2. The HEVSTOW design
HEVSTOW consists of a set of modular reactors arranged in series as well
as parallel. The unit is provided with loading, unloading, and
harvesting arrangements (Figure 1).
HEVSTOW comprises of a fixed frame B to hold modules Aloaded in series as well as in parallel. The modules A move
over the fixed frame B with the help of wheels Cprovided on either side. The wheels move within the brackets to prevent
the module A from moving in vertical direction at the time of
harvesting. The unit consists of a sprinkler system D used to
maintain the moisture content in modules A ; the sprinkler
system has nozzles E positioned above the modules to serve the
purpose. A rod F is placed below the modules A, which
can be rotated 180° using gear mechanism G. It helps in
emptying the contents of the modules on to the conveyor belt Hplaced below each track. The guiding mechanism at one end of the
conveyor belt H serves in collecting the content of the modules
without spillage in to the collection tray. The loadingJ and unloading K systems help in loading and
unloading of the modules A on to the fixed frame Busing rack and pinion arrangement R and T .
Module A is placed over the fixed frame B with the
help of wheels C fixed on either side of the module A ;
the base of the module A opens to empty its content on to the
conveyor belt H placed below.
The harvesting system of HEVSTOW consists of a conveyor belt Hand a guiding mechanism at one end of the conveyor belt H. The
guiding mechanism aids in collecting the content of the conveyor beltH without spillage into the collection tray. A roller
attached to a motor helps in rotating the conveyor belt H at
the time of harvesting.
Module A is filled with substrate and placed on the loading endJ. The motor aids in the lifting of the module with the help of
a rope Z. The rack and pinion R and Tarrangement driven by motor U helps in placing the moduleA on to the fixed frames B . Motor U for the
rack and pinion arrangement is supported on a frame and the rodW is attached to a hinge X . The whole 60 set-up is
placed on a frame Y .