1. Overview
Urine disposed of in bio-toilets is processed as domestic waste. Urine contains nutrients that plants need to grow, so rather than process it as “waste,” we have undertaken to make effective use of it as a resource (fertilizer). To make effective use of it, it is essential to put the urine in a state where it is easy to deal with for people.
Bio-plants are devices that produce this state. (Chemical fertilizers have the problem of raw material depletion)
Bio-plants were patented in March 2019. (Patent #6496866)
Bio-plants are devices that produce this state. (Chemical fertilizers have the problem of raw material depletion)
Bio-plants were patented in March 2019. (Patent #6496866)
2. State where urine is easy to deal with
- ① Devoid of unpleasant odor
- ② Aseptic
- ③ Colorless
3. Overview of the purification process
In the processing tank, urine is aerated and purified by bubbles containing ozone. The bubbles use UFB (Ultra Fine Bubbles).
4. Device configuration
5. Purification process
- ① 5 L of urine collected from bio-toilets and 20 L of city water are added to the processing tank (50 L capacity)
- ② Ozone aeration begins the purification process. The source of the aeration is ultra fine bubbles (UFB).
- ③ When the ozone monitor confirms ozone saturation, the purification process is completed. The processing time for 25 L of liquid is 9 hours.
- ④ Collecting the purified urine. There is no scum at collection time.
6. Process diagram
7. Sample test results
(sample test performed by Nagano Rodo Kijun Kyokai Rengokai, Suwa Measuring Post)
| Collection from bio-toilets | |
|---|---|
| Raw urine: sample 8-1-0 | |
| Test criteria | Test results |
| pH | 9.2(23.7℃) |
| Total nitrogen | 6,300mg/L |
| Total phosphorus | 300mg/L |
| Potassium | 1,700mg/L |
| Number of coliforms | 0/mL |
| General bacterial count | 120/mL |
| Chromaticity | 1,300 |
| Odor concentration | 7,900 |
| Odor index | 39 |
| Before purification | |
|---|---|
| 5L of raw urine + 20 L of city water Sample 8-1-1 | |
| Test criteria | Test results |
| pH | 9.2(23.6℃) |
| Total nitrogen | 1,200mg/L |
| Total phosphorus | 58mg/L |
| Potassium | 300mg/L |
| Number of coliforms | 0/mL |
| General bacterial count | 62,000/mL |
| Chromaticity | 260 |
| Odor concentration | 3,200 |
| Odor index | 35 |
| After purification | |
|---|---|
| Purified urine: Sample 8-1-2 | |
| Test criteria | Test results |
| pH | 9.1(23.5℃) |
| Total nitrogen | 1,200mg/L |
| Total phosphorus | 60mg/L |
| Potassium | 310mg/L |
| Number of coliforms | 0/mL |
| General bacterial count | 0/mL |
| Chromaticity | 6 |
| Odor concentration | 20 |
| Odor index | 13 |
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