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time of wastes in the reactor is 30 to 45 days. The economics of automated reactors are totally
different from those of other systems because they involve a need for high initial capital inputs for
reactors, which can process up to 3 tons of waste per day ($35,000 to $50,000) each, as well as
ancillary loading and transport equipment such as moving belts, macerators, and loaders for
operation. However, its labor and running costs are extremely low, and reactors reach equilibrium
and can be run trouble free for a number of years. The capital expenditure can be recovered in 1
to 2 years. A number of relatively expensive systems based on this system have been marketed,
but are less attractive economically.
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