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Design and Fabrication of Portable Waste Treatment Bin

Abhishek Ramrao Mane1, Nitin Pramod Saindane2, Megha Laxman Shinde3, Deepali Mahadev Lokare4, S.S. Khasbage5
1 2, 3, 4
Students, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
5
Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract: As a developing country with such a huge population, India faces a lot of issues in managing the daily waste. Popular
cities are expanding their boundaries but Municipal Corporations do not have the technology to handle the waste generated.
Looking at this, the need of technological development is a must. Hence to cope up with these issues, the aim was set to develop
household waste treatment bin, which can help to reduce the harm caused by garbage on the environment as well as on humans.
In this project design of household waste treatment bin is carried out using simple techniques and design methodology to convert
waste into biologically stable compost in an effective way so as to cope up with problems faced during handling daily household
waste.
Keywords: Composting, Household Waste, Waste Management.

I. INTRODUCTION
The designed Compost bin aims at reducing the municipal solid wastes generated at houses and it helps the users to make their own
natural fertilizer (Compost) for the plants they grow at home, which is easy to use, ergonomic, odour free and can compost quickly.
What seems natural to us is probably just something familiar in a long tradition that has forgotten the unfamiliar source from which
it arose. Yet this unfamiliar source once struck man as strange and caused him to think and to wonder. (Heidegger, 2001, p. 24).
Today solid waste management is one of the biggest problems in the world. Around 50% of the waste in the world is organic waste.
India is the second-largest populated country in the world; it produces more than 100 tons of solid waste a day. It is the mixture of
both organic food waste and inorganic waste. Around 78% is food waste, which can be recycled. Some of them are landfilled but it
is not segregated properly and it mixes organic and inorganic waste, which produces bad odour, and it will spoil the soil. To manage
the solid waste, it should be properly segregated at the source (houses). The organic and inorganic waste needs to be separated, the
organic waste can be treated to make compost, and inorganic waste can be segregated and given for garbage collection. There are
many companies who take in the waste and segregate and convert the organic waste into compost but as the waste is very high; they
are unable to achieve all the targets so it is better to compost at home.
Compost is organic matter decomposed as fertilizer. Compost is the key to organic farming. The process of composting requires wet
organic matter is known as green waste (leaves, food waste) and waiting to break down into humus for a certain period. Modern
methodical composting is a multi-step, closely monitored process with measured inputs of water, air, carbon and nitrogen-rich
materials. The decomposition process is carried out by shredding the plant matter, maintaining the right amount of water and
ensuring proper aeration by regularly turning the mixture.
Compost is rich in nutrients. It is used in small gardens, agriculture, rooftop farming etc. The compost itself is beneficial for the land
in many ways, such as soil conditioner, fertilizer, the addition of vital nutrients to the soil and as a natural pesticide/insecticide for
soil. In ecosystems, compost is useful for controlling soil erosion, land and stream reclamation, wetland construction and as landfill
cover. Compost is commonly known as Black gold by gardeners. Anaerobic compost results in black colour of the soil due to the
presence of methane. Aerobic composting results in dark brown colour/ chocolate colour of the soil after composting.

II. METHODOLOGY
Brainstorming was the base for the idea development. Study and research on current issues regarding waste disposal at Home,
Restaurants and Parties were considered. Technological reach in the currently developed system was studied and possible
improvements were noted. The average quantity of garbage collected from houses, various constituents contained in it, sizes and
weight of categorized garbage was evaluated. Various methods for composting were studied and selection of optimum technique.
Possible outcomes from a system was defined. Conceptualized outline of the design and required sub-systems were noted.
[availability, specifications, their outcomes, cost, inputs required and efficiency]. Research on sub-systems readily available in the
market considering its cost and possible outcomes were made. Development of conceptualized 3D model with all system assembled.
Finalization and approval of the design. Fabrication and assembly. On-field testing: Testing of a machine on-field and modifying
according to the test results.

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III. COMPOST BIN MODEL DESIGN.

The compost bin consists of two parts mainly. The top unit is storage-chopping part and lower unit is a heating-composter part. The
top unit is provided with highly efficient cutting blades to ensure proper waste chopping and to increase the area of decomposition.
Simple lid with lock is provided to ensure the safety of the user. A simple sliding door between the top and lower unit allows
chopped waste to flow down for the next process. Lower unit is provided with a heating coil to maintain a healthy environment for
quick composting. Hand operated stirrer ensures uniform heating and mixing of carbon-nitrogen waste.

A. Design of Crusher.

1.1 Volume capacity of crusher chamber (Vc) 0.02827 m3

1.2 Weight of organic waste settled down in volume 110.3 N
1.3 Force required to cut organic waste (Fs) 19.5 N
1.4 Total load acting on cutting blade (Wt) 49.31 Nm
1.5 Power estimated (motor) (P) 6.863 HP

B. Design of Shaft

2.1 Material used for shaft 30C8

2.2 Diameter of shaft (d) 15 mm

C. Design of Belt Drive

3.1 Diameter of larger pulley (D1) 360 mm

3.2 Diameter of smaller pulley (D2) 125 mm
3.3 Speed of larger pulley (N1) 500 rpm
3.4 Speed of smaller pulley (N2) 1440 rpm
3.5 Length of belt (L) 1750 mm
3.6 Centre distance between pulleys 475 mm

D. Design of Heating Chamber

4.1 Power supplied to heating element (p) 480 Watt

4.2 Gauge diameter of heating wire (d) 7.35 mm
4.3 Length of required heating element (l) 11.2 m

E. Bearing Selection

5.1 Radial load (Fr) 70 N

5.2 Axial Load (Fa) 20 N
5.3 Speed of shaft (N) 500 rpm
5.4 Effective Load (Pe) 70 N
5.5 Dynamic Load (C) 468.6030 N
5.6 Bearing series selected 61802 -

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IV. CAD MODEL DRAFTED IN X CAD.

Fig. 1 CAD model drafted in NX CAD.

V. COMPOST BIN WORKING FLOWCHART.

This explains the working of the designed compost bin for household waste. The process starts with the collection of daily food
waste which acts as a nitrogen component and dry leaves/ saw dust which acts as a carbon component I ratio 1:25 respectively. Food
waste stored in the cylinder is chopped into fine particles and then dry leaves/sawdust is added maintaining adequate moisture. This
mixture chopped is then transferred into the lower unit to maintain the required temperature (in range of 45℃-55℃)to activate the
composting process. For uniform heating and mixing of both constituents, the hand-operated stirrer is used. This is left for 2-3
working days until the compost is ready. This I then removed and used for gardens and plants.

Fig. Working Flowchart of waste treatment bin.

VI. CONCLUSION
This newly designed organic waste treatment bin can handle and treat the kitchen and other household waste. It has three
compartments doing three main tasks chopping, squeezing with compacting and heat drying for making garden compost. Now with
this bin one can manage household waste very easily with just a small power consumption of 0.48 Kilowatt. Its gravity-driven
design effortlessly produces the compost ready for the garden plants which is enriched in nutrients, free of any odour. Now it is a
need of the hour to take a responsible step for self waste management for protecting our environment by making people aware of the
use of such devices with an innovative design.

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VII. FUTURE WORK

Based on the suggestions of professors and users this machine can be further developed for below listed improvements:

A. Blade setup can be made with multiple sizes for thick and thin vegetables.
B. Making a device to operate on solar energy like heater and stirrer.
C. Using lightweight and aesthetic material.
D. The mechanism to remove material easily.

VIII. ACKNOWLWDGEMENT
We express our deep sense of gratitude towards my project guide Prof. S S Khasbage who from the very onset has taken keen
interest in the study and has skilfully led us to execute each step involved in this undertaking. In a special way we are also thankful
to our parents, brothers and friends for their immense help, trust and persistent support in our entire endeavour

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