ON-SITE FOOD WASTE TO ENERGY
WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM FOR GAS DETECTION Combustible and toxic gases can leak virtually anywhere, and leaks may not
The Flexibuster is a self-con-
occur near a facility’s gas detection
tained anaerobic digester de-
instrument installation area. MSA’s Wire-
signed to process food and
less Communication System is suitable
organic waste on-site, saving
for gas detection at locations where no
on waste disposal costs and
infrastructure exists.
producing energy. Manufactured by SEab Energy, the system’s modular design means it can be configured to suit food producers, the retail supply chain and hospitality installations with process waste of between 200 and 1000 tpa. The system converts waste into biogas, which is used to generate electricity and heat. It is designed as a turnkey solution to food industry waste, with the anaerobic digester providing the user with automated operation and remote management capabilities.
A 900 MHz radio communicates to a gateway, providing real-time detection at distances of up to 1.6 km with clear line of sight. The product accepts both analog and Modbus inputs. Power options include solar panel, battery and charger to help ensure up to two weeks of autonomous operation. A wireless HART adapter can be added to
The product is designed to continuously produce between 8 and 55 kW of
any MSA HART-enabled field device to
electricity, via a combined heat and power unit (CHP) or a gas turbine, which
communicate with any existing wireless
can be used on-site or sold back to the grid. This provides enough energy
HART network.
to power up to the equivalent of 40 average homes and reduces CO2e emissions by up to 1000 tonnes.
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