment of the present invention, without the front door (25A) and with the screw (25A7), which secures the cover (25A)

Figura 8: Plancha (4) del equipo de la presente invención Figura 9: Cámara térmica (3) del equipo de la presente invención. Figure 8: Iron (4) of the equipment of the present invention Figure 9: Thermal chamber (3) of the equipment of the present invention.

Detalle de descripción Description Detail

La presente invención consiste en un equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) que comprende en su parte superior una cámara de reducción (2), tipo bóveda, y en su parte inferior una cámara térmica (3) en forma de "U" rectangular, dichas cámaras están separadas por una plancha (4), donde la plancha (4) presenta en su parte posterior un corte central longitudinal unido a un canal (41 ) con fondo semicircular, donde se aloja la resistencia (5), y este canal (41 ) presenta a su vez un orificio de salida (42), a través del cual se extrae el material resultante del proceso, donde la plancha (4) se coloca de forma que el canal (41 ) se ubique en la parte interior de la "U" de la cámara térmica (3), esta última presenta un quemador (31 ) y una salida (32), tal como se muestra en la Figura 1 y 2 The present invention consists of an equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) comprising in its upper part a reduction chamber (2), vault type, and in its lower part a thermal chamber (3) in the form of " U "rectangular, said chambers are separated by a plate (4), where the plate (4) has a longitudinal central section attached to a channel (41) with a semicircular bottom, where the resistance (5) is housed, and this channel (41) has an exit hole (42), through which the material resulting from the process is extracted, where the plate (4) is placed so that the channel (41) is located in the inside of the "U" of the thermal chamber (3), the latter has a burner (31) and an outlet (32), as shown in Figures 1 and 2

El canal (41 ) genera un espacio interno que coincide con el punto de unión (21 1 ), soldado a la tapa posterior (21 ) de la cámara de reducción (2). A través de dicho punto de unión (21 1 ) se introduce la resistencia (5), que fija su posición mediante la brida de la resistencia (51 ), que se rosca en el punto de unión (21 1 ), garantizando que dicha resistencia, que va dentro de la cámara de reducción (2), se aloje en el canal (41 ) y quede al mismo nivel de la plancha (4). Preferiblemente, la resistencia (5) utiliza 13.5 Kw/h. El detalle de la posición de la resistencia (5) al interior de la cámara de reducción y el punto de entrada de la misma puede ser visto en las Figuras 3 y 4. The channel (41) generates an internal space that coincides with the junction point (21 1), welded to the back cover (21) of the reduction chamber (2). Through said junction point (21 1) the resistance (5) is introduced, which fixes its position by means of the resistance flange (51), which is threaded at the junction point (21 1), ensuring that said resistance , which goes inside the reduction chamber (2), stays in the channel (41) and is at the same level as the iron (4). Preferably, the resistance (5) uses 13.5 Kw / h. The detail of the position of the resistance (5) inside the reduction chamber and the entry point thereof can be seen in Figures 3 and 4.

La cámara de reducción (2) presenta en su parte frontal una pista externa (22) con una pista interna (23) y un anillo de cierre (24), mostradas en las Figuras 3 y 5. El anillo de cierre (24) está unido a la superficie frontal de la pista externa (22), presenta un empaque (221 ), dicho anillo (24) presenta unos pasadores (241 ) donde ajusta la tapa (25) The reduction chamber (2) has in its front part an external track (22) with an internal track (23) and a closing ring (24), shown in Figures 3 and 5. The closing ring (24) is attached to the front surface of the outer race (22), has a gasket (221), said ring (24) has pins (241) where it adjusts the cover (25)

En una modalidad de la invención, dicha tapa frontal (25) es una puerta tipo araña, con un sistema de cierre (252), que incluye una manija (253), pasadores (254) y unas barras pivotantes (255). Las barras pivotantes (255) se extienden o se contraen dependiendo del sentido en que se gira la manija (253). Cuando se ajusta la tapa (25) y se gira la manija para cerrar la cámara de reducción (2), las barras pivotantes (255) se extienden introduciéndose en el anillo de cierre (24) y los pasadores (241 ) traban las barras y sella la cámara (2). De manera simultánea, la contratapa interior (251 ) de la tapa frontal (25) sella contra la pista interna (23). Esta combinación de tapa (25) y contratapa (251 ) es la que garantiza un doble hermetismo que evita cualquier fuga del material que se encuentra en el interior de la cámara (2). Los elementos mencionados anteriormente son mostrados en las Figuras 5 y 6A/6B. In one embodiment of the invention, said front cover (25) is a spider-type door, with a locking system (252), which includes a handle (253), pins (254) and pivoting bars (255). The pivot bars (255) extend or contract depending on the direction in which the handle (253) is rotated. When the cover (25) is adjusted and the handle is turned to close the reduction chamber (2), the pivoting bars (255) extend into the closing ring (24) and the pins (241) lock the bars and seal the chamber (2). Simultaneously, the inner cover (251) of the front cover (25) seals against the inner race (23). This combination of cover (25) and back cover (251) is the one that guarantees a double seal that prevents any leakage of the material that is inside the chamber (2). The elements mentioned above are shown in Figures 5 and 6A / 6B.

En otra modalidad de la invención, la tapa frontal (25A) comprende una contratapa (25A1 ), que sella la cámara de reducción con la pista interna (23), la contratapa (25A1 ) fijada por un tornillo (25A2) que atraviesa la tapa frontal (25A) mediante un buje con rosca interna (25A3). En extremo posterior del tornillo (25A2), se encuentra una caja con rodamiento interior (25A4), que va soldada a la contratapa (25A1 ) y permite que el tornillo (25A2) gire libremente sobre el mismo y la rosca del buje (25A3) empuja el tornillo (25A2), que se gira por la acción de un volante externo (25A5). El mecanismo llega al centro de la contratapa (25A1 ), es decir por encima del centro de la tapa frontal (25A). Adicionalmente, esta tapa (25A1 ) presenta una ranura lateral (25A6), que permite el cierre previo de dicha tapa (25A1 ), fijándola mediante un tornillo (25A7) que sale sobre la pista frontal (23) y se aprieta con un volante hembra más pequeño, el cual no se muestra en las figuras. Una vez cerrada la tapa frontal (25A), se ajusta la contratapa interna (25A1 ) girando el volante (25A5) con el tornillo (25A2) para sellar la cámara de reducción (2). Así mismo, la tapa (25A) presenta una guía de la contratapa (25A8), que garantiza que la contratapa (25A1 ) no gire mientras el tornillo (25A2) este girando. Complementando esta modalidad, Los elementos mencionados anteriormente son mostrados en las Figuras 7A/7B/7C. In another embodiment of the invention, the front cover (25A) comprises a back cover (25A1), which seals the reduction chamber with the inner race (23), the back cover (25A1) fixed by a screw (25A2) that passes through the cover front (25A) by means of a bushing with internal thread (25A3). At the rear end of the screw (25A2), there is a box with inner bearing (25A4), which is welded to the back cover (25A1) and allows the screw (25A2) to turn freely on it and the bushing thread (25A3) Push the screw (25A2), which is turned by the action of an external flywheel (25A5). The mechanism reaches the center of the back cover (25A1), that is, above the center of the front cover (25A). Additionally, this cover (25A1) has a side groove (25A6), which allows the previous closing of said cover (25A1), fixing it by means of a screw (25A7) that comes out on the front track (23) and is tightened with a female handwheel smaller, which is not shown in the figures. Once the front cover (25A) is closed, the internal cover (25A1) is adjusted by turning the handwheel (25A5) with the screw (25A2) to seal the reduction chamber (2). Also, the lid (25A) It presents a guide of the back cover (25A8), which guarantees that the back cover (25A1) does not turn while the screw (25A2) is turning. Complementing this modality, the elements mentioned above are shown in Figures 7A / 7B / 7C.

Sumado a los elementos ya mencionados, la cámara de reducción (2), comprende otras entradas (26) a las cuales se conectan elementos de control tales como, manómetro, termómetro, presostato, termostato, válvula de alivio o seguridad, bypass, bomba de vacío, entrada de la mezcla entre otras. Así mismo, dicha cámara de reducción (2) se caracteriza por tener un recubrimiento (27) y puede incluir un nivel de agua en vidrio (28) o sensores internos que determina el nivel de líquido o de mezcla al interior de la misma. In addition to the aforementioned elements, the reduction chamber (2), comprises other inputs (26) to which control elements such as, manometer, thermometer, pressure switch, thermostat, relief or safety valve, bypass, pump are connected empty, mix input among others. Likewise, said reduction chamber (2) is characterized by having a coating (27) and can include a level of water in glass (28) or internal sensors that determines the level of liquid or mixture inside it.

En una alternativa de la invención, la plancha (4) presenta una inclinación (43) hacia la zona central, específicamente hacia el canal (41 ), en procura de facilitar que todo residuo se deslice hacia el canal (41 ) y de allí pueda ser retirado a través del orificio de salida (42), permitiendo que no se acumulen restos en la cámara de reducción (2), una vez finalizado el proceso. Las dimensiones de dicho orificio (42) fluctúan entre 5 cm a 13 cm, preferiblemente, 7,62 cm (3 pulgadas). Los diferentes ángulos de la inclinación (43) pueden ser observados en las Figuras 2, 3 y 7. In an alternative of the invention, the plate (4) has an inclination (43) towards the central area, specifically towards the channel (41), in order to facilitate that all waste slides towards the channel (41) and from there it can be removed through the exit orifice (42), allowing no debris to accumulate in the reduction chamber (2), once the process is finished. The dimensions of said hole (42) range from 5 cm to 13 cm, preferably 7.62 cm (3 inches). The different angles of inclination (43) can be observed in Figures 2, 3 and 7.

En cuanto a la cámara térmica (3), ésta es una cámara abierta en su parte superior, como se ilustra en la Figura 8, el cierre de la cámara está dado por la plancha (4), que actúa como techo de la cámara térmica (3) y piso de la cámara de reducción (2). La cámara térmica (3) está elaborada en material refractario, para conservar el calor, es alimentado por un quemador (31 ) de 250.000 btu o de 400.000 btu, según la necesidad, y tiene una salida (32), que permite eliminar el calor generado dentro de la cámara térmica (3). Dicha salida (32) se encuentra conectada con una chimenea que presenta un desfogue (321 ) y una brida (322). Debido a la potencia calorífica del quemador (3), éste se enciende en promedio ocho (8) minutos durante el proceso; 4 minutos al comienzo para precalentar el equipo y 4 minutos para secar el residuo, y sacar humedad al residuo tratado mediante una bomba de vacío, conectada a una de las entradas de la cámara de reducción, estos tiempos de encendido hacen que el consumo de gas sea mínimo, y, por tanto, los costos relativos a este recurso son absolutamente bajos. As for the thermal chamber (3), this is an open chamber in its upper part, as illustrated in Figure 8, the closing of the chamber is given by the iron (4), which acts as the roof of the thermal chamber (3) and floor of the reduction chamber (2). The thermal chamber (3) is made of refractory material, to conserve heat, it is powered by a burner (31) of 250,000 btu or 400,000 btu, depending on the need, and has an outlet (32), which allows heat to be removed generated inside the thermal chamber (3). Said outlet (32) is connected to a chimney that has a vent (321) and a flange (322). Due to the heat output of the burner (3), it burns on average eight (8) minutes during the process; 4 minutes at the beginning to preheat the equipment and 4 minutes to dry the residue, and remove moisture to the treated waste by means of a vacuum pump, connected to one of the inlets of the reduction chamber, these ignition times cause gas consumption be minimal, and therefore the costs related to this resource are absolutely low.

En otra modalidad de la invención, el equipo (1 ) incluye una lámina perforada (8), preferiblemente en aluminio ya que este material proporciona una buena transferencia de calor. La lámina (8) está apoyada en resortes tipo célula de pesaje (81 ), los cuales suministran información sobre el peso del material a tratar. El número de resortes (81 ) oscila entre 6 y 10 resortes. Dicha lámina (8) se ubica sobre la plancha (4), manteniendo una distancia que oscila entre 5 cm y 10 cm. El largo y ancho de la lámina (8) corresponde entre el 80% y 95% de las dimensiones de la plancha (4). Opcionalmente, dicha lámina (8) presenta un desnivel (82) hacia los bordes laterales de la cámara de reducción (2). In another embodiment of the invention, the equipment (1) includes a perforated sheet (8), preferably in aluminum since this material provides a good heat transfer. The sheet (8) is supported by weighing cell-type springs (81), which provide information on the weight of the material to be treated. The number of springs (81) ranges from 6 to 10 springs. Said sheet (8) is located on the plate (4), maintaining a distance ranging from 5 cm to 10 cm. The length and width of the sheet (8) corresponds between 80% and 95% of the dimensions of the plate (4). Optionally, said sheet (8) has an unevenness (82) towards the lateral edges of the reduction chamber (2).

En una alternativa de la invención el equipo comprende un tanque mezclador alimentador (7), previamente aforado, donde se mezcla el álcali con el agua y dicho tanque (7) está unido a la cámara de reducción (2) mediante uniones, universales, codos, Ts y tuberías (71 ) y envía la mezcla a la cámara de reducción (2) mediante una bomba centrifuga (no mostrada en las figuras) controlada por válvulas que llegan a una de las entradas (26) de dicha cámara de reducción (2). Preferiblemente, dicha uniones y tuberías son de media 1 ,27 cm (0,5 pulgada). In an alternative of the invention the equipment comprises a feeder mixing tank (7), previously graduated, where the alkali is mixed with the water and said tank (7) is connected to the reduction chamber (2) by joints, universal, elbows , Ts and pipes (71) and sends the mixture to the reduction chamber (2) by means of a centrifugal pump (not shown in the figures) controlled by valves that reach one of the inlets (26) of said reduction chamber (2) ). Preferably, said joints and pipes are on average 1.27 cm (0.5 inch).

En una alternativa de invención el equipo comprende un tanque condensador (91 ) para el tratamiento de vertidos, pues aunque los mismos salen de la unidad con parámetros que se encuentran dentro de los valores permisibles por la norma, el condensador permite hacer la descarga líquida y controlada, lo cual resulta deseable en el caso extremo que alguno de los parámetros del vertimiento se encuentre por fuera de los valores admitidos en la norma, como podría suceder con el parámetro temperatura. In an alternative invention, the equipment comprises a condensing tank (91) for the treatment of spills, because although they leave the unit with parameters that are within the values allowed by the standard, the condenser allows the liquid discharge and controlled, which is desirable in the extreme case that any of the parameters of the Shedding is outside the values admitted in the standard, as could be the case with the temperature parameter.

En una alternativa de invención una de las entradas (26) a la cámara de reducción (2) está conectada una bomba de vacío (92), que contribuye también al secado rápido y limpio del residuo tratado, en especial cuando se trata de cenizas resultantes de la reducción esquelética de cadáveres, tanto humanos como de mascotas u otros, o del hueso resultante de la reducción de cárnicos. En una modalidad preferida de la invención, todo el conjunto del equipo (1 ) está soportado por una base formada por una estructura metálica, preferiblemente con ruedas, que proporciona la altura acorde con la camilla donde se trasladaran los cadáveres tanto humanos como de mascotas, según sea el caso. Adicional a los elementos ya mencionados, la unidad (10) comprende un tablero de control eléctrico que regula la alimentación de la resistencia (5), el quemador (31 ) y la bomba de llenado del tanque alimentador (7), donde se realiza la mezcla alcalina. En otra alternativa de la invención, la válvula de alivio conectada a una de las entradas (26), está calibrada ligeramente por encima de otros elementos de control, como son el manómetro, el termómetro, el presostato y el termostato, a fin de evitar accidentes en casos extremos. Así mismo, el equipo (1 ) de la presente invención puede opcionalmente comprende un freno ubicado en el tablero de control eléctrico, el cual permite al operario cerrar el paso de energía en el evento que se presente cualquier emergencia. Preferiblemente el equipo es construido en acero inoxidable 304 de diferentes medidas y calibres y el planchón es de acero al carbono. De otra parte, también es parte de la presente invención el proceso para la reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos mediante hidrólisis alcalina, que comprende las etapas de: In an alternative invention, one of the inlets (26) to the reduction chamber (2) is connected to a vacuum pump (92), which also contributes to the quick and clean drying of the treated waste, especially when it comes to resulting ashes of the skeletal reduction of corpses, both human and pet or others, or of the bone resulting from the reduction of meat. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the whole set of equipment (1) is supported by a base formed by a metal structure, preferably with wheels, which provides the height according to the stretcher where both human and pet corpses will be moved, according to the case. In addition to the elements already mentioned, the unit (10) comprises an electrical control panel that regulates the resistance supply (5), the burner (31) and the filling pump of the feeder tank (7), where the alkaline mixture In another alternative of the invention, the relief valve connected to one of the inlets (26), is calibrated slightly above other control elements, such as the manometer, thermometer, pressure switch and thermostat, in order to avoid Accidents in extreme cases. Likewise, the equipment (1) of the present invention may optionally comprise a brake located on the electrical control panel, which allows the operator to close the energy passage in the event that any emergency occurs. Preferably the equipment is built in 304 stainless steel of different sizes and sizes and the slab is made of carbon steel. On the other hand, the process for the reduction and final disposal of organic waste by alkaline hydrolysis, which comprises the steps of:

A. Introducir el material a reducir y/o transformar dentro de la cámara de reducción (2) y cerrar herméticamente dicha cámara (2), A. Insert the material to be reduced and / or transform into the reduction chamber (2) and seal said chamber (2),

B. Aplicar el álcali a un tanque alimentador (7) previamente aforado, C1 . Alimentar la cámara de reducción (2) con la solución de álcali proveniente del tanque alimentador (7),  B. Apply the alkali to a previously graduated feeder tank (7), C1. Feed the reduction chamber (2) with the alkali solution from the feeder tank (7),

C2. Simultáneamente, encender el quemador de gas (31 ) de la cámara térmica (3) cubierta por la plancha (4) para precalentar la cámara de reducción (2) durante 3 a 10 minutos, mientras que el tanque alimentador (7) termina la etapa de llenado,  C2 Simultaneously, turn on the gas burner (31) of the thermal chamber (3) covered by the iron (4) to preheat the reduction chamber (2) for 3 to 10 minutes, while the feeder tank (7) ends the stage filling,

D. Encender la resistencia para elevar la temperatura y la presión al interior de la cámara hasta alcanzar los valores pre-establecidos para cada reducción, según sea el material a procesar y/o transformar, durante 45 a 75 minutos.  D. Turn on the resistance to raise the temperature and pressure inside the chamber until reaching the pre-established values for each reduction, depending on the material to be processed and / or transformed, for 45 to 75 minutes.

E. Conducir el vapor alcalino resultante del proceso, el cual lleva consigo el residuo a un condensador, donde se realiza la separación de sólidos y/o grasas según sea el residuo tratado y se genera un vertimiento neutro que puede ser enviado al alcantarillado o eliminarse por evaporación solar o evaporación mecánica forzada, que reduce a cero el vertimiento, y  E. Conduct the alkaline vapor resulting from the process, which carries the waste with it to a condenser, where the separation of solids and / or fats is carried out according to the treated waste and a neutral discharge is generated that can be sent to the sewer or eliminated by solar evaporation or forced mechanical evaporation, which reduces the spill to zero, and

F. Despresurizar el equipo inmediatamente.  F. Depressurize the equipment immediately.

El material a reducir y/o transformar es seleccionado del grupo que consiste de residuo orgánico, residuos hospitalarios peligrosos, biológicos, anatomopatologicos, mascotas, cárnicos, cadáveres, exhumaciones o cualquier otro. En una modalidad preferida, los accesorios de control son previamente calibrados a la presión y temperatura necesaria, de modo que el equipo se apague automáticamente en caso que el operario del equipo se descuide y la presión y temperatura lleguen al límite establecido. No obstante, los controles como manómetro y termómetro están calibrados para que el operario pueda finalizar el proceso en cualquier momento, evitando que el equipo llegue a los valores limites calibrados en el presostato y/o del termostato. The material to be reduced and / or transformed is selected from the group consisting of organic waste, hazardous hospital, biological, pathological, pet, meat, corpse, exhumations or any other waste. In a preferred embodiment, the control accessories are previously calibrated to the necessary pressure and temperature, so that the equipment is automatically turned off in the event that the equipment operator is neglected and the pressure and temperature reach the set limit. However, controls such as pressure gauge and thermometer are calibrated so that the operator can complete the process at any time, preventing the equipment from reaching the limit values calibrated on the pressure switch and / or the thermostat.

En una etapa opcional, para mayor secado y mejor presentación del residuo cálcico (cenizas) resultante de la reducción de mascotas, cárnicos y similares, se puede encender de nuevo el quemador por espacio de 2 minutos y simultáneamente, encender una bomba de vacío que va conectada al equipo para este fin. El tiempo de reducción total depende de la cantidad de residuo que se esté procesando, pero los valores estimados fluctúan entre 20 y 100 minutos, Siendo el tiempo promedio de reducción para mascotas entre 45 a 60 minutos, mientras que el tiempo de reducción de cadáveres humanos oscila entre 80 a 100 minutos. In an optional stage, for greater drying and better presentation of the calcium residue (ashes) resulting from the reduction of pets, meat and the like, the burner can be turned on again for 2 minutes and simultaneously, turn on a vacuum pump that goes connected to the equipment for this purpose. The total reduction time depends on the amount of waste that is being processed, but the estimated values fluctuate between 20 and 100 minutes, the average reduction time for pets being between 45 to 60 minutes, while the reduction time for human bodies It ranges from 80 to 100 minutes.

EJEMPLOS EXAMPLES

En procura de evidenciar la funcionalidad y las ventajas del equipo de la presente invención, el solicitante adelantó varios ensayos. Entre ellos se destaca el proceso de reducción y disposición final de animal bovino, que incluyó la cabeza con cuernos y las extremidades con cascos, que son dos materiales de difícil reducción y disposición. In order to demonstrate the functionality and advantages of the equipment of the present invention, the applicant advanced several tests. Among them, the process of reduction and final disposition of bovine animals, which included the head with horns and the extremities with hooves, are two materials that are difficult to reduce and dispose.

Basándonos en los resultados de la prueba mencionada, se elaboró el siguiente cuadro comparativo, el cual abarca los principales parámetros para reducción esquelética de cadáveres y los enfrenta contra el equipo de incineración de Resomatión, compañía solicitante de la patente española ES2371990 y líder en el desarrollo de equipos y procesos de incineración basados en hidrólisis alcalina. Los datos recopilados son los siguientes: Based on the results of the aforementioned test, the following comparative table was prepared, which covers the main parameters for skeletal reduction of corpses and confronts them against the incineration equipment of Resomatión, company requesting the Spanish patent ES2371990 and leader in the development of equipment and incineration processes based on alkaline hydrolysis. The data collected are as follows:

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Como se puede establecer a partir de los resultados expuestos, el equipo de la presente invención supera con creces los parámetros requeridos por el equipo más cercano en el estado de la técnica. Sumado a lo anterior, los ensayos realizados permitieron establecer que el consumo de gas es mínimo, pues sólo se utiliza durante 4 minutos al comienzo del proceso y de 2 a 3 minutos al final del mismo, lo que reduce notablemente los costos asociados a este recurso y por ende, los costos del proceso total, más aún si se compara con los costos del proceso de Resomatión, que requiere energía eléctrica para su funcionamiento. As can be established from the results set forth, the equipment of the present invention far exceeds the parameters required by the closest equipment in the state of the art. In addition to the above, the tests carried out allowed us to establish that gas consumption is minimal, since it is only used for 4 minutes at the beginning of the process and 2 to 3 minutes at the end of the process, which significantly reduces the costs associated with this resource and therefore, the costs of the total process, especially when compared to the costs of the Resomation process, which requires electrical energy for its operation.

Adicionalmente, el solicitante estableció que, con el precalentamiento inicial, el tiempo de proceso se optimiza dado que muy rápidamente se alcanzan la temperatura y la presión deseadas para la reducción total, la disminución de estos tiempos permite que el equipo de la presente invención logre la reducción total en tiempos inferiores a los 90 minutos, mientras que el equipo de Resomation emplea mínimo 30 minutos más para alcanzar resultados similares. Additionally, the applicant established that, with the initial preheating, the process time is optimized since the desired temperature and pressure are reached very quickly for the total reduction, the decrease of these times allows the equipment of the present invention to achieve the reduction total in times less than 90 minutes, while the Resomation team uses at least 30 more minutes to achieve similar results.

De igual manera, un beneficio relevante del equipo aquí divulgado es que es 100% amigable con el medio ambiente, puesto que incluye un manejo de los vertimientos, mientras que los residuos del aparto desarrollado por Resomation van directamente a la alcantarilla. Similarly, a relevant benefit of the equipment disclosed here is that it is 100% environmentally friendly, since it includes landfill management, while the waste from the Resomation-developed device goes directly to the sewer.

Otra ventaja de la presente invención sobre otros equipos, incluidos el aparato reportado en ES2371990, es que una vez terminado el proceso, el equipo puede despresurizarse inmediatamente, puesto que los vapores alcalinos y residuos resultantes del proceso son enviados a un tanque de tratamiento de vertimientos donde se condensa, separan sólidos y grasas entre otros y finalmente, se hace la disposición de los mismos. Another advantage of the present invention over other equipment, including the apparatus reported in ES2371990, is that once the process is finished, the equipment can be depressurized immediately, since the alkaline vapors and residues resulting from the process are sent to a dumping tank where it condenses, solids and fats are separated among others and finally, the arrangement of them is made.

Así mismo, resulta conveniente que exista un tanque alimentador (7), independiente de la cámara de reducción (2), que permita aplicar y mezclar la cantidad de álcali apropiada para cada proceso, y está diseñado para que el álcali retorne, cuando se está preparando abono orgánico, ya que allí se mineraliza de acuerdo con la formulación deseada. Likewise, it is convenient that there is a feeder tank (7), independent of the reduction chamber (2), that allows to apply and mix the appropriate amount of alkali for each process, and is designed so that the alkali returns, when it is preparing organic fertilizer, since it is mineralized there according to the desired formulation.

Sumados a los beneficios ya señalados, el consumo de agua es mínimo, dado que se utiliza únicamente la cantidad que recubre el residuo a tratar y éste a su vez, ha sido calculado en el tanque alimentador mezclador, no hay necesidad de llenar totalmente el cilindro, por lo tanto, no hay desperdicio. Los ensayos realizados han determinado que el proceso se efectúa con 2/3 de agua del volumen total de la cámara. De igual manera, el consumo de energía eléctrica se reduce notablemente, ya que sólo hay que presurizar la mitad del cilindro, es decir la sola cámara de reducción, lo cual se logra con una resistencia de 13kw/h. Finalmente, las pruebas efectuadas permiten afirmar que este es el único equipo que transforma el residuo orgánico en abono orgánico y mejoradores de suelos en tan sólo 45 minutos o menos, según el residuo a tratar In addition to the benefits already mentioned, water consumption is minimal, since only the amount that covers the waste to be treated is used and this in turn has been calculated in the mixer feeder tank, there is no need to fully fill the cylinder Therefore, there is no waste. The tests carried out have determined that the process is carried out with 2/3 of the water of the total volume of the chamber. In the same way, the consumption of electrical energy is reduced remarkably, since only one half of the cylinder has to be pressurized, that is to say the single reduction chamber, which is achieved with a resistance of 13kw / h. Finally, the tests carried out allow us to affirm that this is the only equipment that transforms the organic waste into organic fertilizer and soil improvers in just 45 minutes or less, depending on the waste to be treated

Claims

REIVINDICACIONES Un equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) caracterizado porque comprende en su parte superior una cámara de reducción (2), tipo bóveda, y en su parte inferior una cámara térmica (3) en forma de "U" rectangular, dichas cámaras están separadas por una plancha (4), donde la plancha (4) presenta en su parte posterior un corte central longitudinal unido a un canal (41 ) con fondo semicircular, donde se aloja la resistencia (5), y este canal (41 ) presenta a su vez un orificio de salida (42) a través del cual se extrae el material resultante del proceso, donde la plancha (4) se coloca de forma que el canal (41 ) se ubique en la parte interior de la "U" de la cámara térmica (3), que presenta un quemador (31 ) y una salida (32). An equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) characterized in that it comprises in its upper part a reduction chamber (2), vault type, and in its lower part a thermal chamber (3) in the form of a rectangular "U", Said chambers are separated by an iron (4), where the iron (4) has a longitudinal central section attached to a channel (41) with a semicircular bottom, where the resistance (5) is housed, and this channel ( 41) in turn has an exit orifice (42) through which the material resulting from the process is extracted, where the plate (4) is placed so that the channel (41) is located inside the " U "of the thermal chamber (3), which has a burner (31) and an outlet (32). El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque el canal (41 ) genera un espacio interno que coincide con el punto de unión (21 1 ), soldado a la tapa posterior (21 ) de la cámara de reducción (2), la resistencia (5) ingresa a la cámara (2) a través de dicho punto de unión (21 1 ) y se mantiene fija en su posición dentro del canal (41 ), al mismo nivel de la plancha (4), mediante la brida (51 ) que se rosca en el punto de unión (21 1 ), The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the channel (41) generates an internal space that coincides with the junction point (21 1), welded to the back cover (21 ) of the reduction chamber (2), the resistance (5) enters the chamber (2) through said junction point (21 1) and remains fixed in its position within the channel (41), at the same level of the plate (4), by means of the flange (51) that is threaded at the point of attachment (21 1), El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque la cámara de reducción (2) presenta en su parte frontal una pista externa (22), con un empaque (221 ), una pista interna (23), un anillo de cierre (24) y una tapa frontal (25). The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the reduction chamber (2) has on its front an external track (22), with a gasket (221), a track internal (23), a closing ring (24) and a front cover (25). El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 3, caracterizado porque el anillo de cierre (24) está unido a la superficie frontal de la pista externa (22) y presenta unos pasadores (241 ), donde ajustan las barras de pivotante (255) de la tapa frontal (25), mientras que la contratapa interior (251 ) de la tapa frontal (25) sella contra la pista interna (23). The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the closure ring (24) is attached to the front surface of the outer race (22) and has pins (241), where the pivot bars (255) of the lid adjust front (25), while the inner back cover (251) of the front cover (25) seals against the inner race (23). El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 3 o la reivindicación 4, caracterizado porque la puerta frontal (25) comprende un sistema de cierre (252), que incluye una manija (253), pasadores (254) y unas barras pivote (255). The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 3 or claim 4, characterized in that the front door (25) comprises a closing system (252), which includes a handle (253), pins (254) and pivot bars (255). El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 3, caracterizado porque la tapa frontal (25A) comprende una contratapa (25A1 ), que sella la cámara de reducción con la pista interna (23), dicha contratapa (25A1 ) se fija mediante un tornillo (25A2), que atraviesa la tapa frontal (25A) mediante un buje con rosca interna (25A3), el tornillo (25A2) presenta en el extremo posterior una caja con rodamiento interior (25A4), que está soldada a la contratapa (25A1 ) y permite que el tornillo (25A2) gire libremente sobre sí mismo mientras la rosca del buje (25A3) empuja el tornillo (25A2), que gira por la acción de un volante externo (25A5). The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 3, characterized in that the front cover (25A) comprises a back cover (25A1), which seals the reduction chamber with the inner race (23), said back cover (25A1) is fixed by means of a screw (25A2), which crosses the front cover (25A) by means of an internal threaded bushing (25A3), the screw (25A2) has a housing with inner bearing (25A4) at the rear end, which is welded to the back cover (25A1) and allows the screw (25A2) to turn freely on itself while the bushing thread (25A3) pushes the screw (25A2), which rotates by the action of an external flywheel (25A5). El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 6, caracterizado porque la tapa frontal (25A) presenta una ranura lateral (25A6), que permite el cierre de la tapa (25A1 ) mediante un tornillo (25A7), que sale sobre la pista frontal (23) y se aprieta con un volante hembra más pequeño. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 6, characterized in that the front cover (25A) has a side groove (25A6), which allows the lid (25A1) to be closed by means of a screw ( 25A7), which comes out on the front track (23) and is tightened with a smaller female steering wheel. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 7, caracterizado porque la tapa (25A) presenta una guía de la contratapa (25A8), que garantiza que la contratapa (25A1 ) no gire mientras el tornillo (25A2) este girando. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 7, characterized in that the cover (25A) has a guide of the back cover (25A8), which ensures that the back cover (25A1) does not rotate while the screw (25A2) is spinning. 9. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque la cámara de reducción (2) tiene un recubrimiento (27). 10. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque la cámara de reducción (2) además comprende unas entradas (26) a las cuales se conectan elementos de control tales como, manómetro, termómetro, presostato, termostato, válvula de alivio o seguridad, bypass, bomba de vacío, entre otras. 9. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reduction chamber (2) has a coating (27). 10. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the reduction chamber (2) also comprises inputs (26) to which control elements are connected such as, pressure gauge, thermometer, pressure switch, thermostat, relief or safety valve, bypass, vacuum pump, among others. 1 1 . El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 10, caracterizado porque la cámara de reducción (2) incluye adicionalmente un nivel de agua en vidrio o sensores internos que determina el nivel de líquido o de mezcla al interior de la misma. eleven . The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 10, characterized in that the reduction chamber (2) additionally includes a level of water in glass or internal sensors that determines the level of liquid or mixture at inside of it. 12. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque la plancha (4) presenta una inclinación (43) hacia la zona central, específicamente hacia el canal (41 ), para facilitar que todo residuo se deslice hacia el canal (41 ) y de allí pueda ser retirado a través del orificio de salida (42). 12. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the plate (4) has an inclination (43) towards the central area, specifically towards the channel (41), to facilitate that all waste slides into the channel (41) and from there it can be removed through the exit hole (42). 13. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 12, caracterizado porque el diámetro del orificio (42) fluctúa entre 5 cm a 13 cm. 13. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 12, characterized in that the diameter of the hole (42) ranges from 5 cm to 13 cm. 14. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque la cámara térmica (3) ésta abierta en su parte superior y el cierre de la cámara está dado por la plancha (4), que actúa como techo de la cámara térmica (3) y piso de la cámara de reducción (2). 14. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the thermal chamber (3) is open at its top and the chamber is closed by the plate (4) , which acts as a roof of the thermal chamber (3) and floor of the reduction chamber (2). 15. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 , caracterizado porque la cámara térmica (3) está elaborada en material refractario y es alimentada por un quemador (31 ) de 250.000 btu o de 400.000 btu. 15. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the thermal chamber (3) is made of refractory material and is fed by a burner (31) of 250,000 btu or 400,000 btu. 16. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 14, caracterizado porque la cámara térmica (3) tiene una salida (32), conectada con una chimenea que presenta un desfogue (321 ) y una brida (322). 16. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 14, characterized in that the thermal chamber (3) has an outlet (32), connected to a chimney having a vent (321) and a flange (322). 17. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque además comprende una lámina perforada (8), apoyada en resortes tipo célula de pesaje (81 ). 17. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a perforated sheet (8), supported by weighing cell-type springs (81). 18. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 7, caracterizado porque el número de resortes (81 ) oscila entre 6 y 10 resortes. 18. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the number of springs (81) ranges from 6 to 10 springs. 19. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 17, caracterizado porque la lámina (8) se ubica sobre la plancha (4) manteniendo una distancia que oscila entre 5 cm y 10 cm. 19. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 17, characterized in that the sheet (8) is located on the plate (4) maintaining a distance ranging from 5 cm to 10 cm. 20. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 17, caracterizado porque el largo y ancho de la lámina (8) corresponde entre el 80% y 95% de las dimensiones de la plancha (4). 20. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 17, characterized in that the length and width of the sheet (8) corresponds between 80% and 95% of the dimensions of the plate (4 ). 21 . El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 7, caracterizado porque lámina (8) presenta un desnivel (82) hacia los bordes laterales de la cámara de reducción (2). 22. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 1 7, caracterizado porque la lámina (8) es una lámina de aluminio. twenty-one . The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that sheet (8) has an unevenness (82) towards the lateral edges of the reduction chamber (2). 22. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 1, characterized in that the sheet (8) is an aluminum sheet. 23. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque además comprende un tanque mezclador alimentador (7), previamente aforado, donde se mezcla el álcali con el agua, unido a la cámara de reducción (2) mediante uniones, universales, codos, Ts y tuberías (71 ) controladas por válvulas que llegan a una de las entradas (26) de dicha cámara de reducción (2). 23. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises a feed tank (7), previously graduated, where the alkali is mixed with the water, joined to the reduction chamber (2) by joints, universal, elbows, Ts and pipes (71) controlled by valves that reach one of the inlets (26) of said reduction chamber (2). 24. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con la reivindicación 23, caracterizado porque las uniones y tuberías son de media 1 ,27 cm (0,5 pulgada). 24. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to claim 23, characterized in that the joints and pipes are on average 1, 27 cm (0.5 inch). 25. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque además comprende un tanque condensador (91 ) para el tratamiento de vertidos. 25. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises a condensing tank (91) for the treatment of spills. 26. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque además comprende una bomba de vacío (92), conectada a una de las entradas (26) a la cámara de reducción (2). 26. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a vacuum pump (92), connected to one of the inlets (26) to the chamber of reduction (2). 27. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque además comprende una base formada por una estructura metálica con ruedas. 27. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises a base formed by a metal structure with wheels. 28. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque además comprende un tablero de control eléctrico que regula la alimentación de la resistencia (5), el quemador (31 ) y la bomba de llenado del tanque alimentador (7), donde se realiza la mezcla alcalina. 28. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it further comprises an electrical control panel that regulates the resistance supply (5), the burner (31) and the filling pump of the feeder tank (7), where the alkaline mixture is made. 29. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque además comprende un freno ubicado en el tablero de control eléctrico, el cual permite al operario cerrar el paso de energía en el evento que se presente cualquier emergencia. 29. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it also comprises a brake located on the electrical control panel, which allows the operator to close the energy passage in the event that any emergency arises. 30. El equipo para reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos (1 ) de acuerdo con una cualquiera de las reivindicaciones anteriores, caracterizado porque el equipo es construido en acero inoxidable 304 de diferentes medidas y calibres, y el planchón es de acero al carbono. 30. The equipment for reduction and final disposal of organic waste (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the equipment is constructed in 304 stainless steel of different sizes and sizes, and the slab is made of carbon steel. 31 . Un proceso para la reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos mediante hidrólisis alcalina, que comprende las etapas de: 31. A process for the reduction and final disposal of organic waste by alkaline hydrolysis, which includes the steps of: A. Introducir el material a reducir y/o transformar dentro de la cámara de reducción (2) y cerrar herméticamente dicha cámara (2),A. Insert the material to be reduced and / or transform into the reduction chamber (2) and seal said chamber (2), B. Aplicar el álcali a un tanque alimentador (7) previamente aforado, C1 . Alimentar la cámara de reducción (2) con la solución de álcali proveniente del tanque alimentador (7), C2. Simultáneamente, encender el quemador de gas (31 ) de la cámara térmica (3) cubierta por la plancha (4) para precalentar la cámara de reducción (2) durante 3 a 10 minutos, mientras que el tanque alimentador (7) termina la etapa de llenado, B. Apply the alkali to a previously graduated feeder tank (7), C1. Feed the reduction chamber (2) with the alkali solution from the feeder tank (7), C2 Simultaneously, turn on the gas burner (31) of the thermal chamber (3) covered by the iron (4) to preheat the reduction chamber (2) for 3 to 10 minutes, while the feeder tank (7) ends the stage filling, D. Encender la resistencia para elevar la temperatura y la presión al interior de la cámara hasta alcanzar los valores pre-establecidos para cada reducción, según sea el material a procesar y/o transformar, lo cual tarda entre 45 a 75.  D. Turn on the resistance to raise the temperature and pressure inside the chamber until reaching the pre-established values for each reduction, depending on the material to be processed and / or transformed, which takes between 45 to 75. E. Conducir el vapor alcalino resultante del proceso, el cual lleva consigo el residuo a un condensador, donde se realiza la separación de sólidos y/o grasas según sea el residuo tratado y se genera un vertimiento neutro que puede ser enviado al alcantarillado o eliminarse por evaporación solar o evaporación mecánica forzada, que reduce a cero el vertimiento, y  E. Conduct the alkaline vapor resulting from the process, which carries the waste with it to a condenser, where the separation of solids and / or fats is carried out according to the treated waste and a neutral discharge is generated that can be sent to the sewer or eliminated by solar evaporation or forced mechanical evaporation, which reduces the spill to zero, and F. Despresurizar el equipo inmediatamente.  F. Depressurize the equipment immediately. 32. El proceso para la reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos mediante hidrólisis alcalina de la reivindicación 31 , el cual comprende una etapa G), en la cual se enciende nuevamente el quemador (31 ) durante 1 a 5 minutos, simultáneamente se prende una bomba de vacío que va conectada al equipo para secar la materia y mejorar la presentación del residuo cálcico (cenizas), resultante de la reducción de mascotas, cárnicos y similares. 32. The process for the reduction and final disposal of organic waste by alkaline hydrolysis of claim 31, which comprises a step G), in which the burner (31) is ignited again for 1 to 5 minutes, simultaneously a light is ignited. Vacuum pump that is connected to the equipment to dry matter and improve the presentation of calcium residue (ashes), resulting from the reduction of pets, meat and the like. 33. El proceso para la reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos mediante hidrólisis alcalina de la reivindicación 31 , caracterizado porque el tiempo de la reducción total que fluctúan entre 20 y 100 minutos. 33. The process for the reduction and final disposal of organic waste by alkaline hydrolysis of claim 31, characterized in that the total reduction time ranging between 20 and 100 minutes. 34. El proceso para la reducción y disposición final de residuos orgánicos mediante hidrólisis alcalina de la reivindicación 33, caracterizado porque el tiempo de la reducción para mascotas es de 45 a 60 minutos, mientras que el tiempo de reducción de cadáveres humanos oscila entre 80 a 100 minutos. 34. The process for the reduction and final disposal of organic waste by alkaline hydrolysis of claim 33, characterized in that the Pet reduction time is 45 to 60 minutes, while the reduction time for human bodies ranges from 80 to 100 minutes.
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