The German machine that converts organic waste into high grade diesel fuel is surprisingly small when compared to ethanol plants (16 times larger and with less capacity) and biodiesel plants. The smallest plant, a KDV 500 (see picture), could fit into a room 30’x30’x30’; which does not include pre-processing of the sugar cane (see picture) into small ¾” pieces or the storage tanks for the diesel and distilled water which are products of the conversion process. The KDV 500 designation equates to 500 liters per hour or one million gallons of diesel fuel produced per year. Generally a total area of one acre can be utilized for the complete process which runs 24/7 and requires two employees per shift.
Besides being able to convert almost any organic or food waste into high grade diesel, is its capacity to be a “stand alone.” The machine does not need any outside power or other utilities as it uses a fraction of its own produced diesel to generate the electricity needed for is continuous operation. This is an excellent choice for countries that have sparse or intermittent utilities.
Our friend, Leonardo, has the available land and concrete pad waiting for the KDV. The site is adjacent to a county road, has power for offices, etc., and has room for expansion. The distilled water produced by the KDV can be used for irrigation and, under consideration, is the possibility of using it for municipal water in north Belize – another benefit.
Dr. Christian Koch, the inventor of the KDV and his company, AlphaKat GmbH, are manufacturing machines that can produce up to 20,000 liters (5,300 gallons) per hour. This technology could certainly help quench the thirst for diesel desperately needed for powering the needs of Belize or any other country. Finally, the high grade diesel fuel oil is super clean, carbon neutral, containing almost no sulfur, and at a low and stable price. As you might expect, the players in the petroleum are not very fond of this technology. They had their time to clean up their act and have, instead, lined their greedy coffers, depleted natural resources, polluted the planet, and continue causing physical illness to man and beast. Thank you, Dr. Koch, for stepping in to help save the day and the planet.