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Pregenesis Protocol — Technical Design Specification

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

Doc No.CBT-PRE-TDS-002
RevisionRev 1
OER ClassClass 2 Target — Not Yet Released
DateApril 2026
ClassificationConfidential
RevCon BaselineRevCon 3
Document Control
Document NumberCBT-PRE-TDS-002
RevisionRev 1 — April 2026
OER ClassificationClass 2 (±15%) OEM Engineering Release — equivalent to "FEED / DOE FEL-3" [external regulatory reference — DOE LPO / AACE 18R-97 only]
StatusWORKING DOCUMENT — Pre-Release Engineering Development
OwnerCarbotura Inc. — Engineering
Quality StandardISO 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 BaselineRevCon 3 — $150M–$325M/yr revenue floor, 400 TPD baseline factory
ChairmanAllen Witters
Revision History
RevDateAuthorDescription
0April 2026Carbotura EngineeringInitial Issue — Class 4 Preliminary (±30%). All ICDs status TBD.
1April 2026Lead Systems Architect / OEM Engineering DirectorClass 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.

1. Executive Summary

DIAG-PRE-001 Pregenesis Protocol — Material Flow Overview
Process Flow
Module 0A · TISAB
Truck Arrival
RFID + Manifest
NTEP Weighbridge
Gross Weight ±20 lb
Airlock Hold
15 sec · −0.02 in. WC
Module 0B · Feedstock Ingest
Bay Assignment
LED Signage
Hydraulic Bridge
45–70° Raise
Trough 1
MSW + Tires
Trough 2
Sludge + Ash
Shredder Train · Modules 1–4
Tire Pre-Shredder
Primary Shredder
SHRD-SHR-001/002 · 380 kW
MFS Stage 1
Bulk Ferrous → FCB-001/002
Hammermill
P80 ≤25 mm
MFS Stage 2
Fine Wire → FCB-003/004
Rotational Mixer
EAF = 0.25 · CV <5%
Regenesis Feed Bin
Output
To Regenesis MCR
Blended · EAF 0.25 confirmed
T2 Processing · Ash Path
NIR Moisture Sensor
Routing decision
Lumpbreaker
VRM Pulverizer
P80 <500 µm · ATEX Z21
Ash Silo
ASL-001/002
↑ feeds Rotational Mixer
Also: Module 0C · EASB — Tare weight confirmation ±5% · Load record close
Material flow from truck arrival through Pregenesis preparation to Regenesis MCR feed. APS Capture Stream runs parallel to all enclosed process zones (not shown for clarity).
DIAG-PRE-002 TISAB / EASB Airlock — 8-State Door Interlock Machine
State Machine
[*] Power Up
Raise request + interlocks clear
S0 — Both Doors Closed
Standby
Raise request + interlocks clear
S1 — Entry Door Opening
Entry door fully open
S2 — Truck Entering · On Scale
Truck on scale confirmed
S3 — Entry Door Closing
Entry door sealed
S4 — AIRLOCK HOLD
−0.02 to −0.05 in. WC · NTEP weight captured · Load acceptance confirmed
Weight captured + acceptance confirmed
S5 — Exit Door Opening
Exit door fully open
S6 — Truck Exiting Floor
Truck clear + dump body down
S7 — Exit Door Closing · Lane Reset
Exit door sealed → return to S0
State machine governs both Lane A and Lane B independently. No door movement permitted outside this logic. STATE 4 (Airlock Hold) is the only state where negative pressure equalization and weighing occur.
Document Boundary Statement
This Technical Design Specification defines module-level technical requirements, interfaces, testing, and warranty boundaries only; commercial risk allocation, financing structures, delivery arrangements, and lender requirements are addressed in separate contractual and financing documents.
Manufacturing Classification Statement
This Technical Design Specification describes module-level requirements for an Advanced Circular Manufacturing subsystem and does not define or imply waste treatment, storage, or disposal activities.
Near-Zero Design Intent
The Pregenesis intake system is engineered as a closed-loop manufacturing subsystem designed for near-zero emissions, near-zero discharge, and near-zero residual. This design intent is achieved through enclosed material handling, continuous negative-pressure operation, internal capture of all airborne particulates and vapors via the APS Capture Stream, and the absence of routine wastewater discharge or disposal pathways. Environmental performance outcomes are contingent on execution at commercial scale and will be validated through SAT and FPT procedures.

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.

BoundaryDescriptionReference
UpstreamFacility perimeter / public road (truck arrival)N/A — facility boundary
Downstream (Trough 1)Lift conveyor discharge to Primary Shredder feed hopperCBT-PRE-TDS-003
Downstream (Trough 2)Walking floor discharge to Trough 2 Processing trainCBT-PRE-TDS-004
Excluded: Shredder TrainModules 1–6 size reduction, ferrous separation, blendingCBT-PRE-TDS-003
Excluded: T2 ProcessingTrough 2 thermal drying and pulverizing to <500 µmCBT-PRE-TDS-004
Excluded: APS SystemAPS design (fans, filters, ducts, product recovery)CBT-APS-TDS-001

2.2 Input Register

Input StreamSourceRoutingNotes
Manufacturing Feedstock (MSW / tires)Inbound trucks via TISABTrough 1Primary Pregenesis Manufacturing Feedstock stream
Sludge / ashInbound trucks via TISABTrough 2Sludge and ash to T2 Processing
Electrical powerSite utility / 32 MW PowerBlockAll modules480V 3-phase 60 Hz; main service 4,160V or 13.8 kV
Compressed airSite compressorsAll modules100 psig — door actuators, instruments, controls
SCADA facility management signalFacility SCADA masterAll modulesBay assignment, throughput demand, payload reconciliation

2.3 Output Register

Output StreamDestinationRateNotes
Shredded feedstock to Shredder TrainTrough 1 lift conveyor to Primary Shredder~985–995 TPDAfter magnetic head pulley ferrous removal
Ash/sludge stream to T2 ProcessingTrough 2 walking floor to T2 train1,000 TPDLeachate accounted separately
Ferrous metalsFerrous collection bin~0.5–1.5% of Trough 1 flowMagnetic head pulley on Trough 1 lift conveyor
APS Capture Streams (all enclosures)APS (CBT-APS-TDS-001)~2,200 CFM normalProcess-capture basis; no dilution air
LeachateWater treatment moduleVariableTrough 2 sump — designed for near-zero discharge
Confirmed payload data (SCADA)Facility SCADA / billing systemPer truckTISAB 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

StepModuleActionKey Parameter
1TISABTruck arrives — RFID tag read at lane entryEPC tag capture
2TISABAirlock hold — pressure equalization–0.02 to –0.05 in. WC vs. outside
3TISABWeighbridge measures gross weight±20 lb legal-for-trade (NTEP)
4TISABExit door opens, truck enters Feedstock IngestSCADA bay assignment signal
5Feedstock IngestBay assignment via LED signage — Trough 1 or 2Load manifest match confirmed
6Feedstock IngestHydraulic bridge raises<60 sec raise cycle
8Feedstock IngestTruck tips Manufacturing Feedstock into troughGravity discharge; all material confined to trough
8Feedstock IngestBridge lowers; truck proceeds to EASB<60 sec lower cycle
9EASBAirlock hold — pressure equalization–0.02 to –0.05 in. WC vs. outside
10EASBTare weight confirmed±20 lb legal-for-trade
11EASBPayload reconciliation (gross – tare = net)±5% reconciliation tolerance
12EASBTruck exits — RFID load record closedLoad record archived to SCADA

3.3 Mass Balance

StreamTroughDesign Rate (TPD)Notes
MSW + tires inputTrough 1Up to 1,000P90 envelope includes 100% tires by day
Sludge + ash inputTrough 2Up to 1,000Moisture 60–85% sludge; 5–30% ash
Output to Shredder TrainTrough 1 lift conveyor~985–995After magnetic head pulley ferrous removal (~0.5–1.5%)
Output to T2 ProcessingTrough 2 walking floor1,000Leachate volume accounted separately in T2 mass balance
Ferrous metals removedTrough 1 magnetic head pulley~5–15Estimated 0.5–1.5% of MSW+tire stream; co-manufactured revenue stream
Total system input (combined)Both troughsUp to 2,000Full dual-trough design capacity

3.4 Key Process Parameters

ParameterValueBasis
Building negative pressure–0.05 to –0.10 in. WCRelative to TISAB/EASB interior
TISAB/EASB pressure–0.02 to –0.05 in. WCRelative to outside atmosphere
Airlock cycle time target<3 minutes per truckDoor close + verify + door open sequence
Trough 1 capacity (design)1,000 TPDMSW + tire Manufacturing Feedstock
Trough 2 capacity (design)1,000 TPDSludge + ash streams
Drawbridge raise/lower cycle<60 secondsFull travel; hydraulic drive
Surge buffer (trough)4-hour supply at design throughput~167 tons at 1,000 TPD
Walking floor speed0–12 ft/min variableSCADA-controlled via proportional hydraulic valve
Payload reconciliation tolerance±5%TISAB gross vs EASB tare; pass/fail threshold
Truck throughput (design)60+ trucks/hour per direction2 lanes × 30 trucks/hr per lane

4. Feedstock Design Envelope

Guarantee Conditionality
All throughput and equipment performance guarantees apply when Manufacturing Feedstock is within the P90 design envelope defined below, utilities are provided at specification, and operators follow OPS procedures. Any Li-battery detection in an inbound load triggers immediate quarantine; no-tip protocol applies until visual inspection clears the load.

4.1 Trough 1 — MSW & Tire Feedstock Design Envelope

ComponentP50 Range (wt%)P90 Design Max (wt%)Design Consideration
Paper / Cardboard20–28%35%High cellulose; manageable via walking floor
Plastics (mixed)12–18%22%Mixed polymers; no special handling required
Food organics20–35%42%High moisture; contained by negative pressure + APS
Yard waste5–15%20%Seasonal variation; lignocellulosic bulk
Ferrous metals3–6%8%Recovered at magnetic head pulley on lift conveyor
Non-ferrous metals1–3%4%Pass-through to Shredder Train
Glass / ceramics3–6%8%Inert; manageable with AR400-lined trough
Textiles / Rubber2–6%10%Rope/textiles can bridge — walking floor handles
Whole tires0–10%40%Bridge-tip directly; tires 100% by day acceptable
Li-ion batteriesTraceANY DETECTIONQuarantine protocol — thermal camera required at TISAB approach

4.2 Prohibited Materials

MaterialHazardDetection MethodProtocol
Li-ion / Li-polymer batteriesThermal runaway / fireFixed thermal camera at truck approachQuarantine bay — load rejected before rear discharge
Pressurized cylinders (any gas)ExplosionVisual inspection + operator notificationReject at gate; do not permit entry
Radioactive materialsRadiationFixed portal radiation detector at TISAB entryImmediate quarantine; emergency protocol
Liquid in bulk containersLeachate, fireVisual + RFID manifest checkReject at gate unless classified as approved sludge stream
Medical / sharps wasteBiohazardManifest reviewReject — not accepted as Manufacturing Feedstock

5. Module Equipment Specifications

Equipment Visual Reference
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5.1 TISAB — Truck Intake & Scale Airlock Building TISB-BLD-001/002

TISAB — Truck Intake & Scale Airlock Building TISB-BLD-001/002
Building Type
Rigid steel frame with insulated metal panel — pressure-differential sealed, heavy door framing
Configuration
2 parallel drive-through lanes, fully enclosed
Lane Dimensions
20 ft wide × 110 ft long per lane
Total TISAB Footprint
~50 ft × 100 ft (including wall thickness and service access)
Ceiling Height (clear)
24 ft minimum — accommodates loaded semi-trailer clearance with body-up detection clearance
Doors Per Lane
2× automatic high-speed insulated roll-up doors (4 doors total)
Door Dimensions
20 ft W × 16 ft H clear opening per door — high-speed insulated sectional overhead, R-20, ATEX Zone 2, ≥0.05 in. WC pressure-differential rated
Door Cycle Rating
Minimum 50,000 cycles/year
Door Interlock
Entry door must fully close and seal before exit door opens — true airlock sequence
Weighbridge Type
In-ground certified legal-for-trade weighbridge, pit-mount, per NIST Handbook 44
Weighbridge Capacity
105,000 lb NTEP certified — legal-for-trade
Weighbridge Accuracy
±20 lb
Weighbridge Platform
85 ft L × 13 ft W per lane — full semi-trailer wheelbase
Body-Up Detection
MANDATORY — TISAB-HID-001 through -004: Infrared through-beam sensor, 14 ft AFF, 20 ft span, full door width. Trip condition: any vehicle component >14 ft AFF → ALARM: DUMP BODY ELEVATED. Door remains closed; non-overridable without supervisor credential.
RFID/Transponder
Passive UHF RFID readers at lane entry — industrial weatherproof grade
Airlock Cycle Time
<3 minutes per truck (door close + verification + door open)
Pressure Differential
–0.02 to –0.05 in. WC relative to outside atmosphere
APS Capture (Normal)
400 CFM — process-capture basis; no dilution air
APS Capture (Peak)
700 CFM — during peak truck traffic and door cycling
Estimated CAPEX
$1.8M–$2.8M per building [Class 2 ±15%, 2026 USD] — includes rigid frame structure, sectional doors, weighbridges, body-up detection, RFID, fire suppression

5.2 Trough 1 — MSW & Tires DUMP-TR1-001

Trough 1 — MSW & Tire Manufacturing Feedstock DUMP-TR1-001
Function
Receive MSW and tire Manufacturing Feedstock; meter to Shredder Train via lift conveyor
Dimensions
12 ft wide × 200 ft long × 16 ft deep (clear inside)
Surge Buffer (design)
4-hour supply at 1,000 TPD = ~167 tons at 425 lb/yd³ average MSW density
Wall Liner
AR400 abrasion-resistant steel plates, 3/8-in. thick, bolt-on replaceable panels
Walking Floor Type
Reciprocating slat walking floor conveyor (hydraulic drive)
Walking Floor Qty
2 units at 50% duty cycle — each rated 1,000 TPD full throughput
Walking Floor Speed
0–12 ft/min variable, SCADA-controlled via proportional hydraulic valve
Lift Conveyor Type
2× enclosed belt conveyor, fire-resistant NFPA rated, heavy-duty chevron/cleated belt
Lift Conveyor Capacity
1,000 TPD per unit; 1,500 TPD surge capacity
Lift Conveyor Inclination
18–22 degrees
Magnetic Head Pulley
Rare-earth permanent magnet; continuous ferrous removal at conveyor discharge; est. 0.5–1.5% of stream

5.2.1 Feedstock Ingest Station Layout — 5-Station Design

Station Assignment — Locked Design (ECN-002, ECN-003)
The Feedstock Ingest is designed around five discharge stations. Stations 1–4 are trough tipping bays served by hydraulic counterweighted drawbridges. Station 5 is the Module 0D Liquid Biosludge Delivery Station — no drawbridge, no trough access. All station assignments are SCADA-controlled via vehicle type manifest flag at TISAB entry.
StationTagTrough / ZoneVehicle TypeManifest FlagDischarge MethodBridge
Station 1DUMP-BAY-001ATrough 1 — Lane ASemi end-dump / walking floor, dump truckSEMI-ENDDUMP · SEMI-WALKFLOOR · DUMP-TRUCKRear gravity discharge or walking floor ejection into troughRAISES (end-dump) / DOWN (walking floor)
Station 2DUMP-BAY-001BTrough 1 — Lane BSemi end-dump / walking floor, compression truckSEMI-ENDDUMP · COMPRESSIONRear gravity discharge, walking floor ejection, or horizontal packing blade ejection via head-end openingRAISES (end-dump) / DOWN (compression/walkfloor)
Station 3DUMP-BAY-002ATrough 2 — Lane ASemi end-dump / walking floor, dump truckSEMI-ENDDUMP · SEMI-WALKFLOOR · DUMP-TRUCKRear gravity discharge or walking floor ejection — ash and sludge feedstock onlyRAISES (end-dump) / DOWN (walking floor)
Station 4DUMP-BAY-002BTrough 2 — Lane BSemi end-dump / walking floor, compression truckSEMI-ENDDUMP · COMPRESSIONRear gravity discharge, walking floor ejection, or horizontal packing blade ejection via head-end opening — ash and sludge feedstock onlyRAISES (end-dump) / DOWN (compression/walkfloor)
Station 5LBS-MNF-001Module 0D — Lane DLiquid biosludge tankerTANKER-LIQUIDGravity drain or pump via 4-in. tri-clamp manifold — no trough, no drawbridgeN/A — no bridge
Roll-off Trucks (ROLLOFF manifest)
Roll-off trucks are assigned to the head-end opening bay of the appropriate trough (Station 1 or 3 depending on material type). Container tilts at floor grade — same as compression truck head-end discharge geometry. Bridge stays DOWN.

5.3 Hydraulic Drawbridge System DUMP-HDB-xxx

Counterweighted Drive-Over Drawbridge System — Both Troughs DUMP-HDB-001/002/003/004
Design Concept
Trucks drive forward onto the drawbridge, which spans the full trough width. The bridge is the structural roadway over the trough. Truck stops, auto-chocks engage, then the entire bridge span hinges upward from the entrance-side pivot — exposing the trough below and allowing the truck dump body to raise rearward and discharge Manufacturing Feedstock into the trough. Drive-through operation — no reversing required.
Configuration
2 drawbridges per lane · 2 lanes · 4 drawbridges total. Troughs parallel at 24-ft centers. Each bridge independently operated.
Bridge Span
16 ft (4.88 m) clear span across trough. Bridge is the truck roadway; trucks drive onto and stop over the trough.
Hinge Location
Entrance side — pivot at the end from which the truck entered. Full span raises from this fixed pivot point. Exit/dump end rises to operating angle.
Operating Angle
45° nominal raise angle. Full span raises as a single rigid unit. Provides clearance for truck dump body to elevate rearward and discharge into trough below.
Counterweight
Factory-fitted counterweight balances full span + maximum truck load at hinge. Minimal hydraulic energy required for raise/lower cycle. HPU sized for counterbalanced load only.
Load Rating
80,000 lb GVW minimum; 100,000 lb design load — AASHTO HL-93 + 25% dynamic impact factor. Rated for fully loaded tandem-axle transfer trailer.
Structural Frame
W-section steel beams, hot-dip galvanized; AR400 wear surface deck; lateral wheel guides both sides prevent truck drift during approach and positioning.
Auto-Chock System
Automatic wheel chocks engage on truck-stop confirmation. Chock engagement confirmed via sensor before bridge raise is permitted. Chocks hold truck stationary during full raise/lower cycle and dump body operation. Chock release only permitted after bridge fully lowered and latched.
Rising Trough Curb — DUMP-RCB-001/002/003/004
Mechanical rising curb — mandatory rollback prevention. A steel curb plate, 10 in. (254 mm) above finished slab, rises automatically on bridge raise command — interlocked in series with the bridge raise interlock chain. Curb MUST confirm raised position (DUMP-RCB-POS-001 sensor) before bridge raise is permitted. Curb blocks any truck or load from rolling back into the open trough during or after discharge. Curb lowers only after bridge is fully DOWN and latched. Actuator: hydraulic or electromechanical; AR400 face plate; rated for 105,000 lb vehicle impact. Tag: DUMP-RCB-001 (Trough 1A), -002 (Trough 1B), -003 (Trough 2A), -004 (Trough 2B).
Raise/Lower Cycle
<60 seconds full travel (0° to 45° and return). Hydraulic actuators sized for counterbalanced load; smooth acceleration/deceleration profile to prevent load shift.
Trough Interlock
Adjacent bridge on same trough — hard interlock prevents simultaneous raise. Both bridges on opposite troughs may operate simultaneously (independent HPUs, independent interlocks).
Safety — Personnel
Laser curtain / photo-eye array confirms no personnel in trough zone beneath bridge before raise permitted — Class IV per ANSI/NFPA 79.
Safety — APS
APS extraction rate increases automatically on bridge raise signal. Trough zone maintained under negative pressure during full open dump cycle. Bridge may not remain raised >15 min without confirmed APS capture.
Emergency Stop
E-stop pull cords on both sides of each bridge at grade level; mushroom-head E-stop at each HPU station; SCADA alarm logged with timestamp on any E-stop activation.
CAPEX (per trough pair)
$600K–$1.2M per trough (2 bridges) — custom fabrication with counterweight system; performance-specified per this TDS [Class 2 ±15%].

5.4 Fire Suppression System — PIMB Trough Zone

Fire Suppression — Governing Standards
NFPA 13 (Sprinkler Systems) · NFPA 15 (Water Spray Fixed Systems) · NFPA 72 (Fire Alarm) · NFPA 652 (Combustible Dust) · NFPA 855 (Energy Storage — Li-battery). All systems automatic — no manual activation required for initial suppression response.
ZoneSystemActivationStandardNotes
Trough 1 & 2 — primaryThermal-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 dropsNFPA 15 — Water Spray Fixed Systems2 monitor nozzles per trough bay; oscillating traverse covers full trough length. Cameras double as Li-battery detection cameras.
Trough zone — backupWet pipe sprinkler system — NFPA 13 industrial spacing overheadAutomatic — fusible link or glass bulb; no manual intervention requiredNFPA 13Provides 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-001–007Nitrogen inerting system (NIT-CV-001)CO detector or thermal sensor within conveyor enclosure → automatic N₂ floodNFPA 69 — Explosion PreventionOxygen exclusion effective in enclosed conveyor geometry. Personnel excluded during operation — no asphyxiation risk.
VRM enclosure — SHRD-APZ-001/002Nitrogen inerting system (NIT-APZ-001)Mill temperature or CO sensor → automatic N₂ floodNFPA 69Mill fires in enclosed grinding chambers respond to nitrogen inerting. LOTO required before any access after N₂ activation.
MCC / Electrical roomsClean agent suppression (FM-200 or Novec 1230)Smoke/heat detector → automatic clean agent dischargeNFPA 2001No water in electrical rooms. CO₂ not used — occupied space risk.
PIMB generalWet pipe sprinkler — NFPA 13 ordinary hazardAutomatic fusible linkNFPA 13General building coverage excluding trough bays (which have dedicated systems above).
ParameterValue
Monitor nozzle OEMElkhart Brass / Task Force Tips — oscillating industrial monitor; SCADA-controlled traverse
Monitor nozzle flow rate500–2,000 GPM per nozzle (adjustable via SCADA); sized per NFPA 15 hydraulic calculation
Thermal camera trigger thresholdOPEN — OER Gate 2: set point to be defined based on feedstock thermal profile and NFPA 652 DHA (EDP-IRL-02 dependency)
Water supplyDedicated fire water storage tank + fire pump — minimum 60-minute duration at design flow rate; sized per NFPA 13/15 hydraulic calculation
N₂ supplyBulk liquid nitrogen storage — bulk tank sized for 3 full flood volumes; automatic vaporizer
SCADA integrationAll 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

APS Process-Capture Basis Statement
CFM figures are process-capture basis only. No dilution air, comfort ventilation, or regulatory dispersion airflow is included. All APS Capture Stream flows represent product streams being recovered or contaminated air managed internally. APS system design is specified in CBT-APS-TDS-001.
ModuleAPS Capture PointNormal CFMPeak CFMTemp (°C)MaterialRecovery Value
TISAB (0A)Ceiling duct — building400700AmbientCoarse particulate, minor biogasCarbon fines to recovery
Trough 1 (0B)Open-top duct pickup6001,000Ambient–35MSW particulate, biogas traces, rubber dustCarbon fines; biogas to APS recovery
Trough 2 (0B)Open-top duct pickup500900Ambient–45Sludge vapors, ash particulate, H₂SCondensate to water treatment; dry fines to recovery
Feedstock Ingest generalBuilding envelope ceiling plenum300500AmbientGeneral building air, minor fugitive particulateGeneral containment
EASB (0C)Ceiling duct — building400700AmbientCoarse particulate, minor biogas from empty trucksCarbon fines to recovery
Head-end opening hoods — DUMP-APS-HE-001 (Trough 1)Dedicated head-end capture hood1,2002,000Ambient–35MSW ejection particulate, rubber dustCarbon fines recovery stream
Head-end opening hoods — DUMP-APS-HE-002 (Trough 2)Dedicated head-end capture hood1,2002,000Ambient–35Ash and sludge particulate during head-end dischargeCarbon fines recovery stream
Module 0D — LBS-VNT-001 (Liquid Biosludge Station)Dedicated vapor capture hood at manifold8001,400AmbientH₂S, NH₃, methane from liquid transferAPS 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.

ICD Rev 1 — Zero TBD Entries
All six ICD entries for Modules 0A/0B/0C have been fully resolved in CBT-PRE-ICD-001 Rev 1. Interface Readiness Level (IRL) upgraded from IRL 3–4 (Rev 0) to IRL 5 (Rev 1). See the full ICD document: CBT-PRE-ICD-001 Rev 1 →
InterfaceICD ReferenceConnection TypeStatus
TISAB entry → Feedstock IngestICD-TISB-DUMP-001Pressure boundary door + APS duct + Modbus TCP dataDEFINED — Rev 1
Feedstock Ingest → EASBICD-DUMP-EASB-001Pressure boundary door + APS duct + Modbus TCP dataDEFINED — Rev 1
Trough 1 lift conveyor → Shredder TrainICD-DUMP-SHRD-001Flanged AR400 chute + E-stop SIL 1 + Modbus TCP feed rateDEFINED — Rev 1
Trough 2 feed conveyor → T2 ProcessingICD-DUMP-T2PR-001Flanged 316L SS chute + NIR analog + Modbus TCP routingDEFINED — Rev 1
All modules → APSICD-DUMP-APS-0015× ASI-APS-FLG-6IN-RD + Rosemount 3051 DP + Modbus TCPDEFINED — Rev 1
TISAB/EASB → SCADA MasterICD-TISB-SCADA-001Full Modbus TCP/IP I/O marshaling — weighbridge, RFID, doors, bay LEDDEFINED — Rev 1
SAT / FPT Statement
Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) and Full Performance Testing (FPT) will be conducted following module assembly and initial startup. A 72-hour continuous Throughput Performance Guarantee Test (TPGT) is required with Manufacturing Feedstock within the P90 envelope, witnessed by Carbotura Engineering, Owner's Engineer, and an independent third party.

8. Utilities Register

8.1 Electrical Load Schedule

AC Utility Bus — Frequency Specification

Field-Switchable Inverter — 50Hz / 60Hz
The AC utility bus inverter is field-switchable at commissioning. USA deployments: 60Hz — NEMA 5-15/5-20 convenience outlets, 120V single-phase plug power for tools, computers, and site equipment. All international deployments: 50Hz — IEC standard for Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and Middle East markets. Frequency is set via firmware parameter or DIP switch at commissioning; no hardware change required. All large motor loads are VFD-driven and frequency-agnostic — this setting governs plug power and utility distribution only.
Deployment RegionAC Bus FrequencyPlug StandardVoltageSet At
USA60HzNEMA 5-15 / 5-20120V single-phase / 208V 3-phaseCommissioning — firmware parameter
Europe / UK50HzCEE 7/4 (Schuko) / BS 1363230V single-phase / 400V 3-phaseCommissioning — firmware parameter
Asia / Pacific50HzIEC 60083 regional variants220–240V single-phaseCommissioning — firmware parameter
Middle East / Africa50HzBS 546 / regional variants220–240V single-phaseCommissioning — firmware parameter
All large motors (VFD-driven)Frequency-agnosticN/A — direct HVDC or VFD outputPer VFD output specNo setting required
Sub-ModuleEquipmentNormal Load (kW)Peak Load (kW)Notes
TISAB (0A)Doors, scales, RFID, lighting, controls3560Primarily door motors and weighbridge controllers
Feedstock Ingest (0B)Walking floors (2× T1 + 2× T2)120240Walking floor HPU drives scale with throughput
Feedstock Ingest (0B)Lift conveyors (2× Trough 1)801602× 75 HP VFD motors at 50% duty
Feedstock Ingest (0B)Bridge HPUs (4 sets)4080Intermittent; 50 HP each during bridge cycle
Feedstock Ingest (0B)Signage, lighting, controls, leachate pumps2540LED lighting, SCADA controls, sump pumps
EASB (0C)Doors, scales, RFID, lighting, controls3560Mirror of TISAB electrical load
TOTAL — 0A/0B/0CAll sub-modules combined~335 kW~580 kWAt 1,000 TPD design throughput

9. Vendor Matrix

9.1 Sprung Structure Buildings

VendorCountryOEM GuaranteeKey SpecsNotes
Robertson Building Systems / Nucor Building SystemsUSA / Canada25 yr structural, 20 yr panelRigid steel frame; insulated metal panel; heavy industrial door framing; pressure-differential capablePre-engineered rigid frame — suitable for ATEX/negative pressure industrial facilities
ASSA ABLOY / HörmannUSA / Germany5 yr mechanism, 2 yr sealHigh-speed insulated sectional overhead doors; R-20 minimum; ATEX Zone 2 rated; ≥0.05 in. WC differentialDoor OEM — supplied as sub-contract to building integrator
ClearSpan Fabric StructuresUSAYes — 50 yr structuralCustom clear-span, full-height roll-up doors, insulated fabricStrong North American presence
Legacy Building SolutionsUSAConfirm at RFQRigid frame clear-span, high-bay rated, custom door configurationsSteel rigid frame with fabric skin; heavy-duty industrial

9.2 Truck Weighbridges

VendorCountryOEM GuaranteeKey SpecsNotes
Mettler ToledoUSA / GlobalYes — 24 months parts + laborLegal-for-trade, NTEP certified, pit-mount, SCADA integrationGlobal standard; full service network
Rice Lake Weighing SystemsUSAYes — 24 monthsFull range pit-mount legal-for-trade; SCADA integrationStrong USA dealer network; competitive pricing
Avery Weigh-TronixUSA / UKYes — 24 monthsOIML/NTEP dual-certified, pit-mount, SCADA/ERP readyGlobal network; strong in regulated industrial applications

10. CAPEX Estimate

10.1 Module CAPEX Summary — Class 2 ±15%

AACE Classification — Class 2 (±15%) | 2026 USD
This capital cost estimate is classified as Class 2 (±15%) OEM Engineering Release per AACE International RP 18R-97. All values in 2026 USD. Estimating methodology: factored/parametric — equipment costs from budget quotes, ROM quotes, and industry benchmarks.
Line ItemLow EstimateHigh EstimateBasis
TISAB building (Rigid steel frame + insulated metal panel + fitout)$1.8M$2.8MRigid 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$250K2× NTEP-certified pit-mount scales + controllers
TISAB doors + controls + RFID$80K$150K4 doors, PLC interlocks, RFID readers, safety systems
Feedstock Ingest concrete Modular Assembly$800K$1.5MReinforced slab + push walls + floor drains
Trough 1 + AR400 liner$400K$800KRC walls, AR400 steel liner panels, wheel guides
Trough 1 hydraulic bridges (2 sets)$600K$1.2MCustom fabrication; AASHTO HL-93 rated; HPUs included
Trough 1 walking floors (2×) + lift conveyors (2×) + magnetic head pulley$700K$1.4MKeith or equivalent; AR400 slats; hydraulic drive; enclosed belt NFPA
Trough 2 + 316L liner + sump$500K$1.0MRC walls, 316L SS liner, leachate sump + tank + pumps
Trough 2 hydraulic bridges (2 sets)$600K$1.2MSame as Trough 1 + corrosion upgrades
Trough 2 walking floors (2×, 316L) + feed conveyors (2×)$550K$1.1M316L SS slats + corrosion premium; screw/en-masse conveyors
EASB building (Rigid steel frame — mirror of TISAB)$1.8M$2.8MSame specification as TISAB Rev 1; rigid frame, sectional doors, weighbridge, RFID, body-up detection [Class 2 ±15%]
Thermal cameras + Li-battery detection$80K$150KFixed thermal cameras at TISAB approach; SCADA integration
Subtotal — Direct Equipment$5.73M$11.35MLines above
Electrical, instrumentation, controls (15%)$860K$1.7ME&I at 15% of equipment subtotal — Class 2 basis
Modular Assembly labor (15%)$860K$1.7MASI assembly at 15% of equipment subtotal
Contingency (15%)$1.12M$2.21MApplied per AACE Class 2 basis
TOTAL CAPEX — Modules 0A/0B/0C$8.57M$16.96MClass 2 ±15% | AACE 18R-97 | 2026 USD

11. Testing and Acceptance Criteria

11.1 Factory Acceptance Test (FAT)

Section Status — In Development
FAT/SAT acceptance criteria for Modules 0A/0B/0C to be developed by ASI in conjunction with Carbotura Engineering. Minimum required: functional interlock verification, weighbridge calibration verification, APS negative pressure confirmation, and bridge raise/lower cycle timing test.
TestAcceptance CriterionMethodStatus
Weighbridge accuracy±20 lb at 80,000 lb GVWNTEP certified test weightsPENDING
Airlock door interlock cycleFull state machine S0→S7→S0 with no faultsAutomated SCADA test sequencePENDING
Bridge raise/lower cycle time<60 seconds full travelStop watch + encoder logPENDING
Auto-chock engagementBoth sensors confirm <5 secondsTest truck simulationPENDING
APS negative pressure−0.05 in. WC minimum in trough zoneCalibrated Magnehelic gaugePENDING
E-stop functionAll motion halts <2 seconds on activationManual E-stop activation testPENDING

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

Cross-Reference
Detailed interface specifications are governed by CBT-PRE-ICD-001 Rev 1. This section provides a summary cross-reference only. Any conflict between this TDS and the ICD shall be resolved in favor of the ICD.
InterfaceICD SectionCounterpart ModuleStatus
Trough 1 lift conveyor discharge → Shredder TrainICD §3.1Module 1 — Primary ShredderDEFINED
Trough 2 walking floor → T2 ProcessingICD §3.2Module T2DEFINED
APS common manifold tie-inICD §4.1APS ModulePENDING
Recyclotron Feed Header (RFH) headerICD §5.1Regenesis MCRPENDING
SCADA tag handoff — TISAB/EASB to Feedstock IngestICD §6.3SCADA / DCSDEFINED
32 MW PowerBlock electrical tie-inICD §7.2PowerBlock ModulePENDING

13. TRL / ERL / IRL Assessment

DOE Cooperative Agreement — Industrial Feedstock MCR Mode
Carbotura has applied for two DOE Cooperative Agreement grants covering use of Coal Mine Tailings, Coal Energy Plant Ash, WTE Ash, and Critical Materials and Minerals (CMM) as primary feedstocks — up to 100% by mass — with MSW blended at variable ratios for Island Mode energy self-sufficiency. This program utilizes the identical Pregenesis and Regenesis equipment with different feed rates and operating recipes (Industrial Feedstock MCR Mode). Commercial proof-of-concept and DOE co-funding will advance the system TRL from 8 toward 9 across all feedstock categories. Enhancement Admix equipment (SHRD-EAS, SHRD-APZ, SHRD-LWF) is primary equipment in Industrial Feedstock MCR Mode.

13.1 Technology and Engineering Readiness

Equipment / SystemTRLERLIRLAssessment Notes
Rigid steel frame + insulated metal panel buildings (TISAB/EASB)955Fully commercial; pre-engineered rigid frame widely deployed for negative-pressure industrial facilities
Certified truck weighbridges955Mature commercial technology; NTEP certification established standard
Reinforced concrete trough955Standard civil/structural; no novel technology
Walking floor systems955Established technology; 40+ year heritage in bulk solids (Keith Manufacturing operating records)
Counterweighted drive-over drawbridge844Custom adaptation of proven hydraulic bridge technology; performance-spec procurement; limited rear discharge reference
Lift conveyors + magnetic head pulley955Standard industrial belt conveyor; magnetic head pulley proven for ferrous separation
TISAB/EASB integrated airlock + pressure management845Direct 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 reconciliation845Weighbridge SCADA integration well-established; automated net payload reconciliation standard in WTE applications
OVERALL MODULE TRL745IRL upgraded Rev 0→Rev 1 with full ICD definition

14. Confidence Factor

FactorWeightScore (0–10)Weighted ScoreRationale
Technology maturity (TRL)25%9.02.13Most equipment TRL 9; hydraulic bridges TRL 7–8; integrated airlock TRL 6–7
Engineering completeness (ERL)20%8.01.60ERL 4–5 on established equipment; Class 2 OER achieved Rev 1
Integration readiness (IRL)15%9.01.35All ICDs fully defined Rev 1; IRL upgraded to 5
Vendor availability & supply chain15%8.51.28Multiple qualified vendors for all categories
Operational heritage15%7.51.13Walking floors/conveyors well-referenced; integrated negative-pressure airlock facility is novel combination
Regulatory / permitting clarity10%7.50.75No novel regulatory pathway for standard equipment; facility-level permitting is site-specific
TOTAL CONFIDENCE SCORE100%8.24 / 10 = 82.4%GOOD — Investor-bankable at Rev 1 Class 2 OER

15. Availability Model

15.1 Equipment Availability and Redundancy

EquipmentMAMTBF (hr)MTTR (hr)Notes
TISAB/EASB roll-up doors>98%>5,0001–22N redundancy; door motor replacement is maintenance task (OEM operating records)
Truck weighbridges>99%>10,0001Highly reliable; load cell replacement if needed is fast (Mettler Toledo OEM data)
RFID reader systems>99.5%>15,000<1Solid-state; spare units on site
Hydraulic drawbridges92–95%1,000–2,0002–4Custom hydraulic system; cylinder seal wear primary failure mode; critical path for system OA (calculated — industry hydraulic cylinder benchmark)
Walking floor systems94–97%2,000–4,0002–450% duty cycle on 2× units; slat replacement is planned maintenance (Keith Manufacturing reference data)
Lift conveyors (Trough 1)96–99%3,000–6,0001–350% duty cycle; belt and magnetic head pulley are planned maintenance items
Feed conveyors (Trough 2)95–98%2,500–5,0001–3316L 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

Risk IDCategorySeverityMitigation
R-01Hydraulic bridge custom fabrication — schedule riskMEDIUMCritical path at 20–32 weeks. Early procurement decision. ICD finalization before fabrication release. Dual-source HPU components.
R-02Trough 2 sludge leachate — near-zero discharge complianceMEDIUM316L SS liner + sump design. Duplex leachate pumps. Leachate tank sized for 4-hour peak. Route to water treatment at all times.
R-03Li-battery or pressurized container in Manufacturing Feedstock — fire risk at rear discharge or in troughHIGHThermal 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.
R-04Payload reconciliation discrepancy (>5%) — operational data qualityLOWRegular NTEP re-certification annually. SCADA automated reconciliation with flagging. Manual override protocol for out-of-tolerance loads.
R-05NIR sensor accuracy for Trough 2 moisture routingMEDIUMDual NIR sensors with cross-validation. Manual override available. SCADA trending to track sensor calibration drift.
R-06High-moisture sludge causing Trough 2 walking floor slippageMEDIUM316L SS slat material. Ribbon-flight screw conveyor for cohesive sludge. SCADA alarm on low conveyor speed vs. demand.
R-07Pressure boundary loss (TISAB or EASB door failure)MEDIUMRedundant 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

RevDateAuthorDescriptionApproved By
Rev 0March 2026Carbotura EngineeringInitial issue — Class 4 PreliminaryA. Witters
Rev 1April 2026Carbotura EngineeringUpgrade to Class 2 OER — drawbridge mechanism corrected; Feedstock Ingest terminology; ASI (Authorized Strategic Integrator) designation; counterweight HPU; auto-chock specificationA. Witters

17.2 Review and Approval Status

RoleNameStatusDate
Author — Lead Systems ArchitectCarbotura EngineeringISSUEDApril 2026
Structural PE ReviewTBD — pending PE engagementPENDING
Mechanical PE ReviewTBD — pending PE engagementPENDING
ASI Review — ASI (Authorized Strategic Integrator)TBDPENDING
Owner ApprovalA. Witters — ChairmanPENDING

18. Warranty Register

18.1 OEM Warranty Terms — Module 0A/0B/0C

Guarantee Conditionality Statement
All throughput, performance, and availability guarantees apply when: (1) Manufacturing Feedstock is within the P90 design envelope defined in Section 4; (2) utilities are provided at specification per Section 8; (3) operation follows OPS procedures; (4) Planned Maintenance Intervals are adhered to; and (5) the Authorized Strategic Integrator (ASI) has completed Factory Acceptance Testing and issued the Unitized Warranty Passport.
EquipmentVendorWarranty PeriodCoverageNotes
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 mechanismStructural frame and insulated metal panel envelopeDoor warranty is separate sub-contract with door OEM; ASI manages overall warranty pass-through
Certified truck weighbridgesMettler Toledo / Rice Lake / Avery24 months parts + laborLoad cells, summing box, controller, wiring harnessNTEP re-certification required annually regardless of warranty status
Walking floor systemsKeith / Hallco / Cargo Floor18 monthsSlats, hydraulic cylinders, drive frame, control valvesSlat wear is a consumable — warranty covers manufacturing defects, not normal wear
Hydraulic drawbridgesCustom structural fabricator (ASI-qualified)24 monthsStructural frame, hydraulic cylinders, HPUs, safety interlocksPerformance against spec must be verified at SAT
Lift conveyorsSuperior / Fenner / Continental18 monthsBelt, drive system, structural frame, magnetic head pulleyBelt warranty covers defects; wear from abrasive MSW is operational consumable
Feed conveyors — Trough 2Custom 316L SS fabricator (ASI-qualified)18 months316L SS screw flights, trough, bearings, seals, VFD drivesCorrosion warranty requires feedstock within Trough 2 design envelope
END OF DOCUMENT — CBT-PRE-TDS-002 | Rev 1 | April 2026 | CONFIDENTIAL — CARBOTURA INC. — ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
RevCon 3 Performance Baseline | Authorized Strategic Integrator (ASI) Integration Model | Class 2 OER ±15%