HUMAN SYSTEMS Alkaline Hydrolysis

Alkaline Hydrolysis Systems for Human Disposition

System with basket container inside Inside of the system without the basket container

Two systems in the horizontal loading position Two systems in the angled operating position

Stainless steel basket container lowered on a lift table Final remains inside of the basket container following a with the lid removed for transfer rinse cycle; remains are concentrated in the bottom end

1. More environmentally friendly Uses less water, less alkali, and less energy 2. Design prevents maintenance Door and seals are above the liquid level 3. Remains are fully enclosed Rest assured the final remains are secure

4. Simplified remains collection Collect all final remains in a few minutes

Very simple installation Large color 10-inch touch-screen HMI Intuitive operator & control screens

LT-28 Low Temperature

Simple and fast hand-tightened knobs Lowest equipment cost Lowest energy consumption Lowest cost per process for alkaline hydrolysis

systems Operates on standard utilities Optimal for businesses with 200 or fewer cremation

cases per year

Capacity 0-500 lb (0-227 kg)

Operating Temperature

199-208°F (92.5-97.8°C)

Operating Pressure

Atmospheric

Processes Per Day

1.5 (3 every two days)

Example Installations: Low Temperature

High Temperature HT-28

State-of-the-art single latch door Accelerated process ASME-certified vessel and door Operates on standard utilities Low equipment cost

Bio-Response High Temperature systems can be operated at user-selected lower temperatures to enjoy energy and cost savings

Capacity 0-500 lb (0-227 kg)

Operating Temperature

199-302°F (92.5-150°C)

Operating Pressure

Less than 65 psi

Processes Per Day

3.5 (7 every two days)

Example Installations: High Temperature

Human Alkaline Hydrolysis Systems

Features and Specs: Alkaline Hydrolysis Systems for Human Disposition

Model Low Temperature High Temperature

LT-28 HT-28 HT-28 INSTITUTIONAL

Operating Temperature 199-208°F (92.5-97.8°C)

User-Selected

199-302°F (92.5-150°C)

User-Selected

199-302°F (92.5-150°C) User-Selected

*Requires Institutional Utilities

Operating Pressure

Atmospheric pressure

Less than 65 psi (dependent upon selected operating temperature)

System features an ASME-certified, 100psi-rated vessel and safeties

Less than 65 psi (dependent upon selected operating temperature)

System features an ASME-certified,

100psi-rated vessel and safeties

Turnaround Time

(Includes heat-up, process, cool-down, discharge, and rinse)

1.5 processes per day (3 every 2 days)

14-16 hours per process

3.5 processes per day (7 every 2 days)

6-8 hours per process

4.5-5 processes per day (9-10 every 2 days)

5-7 hours per process

Door Type 8-latch door with simple and fast hand-tightened knobs

Single-latch ASME-certified door Single-latch ASME-certified door

Rapid Heat-Up and Cool-Down

Optional; please inquire

System includes dry cooler system to cool rapidly and conserve water

Rapid heat-up optional; please inquire

This system requires industrial utilities that are available at institutions (such as medical schools). These utilities may include high voltage and available chilled water.

Custom design with additional mechanisms and appliances for rapid heat-up and cool-

down; multiple options available

Notable Benefits Operates at atmospheric pressure

Lowest energy consumption

Lowest cost per process for alkaline hydrolysis systems

Lowest maintenance

Lowest equipment cost

Process is accelerated

Allows for more processes per day

User can select the operating temperature based on the day’s demand (a reduced temperature uses less energy, resulting in lower operating cost)

Includes all benefits of our standard high temperature machine (HT-28)

Extremely rapid heat up and cool-down measures allow for even more rapid

turnaround times.

Unit Configuration Single-body system

Capacity System size (girth-limited): 0-500lb (0-227kg)

Larger custom sizes available; please speak with us to determine which system best fits your needs

Discharge Control Automatically controlled (standard)

Discharges below regulation temperature and pH

Control System Large 10-inch Allen Bradley Panelview PLUS color touch-screen HMI

Allen Bradley Compact Logix PLC control system

Intuitive operator & control screens

Manual override screen for testing and troubleshooting

UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply; safety power backup for power outage)

UL-listed NEMA-4 control panel

Units available in English or Metric measures; multiple languages available

Ethernet or phone modem diagnostics to allow factory assistance to anywhere in the world (requires Ethernet connection)

Optional Operator Remote Monitoring to monitor process screen from an office computer, home computer, or smart phone

Required Utilities Fresh water supply (cold and hot water recommended)

Vent line (small 1”-1.5” line)

Electricity: Systems are built custom to customer’s specifications Typical configurations: 208/220 Single-phase, or 208-600V 3-phase, 50 or 60 Hz

Drain/sewer connection or alternative solution

Equipment Options Available

Option: Discharge pump (for installations where gravity draining is not possible)

Option: Load cells (system automatically weighs body and liquid alkali if applicable)

Option: Liquid chemical injection

Option: Energy-efficient rapid cooling device

Option: Specialized filter system

Option: Custom-sized machine (for example, 1,000 lb capacity single-body unit)

Option: Any customization is possible; we are a full engineering firm

Convenience Options Available

Option: Dissolvable opaque heavy-duty body bags (available with zipper or adhesive closure)

Option: Cycle report printer

Option: Operator Remote Monitoring to monitor process from a select external device (i.e. computer or smart phone); includes capability for machine to email and text message alerts to the equipment owner and/or operator

Option: Integrated wireless Ethernet modem where hardwired internet connection is not possible (for factory diagnostics and/or Operator Remote Monitoring)

Recommended Ancillary Equipment

Lift table (with or without scale)

Cremated remains processor

Scale (if not built in to machine or lift table; to weigh the deceased)

Convection drying oven

Hot water heater (highly recommended; to provide the equipment with hot fill and hot rinses)

Bio-Response can supply or assist with sourcing ancillary equipment for simplified purchase

Notable Benefits PATENTED & PATENT PENDING TECHNOLOGIES

Simple, fast, and easy installation

No expensive steam generator/boiler required

Operates with standard utilities available to most facilities, funeral homes, and commercial locations

No additional storage tanks required

No submerged pump seals

TIP Technology offers numerous advantages

Low equipment cost, simple operation, and reliability

Lower operating cost than flame/fire based cremation

Our customers LOVE their systems!

Does not require EPA Air-Quality permitting, regulation, or tracking

Does not require retort/incinerator zoning considerations for emissions

Cutting edge remote diagnostics system saves you money

Experienced team with 24/7 support

They are grateful to have a choice

They prefer a process that does not use fire or flame

They prefer receiving 20% more of their loved ones’ ashes

They believe this to be a more gentle option than flame-based cremation

They value the decreased environmental impact of the process—

no emissions, less energy, and smaller carbon footprint

Ability to better serve their families

by offering another choice

Exceptionally high rate of selection

by families

Push the button and leave—

no need to attend the process

Small footprint

Simple installation— use of standard utilities with no major

building modifications

Very low maintenance—

no equivalent to rebricking

Machines last for many years— systems have been in operation for

over 20 years without vessel wear

No EPA Air Quality Permits required

Less zoning restrictions— able to place this equipment where flame cremation systems are not allowed

due to emissions and/or zoning

For smaller operations, it is economical to perform a single process (no costly initial shared heat-up expense like that with a

flame-cremation system)

Decreased environmental impact

A competitive edge in a

competitive industry

No fire— for many reasons (decreased risk, decreased labor,

decreased costs)

Lower operational cost than flame

cremation

Number 1 selected system worldwide

Variety of systems and features available—we understand that

different businesses need very different solutions

Systems are smartly designed—simple in form and function, and built

with only the best components

No costly steam generator required

No added storage tanks

No submerged pumps or seals

Designed to fit standard utilities

Smallest system footprints on the market

Automatic cooling and discharge controls

Superior water circulation and simplified remains collection

Patent pending technologies are game-changing—our machines use

the least amount of resources, and they are CLEAN after the process

Any customizations a customer might desire are possible

We have over 20 years of direct experience with AH technology

All products are proudly made in the U.S.A.

Bio-Response Solutions is the world leading producer of alkaline hydrolysis systems for the funeral, pet, scientific, and pharmaceutical industries. We build the safest, most affordable, and most efficient systems on the market. We take pride in offering personalized customer service, and we work hard to ensure that every installation is a success story.

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What is alkaline hydrolysis?

Alkaline hydrolysis (AH) is an environmentally friendly alternative to flame/fire cremation and burial. AH is often referred to in practice by other names such as Aquamation, Dissolution, and Flameless Cremation (Water-Based/Eco/Green/Hydro/Aqua/Bio/etc.).

How does AH work? This process is essentially an accelerated version of what takes place during natural decomposition. A combination of gentle water flow, temperature, and alkalinity is used to accelerate the breakdown of biological materials. At the end of the process, the body has been returned to the water (remember—our bodies are 65% water to begin with). Similar to flame/fire cremation, the only solid remains are the mineral ash of the bones.

Is there an ash to return to the family as there is with flame/fire cremation? Yes. A powdered ash is returned to the family in the same manner as remains from flame/fire cremation. This ash is pure calcium phosphate from the mineral ash of the bone. As it is without the carbon discoloration that comes from burning, it is typically lighter in color. Alkaline hydrolysis will yield about 20% more final ash remains on average than flame/fire cremation.

What is the impact of the water usage? Incredibly low; this is a very sustainable end of life choice. Our systems use the equivalent of three days average water use for a single person — or the same amount that would be used for two at-home car washes. During the process the water is used to carry out hydrolysis (the process of dissolving the body into the water), and also for a final clean rinse of the vessel and remains. At the end of the process, 99% of the water is returned to the wastewater treatment facility where it is recycled in the same manner as all other wastewater.

What devices must be removed from the body? None. Medical devices and implants (including pacemakers) will not create any adverse effects in this system. Items such as metal implants can be recovered for recycling at the conclusion of the process.

Does the system require supervision while in operation? No. Once the user has initiated the cycle from the touch screen, the system will run and complete the entire cycle automatically. The user may return at a convenient time to collect the rinsed final remains.

Are the final bone remains safe to handle? Yes. The remains are 100% safe, pathogen and disease free after the process. The final remains are cooled during the clean water rinse and are safe to handle with bare hands immediately following the process. After a drying procedure, they can be processed for return to the family.

Are there any long term maintenance items? Yes, but there is no equivalent to the labor intensive, costly rebricking repairs that a flame/fire cremator requires as regular ongoing maintenance. Our systems can be used for many years without any major maintenance items, and the minimal routine maintenance is easily performed by the equipment owner. All machine components are serviceable by local service people, such as your plumber or electrician.

Do you have any systems in operation? Yes, we have numerous systems in operation. We ship more alkaline hydrolysis systems than all other manufacturers combined. If you are interested in seeing a system in operation, please contact us.

Is this process considered cremation? Legally speaking, this depends on how your regulatory authority has addressed the technology by law or rule. Currently approximately 80% of the approved states and provinces in the US and Canada have addressed alkaline hydrolysis as a form of cremation. The other 20% have addressed alkaline hydrolysis as a separate form of final disposition. Please reach out to us with any questions on this topic, or for regulatory assistance as a funeral . professional or regulatory authority.

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