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US 8,920,608 B2Granted
Method of treating sludge using solar energy
OwnerGary Hammondinventor
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Abstract
A method of treating sludge using solar energy is provided. The present invention utilizes a Fresnel panel frame that includes at least one Fresnel panel. The Fresnel panel may cover at least a portion of a bed cavity. An amount of waste may be placed within the bed cavity. When placed in sunlight, the heat enhanced by the Fresnel panels may heat the waste sufficiently for safe easy disposal, recycling, or for the creation of fertilizer.
Claims12
A method of treating waste comprising:
- providing a treatment device comprising:
- a bed comprising at least one sidewall forming a bed cavity;
- and
- a Fresnel panel frame comprising at least one Fresnel panel;
- loading the waste into the bed cavity;
- covering at least a portion of the bed cavity with the Fresnel panel frame;
- heating the waste by providing a source of light to shine through the at least one Fresnel panel, wherein the at least one Fresnel panel enhances the heat of the light, converting the waste into fertilizer.
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