Modules 0A, 0B & 0C
Truck Intake & Scale Airlock, Feedstock Ingest & Trough System, Exit Airlock Scale Building
Complete feedstock reception system — TISAB, Feedstock Ingest, dual troughs, EASB
| Document Number | CBT-PRE-TDS-002 |
| Revision | Rev 1 — April 2026 |
| OER Classification | Class 2 (±15%) OEM Engineering Release — equivalent to "FEED / DOE FEL-3" [external regulatory reference — DOE LPO / AACE 18R-97 only] |
| Status | WORKING DOCUMENT — Pre-Release Engineering Development |
| Owner | Carbotura Inc. — Engineering |
| Quality Standard | ISO 9001:2015 |
| Authorized Strategic Integrator (ASI) | Role open to qualified ASI candidates per CBT-ASI-QUAL-001. ASI (Authorized Strategic Integrator) — designation pending final partnership execution. |
| RevCon Performance Baseline | RevCon 3 — $150M–$325M/yr revenue floor, 400 TPD baseline factory |
| Chairman | Allen Witters |
| Rev | Date | Author | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | April 2026 | Carbotura Engineering | Initial Issue — Class 4 Preliminary (±30%). All ICDs status TBD. |
| 1 | April 2026 | Lead Systems Architect / OEM Engineering Director | Class 2 OER Upgrade. All ICD entries resolved per CBT-PRE-ICD-001 Rev 1. ASI terminology applied. Terminology Firewall v1.0 enforced. Skid-Integrated Spring Isolation references added via ICD package. RevCon 3 performance baseline confirmed. |
- Executive Summary
- Facility Context & Module Boundaries
- Process Description
- Feedstock Design Envelope
- Module Equipment Specifications
- APS Interface Register
- Modular Installability & Interface Control (ICD Table)
- Utilities Register
- Vendor Matrix
- CAPEX Estimate
- TIC WBS Reconciliation
- Lead Time Schedule
- TRL / ERL / IRL Assessment
- Confidence Factor
- Availability Model
- Risk Register
- Spares Register
- Warranty Register
1. Executive Summary
RFID + Manifest
Gross Weight ±20 lb
15 sec · −0.02 in. WC
LED Signage
45–70° Raise
MSW + Tires
Sludge + Ash
SHRD-SHR-001/002 · 380 kW
Bulk Ferrous → FCB-001/002
P80 ≤25 mm
Fine Wire → FCB-003/004
EAF = 0.25 · CV <5%
Blended · EAF 0.25 confirmed
Routing decision
P80 <500 µm · ATEX Z21
ASL-001/002
Standby
−0.02 to −0.05 in. WC · NTEP weight captured · Load acceptance confirmed
This TDS defines the engineering requirements for the Pregenesis feedstock intake, receiving, and trough feed system. It covers Manufacturing Feedstock reception through the Truck Intake & Scale Airlock Building (TISAB — Module 0A), feedstock receiving on the Feedstock Ingest (Module 0B) with dual-trough material routing, and truck exit through the Exit Airlock Scale Building (EASB — Module 0C). Trough 2 walking floor connection to the T2 processing train (Module T2, detail in CBT-PRE-TDS-004) is also defined within this document boundary.
Together, Modules 0A, 0B, and 0C constitute the complete feedstock reception system upstream of the Pregenesis Shredder Train (CBT-PRE-TDS-003). The system is designed for 1,000 TPD (as-received) per trough, with full N+1 redundancy on all walking floor and conveyor equipment. Both troughs operate independently at full 1,000 TPD nameplate capacity. The TISAB and EASB buildings provide a 4-hour surge buffer at design throughput.
All three modules maintain a continuous negative-pressure boundary (–0.05 to –0.10 in. WC throughout the Feedstock Ingest; –0.02 to –0.05 in. WC at TISAB/EASB airlocks), ensuring air flows inward from atmosphere at all times. No routine atmospheric discharge occurs from any module in this group. The Atmospheric Protection System (APS) recovers all airborne particulates and vapors as product streams per CBT-APS-TDS-001.
2. Facility Context & Module Boundaries
2.1 Module Position in Facility
Modules 0A, 0B, and 0C form the front-end of the Pregenesis Protocol. TISAB (0A) is the entry pressure boundary; the Feedstock Ingest (0B) is the central receiving area with dual troughs; EASB (0C) is the exit pressure boundary. All three modules maintain a continuous negative-pressure boundary ensuring air flows inward from atmosphere at all times.
| Boundary | Description | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Upstream | Facility perimeter / public road (truck arrival) | N/A — facility boundary |
| Downstream (Trough 1) | Lift conveyor discharge to Primary Shredder feed hopper | CBT-PRE-TDS-003 |
| Downstream (Trough 2) | Walking floor discharge to Trough 2 Processing train | CBT-PRE-TDS-004 |
| Excluded: Shredder Train | Modules 1–6 size reduction, ferrous separation, blending | CBT-PRE-TDS-003 |
| Excluded: T2 Processing | Trough 2 thermal drying and pulverizing to <500 µm | CBT-PRE-TDS-004 |
| Excluded: APS System | APS design (fans, filters, ducts, product recovery) | CBT-APS-TDS-001 |
2.2 Input Register
| Input Stream | Source | Routing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Feedstock (MSW / tires) | Inbound trucks via TISAB | Trough 1 | Primary Pregenesis Manufacturing Feedstock stream |
| Sludge / ash | Inbound trucks via TISAB | Trough 2 | Sludge and ash to T2 Processing |
| Electrical power | Site utility / 32 MW PowerBlock | All modules | 480V 3-phase 60 Hz; main service 4,160V or 13.8 kV |
| Compressed air | Site compressors | All modules | 100 psig — door actuators, instruments, controls |
| SCADA facility management signal | Facility SCADA master | All modules | Bay assignment, throughput demand, payload reconciliation |
2.3 Output Register
| Output Stream | Destination | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shredded feedstock to Shredder Train | Trough 1 lift conveyor to Primary Shredder | ~985–995 TPD | After magnetic head pulley ferrous removal |
| Ash/sludge stream to T2 Processing | Trough 2 walking floor to T2 train | 1,000 TPD | Leachate accounted separately |
| Ferrous metals | Ferrous collection bin | ~0.5–1.5% of Trough 1 flow | Magnetic head pulley on Trough 1 lift conveyor |
| APS Capture Streams (all enclosures) | APS (CBT-APS-TDS-001) | ~2,200 CFM normal | Process-capture basis; no dilution air |
| Leachate | Water treatment module | Variable | Trough 2 sump — designed for near-zero discharge |
| Confirmed payload data (SCADA) | Facility SCADA / billing system | Per truck | TISAB gross vs EASB tare reconciliation |
3. Process Description
3.1 Narrative Overview
Trucks arrive at the TISAB, pass through a two-lane airlock with certified weighbridge, tip their loads on the Feedstock Ingest, and exit via the EASB mirror airlock. The TISAB/EASB airlock system maintains the facility negative pressure boundary at all times — air always flows inward from atmosphere. The airlock interlock prevents both the entry and exit doors of any lane from being simultaneously open, preserving the pressure differential. RFID transponder readers at TISAB entry capture truck identification and are matched to EASB tare weight for payload reconciliation.
The Feedstock Ingest contains two parallel troughs running lengthwise. Trough 1 receives Manufacturing Feedstock (MSW and tires); hydraulic drawbridges raise to allow rear discharge directly into the trough. A walking floor system at the trough base meters material to a lift conveyor feeding the Shredder Train. Trough 2 receives sludge and ash with identical architecture routing to the Trough 2 Processing train. Bay assignment via SCADA LED signage routes each truck to the correct trough based on load manifest data.
3.2 Process Flow
| Step | Module | Action | Key Parameter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TISAB | Truck arrives — RFID tag read at lane entry | EPC tag capture |
| 2 | TISAB | Airlock hold — pressure equalization | –0.02 to –0.05 in. WC vs. outside |
| 3 | TISAB | Weighbridge measures gross weight | ±20 lb legal-for-trade (NTEP) |
| 4 | TISAB | Exit door opens, truck enters Feedstock Ingest | SCADA bay assignment signal |
| 5 | Feedstock Ingest | Bay assignment via LED signage — Trough 1 or 2 | Load manifest match confirmed |
| 6 | Feedstock Ingest | Hydraulic bridge raises | <60 sec raise cycle |
| 8 | Feedstock Ingest | Truck tips Manufacturing Feedstock into trough | Gravity discharge; all material confined to trough |
| 8 | Feedstock Ingest | Bridge lowers; truck proceeds to EASB | <60 sec lower cycle |
| 9 | EASB | Airlock hold — pressure equalization | –0.02 to –0.05 in. WC vs. outside |
| 10 | EASB | Tare weight confirmed | ±20 lb legal-for-trade |
| 11 | EASB | Payload reconciliation (gross – tare = net) | ±5% reconciliation tolerance |
| 12 | EASB | Truck exits — RFID load record closed | Load record archived to SCADA |
3.3 Mass Balance
| Stream | Trough | Design Rate (TPD) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSW + tires input | Trough 1 | Up to 1,000 | P90 envelope includes 100% tires by day |
| Sludge + ash input | Trough 2 | Up to 1,000 | Moisture 60–85% sludge; 5–30% ash |
| Output to Shredder Train | Trough 1 lift conveyor | ~985–995 | After magnetic head pulley ferrous removal (~0.5–1.5%) |
| Output to T2 Processing | Trough 2 walking floor | 1,000 | Leachate volume accounted separately in T2 mass balance |
| Ferrous metals removed | Trough 1 magnetic head pulley | ~5–15 | Estimated 0.5–1.5% of MSW+tire stream; co-manufactured revenue stream |
| Total system input (combined) | Both troughs | Up to 2,000 | Full dual-trough design capacity |
3.4 Key Process Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Building negative pressure | –0.05 to –0.10 in. WC | Relative to TISAB/EASB interior |
| TISAB/EASB pressure | –0.02 to –0.05 in. WC | Relative to outside atmosphere |
| Airlock cycle time target | <3 minutes per truck | Door close + verify + door open sequence |
| Trough 1 capacity (design) | 1,000 TPD | MSW + tire Manufacturing Feedstock |
| Trough 2 capacity (design) | 1,000 TPD | Sludge + ash streams |
| Drawbridge raise/lower cycle | <60 seconds | Full travel; hydraulic drive |
| Surge buffer (trough) | 4-hour supply at design throughput | ~167 tons at 1,000 TPD |
| Walking floor speed | 0–12 ft/min variable | SCADA-controlled via proportional hydraulic valve |
| Payload reconciliation tolerance | ±5% | TISAB gross vs EASB tare; pass/fail threshold |
| Truck throughput (design) | 60+ trucks/hour per direction | 2 lanes × 30 trucks/hr per lane |
4. Feedstock Design Envelope
4.1 Trough 1 — MSW & Tire Feedstock Design Envelope
| Component | P50 Range (wt%) | P90 Design Max (wt%) | Design Consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper / Cardboard | 20–28% | 35% | High cellulose; manageable via walking floor |
| Plastics (mixed) | 12–18% | 22% | Mixed polymers; no special handling required |
| Food organics | 20–35% | 42% | High moisture; contained by negative pressure + APS |
| Yard trimmings | 5–15% | 20% | Seasonal variation; lignocellulosic bulk |
| Ferrous metals | 3–6% | 8% | Recovered at magnetic head pulley on lift conveyor |
| Non-ferrous metals | 1–3% | 4% | Pass-through to Shredder Train |
| Glass / ceramics | 3–6% | 8% | Inert; manageable with AR400-lined trough |
| Textiles / Rubber | 2–6% | 10% | Rope/textiles can bridge — walking floor handles |
| Whole tires | 0–10% | 40% | Bridge-tip directly; tires 100% by day acceptable |
| Li-ion batteries | Trace | ANY DETECTION | Quarantine protocol — thermal camera required at TISAB approach |
4.2 Prohibited Materials
| Material | Hazard | Detection Method | Protocol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Li-ion / Li-polymer batteries | Thermal runaway / fire | Fixed thermal camera at truck approach | Quarantine bay — load rejected before rear discharge |
| Pressurized cylinders (any gas) | Explosion | Visual inspection + operator notification | Reject at gate; do not permit entry |
| Radioactive materials | Radiation | Fixed portal radiation detector at TISAB entry | Immediate quarantine; emergency protocol |
| Liquid in bulk containers | Leachate, fire | Visual + RFID manifest check | Reject at gate unless classified as approved sludge stream |
| Medical sharps | Biohazard | Manifest review | Reject — not accepted as Manufacturing Feedstock |
5. Module Equipment Specifications
5.1 TISAB — Truck Intake & Scale Airlock Building TISB-BLD-001/002
5.2 Trough 1 — MSW & Tires DUMP-TR1-001
5.2.1 Feedstock Ingest Station Layout — 5-Station Design
| Station | Tag | Trough / Zone | Vehicle Type | Manifest Flag | Discharge Method | Bridge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station 1 | DUMP-BAY-001A | Trough 1 — Lane A | Semi end-dump / walking floor, dump truck | SEMI-ENDDUMP · SEMI-WALKFLOOR · DUMP-TRUCK | Rear gravity discharge or walking floor ejection into trough | RAISES (end-dump) / DOWN (walking floor) |
| Station 2 | DUMP-BAY-001B | Trough 1 — Lane B | Semi end-dump / walking floor, compression truck | SEMI-ENDDUMP · COMPRESSION | Rear gravity discharge, walking floor ejection, or horizontal packing blade ejection via head-end opening | RAISES (end-dump) / DOWN (compression/walkfloor) |
| Station 3 | DUMP-BAY-002A | Trough 2 — Lane A | Semi end-dump / walking floor, dump truck | SEMI-ENDDUMP · SEMI-WALKFLOOR · DUMP-TRUCK | Rear gravity discharge or walking floor ejection — ash and sludge feedstock only | RAISES (end-dump) / DOWN (walking floor) |
| Station 4 | DUMP-BAY-002B | Trough 2 — Lane B | Semi end-dump / walking floor, compression truck | SEMI-ENDDUMP · COMPRESSION | Rear gravity discharge, walking floor ejection, or horizontal packing blade ejection via head-end opening — ash and sludge feedstock only | RAISES (end-dump) / DOWN (compression/walkfloor) |
| Station 5 | LBS-MNF-001 | Module 0D — Lane D | Liquid biosludge tanker | TANKER-LIQUID | Gravity drain or pump via 4-in. tri-clamp manifold — no trough, no drawbridge | N/A — no bridge |
5.3 Hydraulic Drawbridge System DUMP-HDB-xxx
5.4 Fire Suppression System — PIMB Trough Zone
| Zone | System | Activation | Standard | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trough 1 & 2 — primary | Thermal-camera-directed oscillating monitor nozzles (DUMP-FPS-MON-001 through -008) | Thermal camera (DUMP-TIC-001 through -008) detects event above threshold → SCADA directs nearest monitor nozzle to train on heat source; nozzle oscillates across hot zone until temperature drops | NFPA 15 — Water Spray Fixed Systems | 2 monitor nozzles per trough bay; oscillating traverse covers full trough length. Cameras double as Li-battery detection cameras. |
| Trough zone — backup | Wet pipe sprinkler system — NFPA 13 industrial spacing overhead | Automatic — fusible link or glass bulb; no manual intervention required | NFPA 13 | Provides coverage if monitor nozzle alone insufficient. Water agent confirmed effective for MSW deep-seated fires and Li-battery thermal runaway per NFPA 855. |
| Enclosed conveyors — SHRD-CV-001–007 | Nitrogen inerting system (NIT-CV-001) | CO detector or thermal sensor within conveyor enclosure → automatic N₂ flood | NFPA 69 — Explosion Prevention | Oxygen exclusion effective in enclosed conveyor geometry. Personnel excluded during operation — no asphyxiation risk. |
| VRM enclosure — SHRD-APZ-001/002 | Nitrogen inerting system (NIT-APZ-001) | Mill temperature or CO sensor → automatic N₂ flood | NFPA 69 | Mill fires in enclosed grinding chambers respond to nitrogen inerting. LOTO required before any access after N₂ activation. |
| MCC / Electrical rooms | Clean agent suppression (FM-200 or Novec 1230) | Smoke/heat detector → automatic clean agent discharge | NFPA 2001 | No water in electrical rooms. CO₂ not used — occupied space risk. |
| PIMB general | Wet pipe sprinkler — NFPA 13 ordinary hazard | Automatic fusible link | NFPA 13 | General building coverage excluding trough bays (which have dedicated systems above). |
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Monitor nozzle OEM | Elkhart Brass / Task Force Tips — oscillating industrial monitor; SCADA-controlled traverse |
| Monitor nozzle flow rate | 500–2,000 GPM per nozzle (adjustable via SCADA); sized per NFPA 15 hydraulic calculation |
| Thermal camera trigger threshold | OPEN — OER Gate 2: set point to be defined based on feedstock thermal profile and NFPA 652 DHA (EDP-IRL-02 dependency) |
| Water supply | Dedicated fire water storage tank + fire pump — minimum 60-minute duration at design flow rate; sized per NFPA 13/15 hydraulic calculation |
| N₂ supply | Bulk liquid nitrogen storage — bulk tank sized for 3 full flood volumes; automatic vaporizer |
| SCADA integration | All fire detection events logged; APS automatically ramps to maximum on fire alarm signal; bridge raise blocked during active suppression event |
| CAPEX (fire suppression — all systems) | $450K–$900K [Class 2 ±15%, 2026 USD] — includes monitor nozzles, wet pipe, N₂ inerting, clean agent, fire pump, detection |
6. APS Interface Register
6.1 APS Capture Ports — Feedstock Ingest Zone
| Module | APS Capture Point | Normal CFM | Peak CFM | Temp (°C) | Material | Recovery Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TISAB (0A) | Ceiling duct — building | 400 | 700 | Ambient | Coarse particulate, minor biogas | Carbon fines to recovery |
| Trough 1 (0B) | Open-top duct pickup | 600 | 1,000 | Ambient–35 | MSW particulate, biogas traces, rubber dust | Carbon fines; biogas to APS recovery |
| Trough 2 (0B) | Open-top duct pickup | 500 | 900 | Ambient–45 | Sludge vapors, ash particulate, H₂S | Condensate to water treatment; dry fines to recovery |
| Feedstock Ingest general | Building envelope ceiling plenum | 300 | 500 | Ambient | General building air, minor fugitive particulate | General containment |
| EASB (0C) | Ceiling duct — building | 400 | 700 | Ambient | Coarse particulate, minor biogas from empty trucks | Carbon fines to recovery |
| Head-end opening hoods — DUMP-APS-HE-001 (Trough 1) | Dedicated head-end capture hood | 1,200 | 2,000 | Ambient–35 | MSW ejection particulate, rubber dust | Carbon fines recovery stream |
| Head-end opening hoods — DUMP-APS-HE-002 (Trough 2) | Dedicated head-end capture hood | 1,200 | 2,000 | Ambient–35 | Ash and sludge particulate during head-end discharge | Carbon fines recovery stream |
| Module 0D — LBS-VNT-001 (Liquid Biosludge Station) | Dedicated vapor capture hood at manifold | 800 | 1,400 | Ambient | H₂S, NH₃, methane from liquid transfer | APS odor control / treatment stream |
| TOTAL — All PIMB Modules (0A/0B/0C + 0D + Head-End) | All capture points combined | ~5,100 | ~8,700 | — | — | — |
7. Modular Installability & Interface Control
7.1 Skid Interface Specifications
All Pregenesis sub-modules are delivered as factory-assembled, pre-wired, and pre-tested units designed for Modular Assembly upon delivery. Field activities are limited to module placement, standardized mechanical and electrical interconnections, and verification testing per SAT and FPT procedures. All interfaces use ASI (Authorized Strategic Integrator) Standardized Connectors per CBT-PRE-ICD-001 Rev 1.
| Interface | ICD Reference | Connection Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| TISAB entry → Feedstock Ingest | ICD-TISB-DUMP-001 | Pressure boundary door + APS duct + Modbus TCP data | DEFINED — Rev 1 |
| Feedstock Ingest → EASB | ICD-DUMP-EASB-001 | Pressure boundary door + APS duct + Modbus TCP data | DEFINED — Rev 1 |
| Trough 1 lift conveyor → Shredder Train | ICD-DUMP-SHRD-001 | Flanged AR400 chute + E-stop SIL 1 + Modbus TCP feed rate | DEFINED — Rev 1 |
| Trough 2 feed conveyor → T2 Processing | ICD-DUMP-T2PR-001 | Flanged 316L SS chute + NIR analog + Modbus TCP routing | DEFINED — Rev 1 |
| All modules → APS | ICD-DUMP-APS-001 | 5× ASI-APS-FLG-6IN-RD + Rosemount 3051 DP + Modbus TCP | DEFINED — Rev 1 |
| TISAB/EASB → SCADA Master | ICD-TISB-SCADA-001 | Full Modbus TCP/IP I/O marshaling — weighbridge, RFID, doors, bay LED | DEFINED — Rev 1 |
8. Utilities Register
8.1 Electrical Load Schedule
AC Utility Bus — Frequency Specification
| Deployment Region | AC Bus Frequency | Plug Standard | Voltage | Set At |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 60Hz | NEMA 5-15 / 5-20 | 120V single-phase / 208V 3-phase | Commissioning — firmware parameter |
| Europe / UK | 50Hz | CEE 7/4 (Schuko) / BS 1363 | 230V single-phase / 400V 3-phase | Commissioning — firmware parameter |
| Asia / Pacific | 50Hz | IEC 60083 regional variants | 220–240V single-phase | Commissioning — firmware parameter |
| Middle East / Africa | 50Hz | BS 546 / regional variants | 220–240V single-phase | Commissioning — firmware parameter |
| All large motors (VFD-driven) | Frequency-agnostic | N/A — direct HVDC or VFD output | Per VFD output spec | No setting required |
| Sub-Module | Equipment | Normal Load (kW) | Peak Load (kW) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TISAB (0A) | Doors, scales, RFID, lighting, controls | 35 | 60 | Primarily door motors and weighbridge controllers |
| Feedstock Ingest (0B) | Walking floors (2× T1 + 2× T2) | 120 | 240 | Walking floor HPU drives scale with throughput |
| Feedstock Ingest (0B) | Lift conveyors (2× Trough 1) | 80 | 160 | 2× 75 HP VFD motors at 50% duty |
| Feedstock Ingest (0B) | Bridge HPUs (4 sets) | 40 | 80 | Intermittent; 50 HP each during bridge cycle |
| Feedstock Ingest (0B) | Signage, lighting, controls, leachate pumps | 25 | 40 | LED lighting, SCADA controls, sump pumps |
| EASB (0C) | Doors, scales, RFID, lighting, controls | 35 | 60 | Mirror of TISAB electrical load |
| TOTAL — 0A/0B/0C | All sub-modules combined | ~335 kW | ~580 kW | At 1,000 TPD design throughput |
9. Vendor Matrix
9.1 Sprung Structure Buildings
| Vendor | Country | OEM Guarantee | Key Specs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robertson Building Systems / Nucor Building Systems | USA / Canada | 25 yr structural, 20 yr panel | Rigid steel frame; insulated metal panel; heavy industrial door framing; pressure-differential capable | Pre-engineered rigid frame — suitable for ATEX/negative pressure industrial facilities |
| ASSA ABLOY / Hörmann | USA / Germany | 5 yr mechanism, 2 yr seal | High-speed insulated sectional overhead doors; R-20 minimum; ATEX Zone 2 rated; ≥0.05 in. WC differential | Door OEM — supplied as sub-contract to building integrator |
| ClearSpan Fabric Structures | USA | Yes — 50 yr structural | Custom clear-span, full-height roll-up doors, insulated fabric | Strong North American presence |
| Legacy Building Solutions | USA | Confirm at RFQ | Rigid frame clear-span, high-bay rated, custom door configurations | Steel rigid frame with fabric skin; heavy-duty industrial |
9.2 Truck Weighbridges
| Vendor | Country | OEM Guarantee | Key Specs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mettler Toledo | USA / Global | Yes — 24 months parts + labor | Legal-for-trade, NTEP certified, pit-mount, SCADA integration | Global standard; full service network |
| Rice Lake Weighing Systems | USA | Yes — 24 months | Full range pit-mount legal-for-trade; SCADA integration | Strong USA dealer network; competitive pricing |
| Avery Weigh-Tronix | USA / UK | Yes — 24 months | OIML/NTEP dual-certified, pit-mount, SCADA/ERP ready | Global network; strong in regulated industrial applications |
10. CAPEX Estimate
10.1 Module CAPEX Summary — Class 2 ±15%
| Line Item | Low Estimate | High Estimate | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| TISAB building (Rigid steel frame + insulated metal panel + fitout) | $1.8M | $2.8M | Rigid frame structure; 20 ft lanes × 110 ft; sectional overhead doors; 105,000 lb NTEP weighbridges; body-up detection; RFID [Class 2 ±15%] |
| TISAB scales + weighbridge systems (2 lanes) | $120K | $250K | 2× NTEP-certified pit-mount scales + controllers |
| TISAB doors + controls + RFID | $80K | $150K | 4 doors, PLC interlocks, RFID readers, safety systems |
| Feedstock Ingest concrete Modular Assembly | $800K | $1.5M | Reinforced slab + push walls + floor drains |
| Trough 1 + AR400 liner | $400K | $800K | RC walls, AR400 steel liner panels, wheel guides |
| Trough 1 hydraulic bridges (2 sets) | $600K | $1.2M | Custom fabrication; AASHTO HL-93 rated; HPUs included |
| Trough 1 walking floors (2×) + lift conveyors (2×) + magnetic head pulley | $700K | $1.4M | Keith or equivalent; AR400 slats; hydraulic drive; enclosed belt NFPA |
| Trough 2 + 316L liner + sump | $500K | $1.0M | RC walls, 316L SS liner, leachate sump + tank + pumps |
| Trough 2 hydraulic bridges (2 sets) | $600K | $1.2M | Same as Trough 1 + corrosion upgrades |
| Trough 2 walking floors (2×, 316L) + feed conveyors (2×) | $550K | $1.1M | 316L SS slats + corrosion premium; screw/en-masse conveyors |
| EASB building (Rigid steel frame — mirror of TISAB) | $1.8M | $2.8M | Same specification as TISAB Rev 1; rigid frame, sectional doors, weighbridge, RFID, body-up detection [Class 2 ±15%] |
| Thermal cameras + Li-battery detection | $80K | $150K | Fixed thermal cameras at TISAB approach; SCADA integration |
| Subtotal — Direct Equipment | $5.73M | $11.35M | Lines above |
| Electrical, instrumentation, controls (15%) | $860K | $1.7M | E&I at 15% of equipment subtotal — Class 2 basis |
| Modular Assembly labor (15%) | $860K | $1.7M | ASI assembly at 15% of equipment subtotal |
| Contingency (15%) | $1.12M | $2.21M | Applied per AACE Class 2 basis |
| TOTAL CAPEX — Modules 0A/0B/0C | $8.57M | $16.96M | Class 2 ±15% | AACE 18R-97 | 2026 USD |
11. Testing and Acceptance Criteria
11.1 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)
| Test | Acceptance Criterion | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weighbridge accuracy | ±20 lb at 80,000 lb GVW | NTEP certified test weights | PENDING |
| Airlock door interlock cycle | Full state machine S0→S7→S0 with no faults | Automated SCADA test sequence | PENDING |
| Bridge raise/lower cycle time | <60 seconds full travel | Stop watch + encoder log | PENDING |
| Auto-chock engagement | Both sensors confirm <5 seconds | Test truck simulation | PENDING |
| APS negative pressure | −0.05 in. WC minimum in trough zone | Calibrated Magnehelic gauge | PENDING |
| E-stop function | All motion halts <2 seconds on activation | Manual E-stop activation test | PENDING |
11.2 Site Acceptance Test (SAT)
SAT protocol to be defined by Carbotura Engineering following ASI FAT completion. SAT scope covers: full truck cycle under live operations, weighbridge correlation with truck manifest, negative pressure verification under operational load, SCADA data historian validation, and 72-hour continuous run at design throughput. SAT sign-off required before commercial operations commencing.
12. Interface Control Summary
12.1 ICD Cross-Reference — Module 0A/0B/0C
| Interface | ICD Section | Counterpart Module | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trough 1 lift conveyor discharge → Shredder Train | ICD §3.1 | Module 1 — Primary Shredder | DEFINED |
| Trough 2 walking floor → T2 Processing | ICD §3.2 | Module T2 | DEFINED |
| APS common manifold tie-in | ICD §4.1 | APS Module | PENDING |
| Recyclotron Feed Header (RFH) header | ICD §5.1 | Regenesis MCR | PENDING |
| SCADA tag handoff — TISAB/EASB to Feedstock Ingest | ICD §6.3 | SCADA / DCS | DEFINED |
| 32 MW PowerBlock electrical tie-in | ICD §7.2 | PowerBlock Module | PENDING |
13. TRL / ERL / IRL Assessment
13.1 Technology and Engineering Readiness
| Equipment / System | TRL | ERL | IRL | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid steel frame + insulated metal panel buildings (TISAB/EASB) | 9 | 5 | 5 | Fully commercial; pre-engineered rigid frame widely deployed for negative-pressure industrial facilities |
| Certified truck weighbridges | 9 | 5 | 5 | Mature commercial technology; NTEP certification established standard |
| Reinforced concrete trough | 9 | 5 | 5 | Standard civil/structural; no novel technology |
| Walking floor systems | 9 | 5 | 5 | Established technology; 40+ year heritage in bulk solids (Keith Manufacturing operating records) |
| Counterweighted drive-over drawbridge | 8 | 4 | 4 | Custom adaptation of proven hydraulic bridge technology; performance-spec procurement; limited rear discharge reference |
| Lift conveyors + magnetic head pulley | 9 | 5 | 5 | Standard industrial belt conveyor; magnetic head pulley proven for ferrous separation |
| TISAB/EASB integrated airlock + pressure management | 8 | 4 | 5 | Direct commercial analog: enclosed vehicle airlock with negative pressure management is proven at TRL 9 in hundreds of WTE enclosed receiving halls globally (Covanta, Suez, Veolia). All components (roll-up doors, weighbridge, SCADA, APS) are TRL 9. APS product capture vs. combustion air induction is an incremental refinement on proven architecture. Not yet commissioned in ACM context → TRL 8 not 9. |
| SCADA payload reconciliation | 8 | 4 | 5 | Weighbridge SCADA integration well-established; automated net payload reconciliation standard in WTE applications |
| OVERALL MODULE TRL | 7 | 4 | 5 | IRL upgraded Rev 0→Rev 1 with full ICD definition |
14. Confidence Factor
| Factor | Weight | Score (0–10) | Weighted Score | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology maturity (TRL) | 25% | 9.0 | 2.13 | Most equipment TRL 9; hydraulic bridges TRL 7–8; integrated airlock TRL 6–7 |
| Engineering completeness (ERL) | 20% | 8.0 | 1.60 | ERL 4–5 on established equipment; Class 2 OER achieved Rev 1 |
| Integration readiness (IRL) | 15% | 9.0 | 1.35 | All ICDs fully defined Rev 1; IRL upgraded to 5 |
| Vendor availability & supply chain | 15% | 8.5 | 1.28 | Multiple qualified vendors for all categories |
| Operational heritage | 15% | 7.5 | 1.13 | Walking floors/conveyors well-referenced; integrated negative-pressure airlock facility is novel combination |
| Regulatory / permitting clarity | 10% | 7.5 | 0.75 | No novel regulatory pathway for standard equipment; facility-level permitting is site-specific |
| TOTAL CONFIDENCE SCORE | 100% | — | 8.24 / 10 = 82.4% | GOOD — Investor-bankable at Rev 1 Class 2 OER |
15. Availability Model
15.1 Equipment Availability and Redundancy
| Equipment | MA | MTBF (hr) | MTTR (hr) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TISAB/EASB roll-up doors | >98% | >5,000 | 1–2 | 2N redundancy; door motor replacement is maintenance task (OEM operating records) |
| Truck weighbridges | >99% | >10,000 | 1 | Highly reliable; load cell replacement if needed is fast (Mettler Toledo OEM data) |
| RFID reader systems | >99.5% | >15,000 | <1 | Solid-state; spare units on site |
| Hydraulic drawbridges | 92–95% | 1,000–2,000 | 2–4 | Custom hydraulic system; cylinder seal wear primary failure mode; critical path for system OA (calculated — industry hydraulic cylinder benchmark) |
| Walking floor systems | 94–97% | 2,000–4,000 | 2–4 | 50% duty cycle on 2× units; slat replacement is planned maintenance (Keith Manufacturing reference data) |
| Lift conveyors (Trough 1) | 96–99% | 3,000–6,000 | 1–3 | 50% duty cycle; belt and magnetic head pulley are planned maintenance items |
| Feed conveyors (Trough 2) | 95–98% | 2,500–5,000 | 1–3 | 316L SS screw conveyor; bearing and seal service in corrosive sludge environment |
| System OA — 0A/0B/0C | ~93% | — | — | Dominated by hydraulic bridge MA; N+1 walking floor/conveyor provides headroom. P50 throughput: 930 TPD avg. |
16. Risk Register
16.1 Module Risk Register
Mitigation: Critical path at 20–32 weeks. Early procurement decision. ICD finalization before fabrication release. Dual-source HPU components.
Mitigation: 316L SS liner + sump design. Duplex leachate pumps. Leachate tank sized for 4-hour peak. Route to water treatment at all times.
Mitigation: Thermal cameras at TISAB approach for truck load screening. Quarantine bay QA-01 with water deluge for pre-discharge events. Post-discharge: thermal-camera-directed oscillating monitor nozzles (NFPA 15) + wet pipe sprinkler backup (NFPA 13) activate automatically. Li-battery protocol: continuous water application required — see §5.4 Fire Suppression and OPS-002 §13B.
Mitigation: Regular NTEP re-certification annually. SCADA automated reconciliation with flagging. Manual override protocol for out-of-tolerance loads.
Mitigation: Dual NIR sensors with cross-validation. Manual override available. SCADA trending to track sensor calibration drift.
Mitigation: 316L SS slat material. Ribbon-flight screw conveyor for cohesive sludge. SCADA alarm on low conveyor speed vs. demand.
Mitigation: Redundant door interlocks. Pressure monitoring with SCADA alarm at –0.01 in. WC threshold. Automatic APS fan speed increase on pressure drop.
17. Document Control
17.1 Revision History
| Rev | Date | Author | Description | Approved By |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rev 0 | March 2026 | Carbotura Engineering | Initial issue — Class 4 Preliminary | A. Witters |
| Rev 1 | April 2026 | Carbotura Engineering | Upgrade to Class 2 OER — drawbridge mechanism corrected; Feedstock Ingest terminology; ASI (Authorized Strategic Integrator) designation; counterweight HPU; auto-chock specification | A. Witters |
17.2 Review and Approval Status
| Role | Name | Status | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author — Lead Systems Architect | Carbotura Engineering | ISSUED | April 2026 |
| Structural PE Review | TBD — pending PE engagement | PENDING | — |
| Mechanical PE Review | TBD — pending PE engagement | PENDING | — |
| ASI Review — ASI (Authorized Strategic Integrator) | TBD | PENDING | — |
| Owner Approval | A. Witters — Chairman | PENDING | — |
18. Warranty Register
18.1 OEM Warranty Terms — Module 0A/0B/0C
| Equipment | Vendor | Warranty Period | Coverage | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TISAB/EASB buildings (Rigid steel frame + insulated panel) | Robertson / Nucor (building) + ASSA ABLOY / Hörmann (doors) | 25 yr structural frame, 20 yr panel, 5 yr door mechanism | Structural frame and insulated metal panel envelope | Door warranty is separate sub-contract with door OEM; ASI manages overall warranty pass-through |
| Certified truck weighbridges | Mettler Toledo / Rice Lake / Avery | 24 months parts + labor | Load cells, summing box, controller, wiring harness | NTEP re-certification required annually regardless of warranty status |
| Walking floor systems | Keith / Hallco / Cargo Floor | 18 months | Slats, hydraulic cylinders, drive frame, control valves | Slat wear is a consumable — warranty covers manufacturing defects, not normal wear |
| Hydraulic drawbridges | Custom structural fabricator (ASI-qualified) | 24 months | Structural frame, hydraulic cylinders, HPUs, safety interlocks | Performance against spec must be verified at SAT |
| Lift conveyors | Superior / Fenner / Continental | 18 months | Belt, drive system, structural frame, magnetic head pulley | Belt warranty covers defects; wear from abrasive MSW is operational consumable |
| Feed conveyors — Trough 2 | Custom 316L SS fabricator (ASI-qualified) | 18 months | 316L SS screw flights, trough, bearings, seals, VFD drives | Corrosion warranty requires feedstock within Trough 2 design envelope |
RevCon 3 Performance Baseline | Authorized Strategic Integrator (ASI) Integration Model | Class 2 OER ±15%