OCETA ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY PROFILES ECO-NomadTM - Combined Mechanical Utility Container CAT. #03-019 / 08-016 / 09-022 CONTACT: Head Office: 261 Albany St. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 2A9 Tel. (204) 831-0216 Fax. (204) 837-7518 Email: Staschik@mts.net Web: www.economad.com

PROCESS/ PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: off-grid utililty container micro infrastructure portable potable water biological wastewater treatment heating electrical supply monitoring fire protection The Eco-NomadTM provides utility services to off-grid residential, small commercial or institutional buildings via a container that combines already proven technologies to create a complete micro-infrastructure. The capabilities housed within the Eco-Nomad include integrated systems for potable water storage and purification, biological wastewater treatment, water and space heating, electrical supply, fire protection, and the capability to remotelymonitor and troubleshoot all integrated functions. The utility container (standard 8'x 8'x 16') is portable and can be transported by road, rail, water, or air. Structurally independent of the host building, the Eco-Nomad can be integrated into a new building design or can be retrofitted to support an existing building. Total combined energy savings resulting from this integrated approach can be as high as 40%. Figure 1 is a sectional drawing of the Eco-Nomad, detailing the various utility components. Figure 1(a): Eco-NomadTM Combined Mechanical Utilities Container Figure 1(b): Eco-NomadTM Control Systems Interface Figure 1(c): Eco-NomadTMComponent Configuration

PROCESS/ PRODUCT APPLICATION: remote and rural developments aboriginal communities tourism accomodations mining & logging camps army deployment disaster relief airports weather stations generating facilities	The Eco-Nomad provides combined utility services to off-grid buildings used for a variety of residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Examples include rural and remote residences / cottages, co-housing / multi-unit developments, remote tourism / commercial facilities, temporary mining and logging camps, army deployment, disaster relief, remote airports, and weather stations. Designed for extreme winter weather operation, the Eco-Nomad is well suited to applications in circumpolar countries. Installation of the pre-fabricated and factory tested Eco-Nomad is virtually non-intrusive, making it ideal for developments on permafrost, bedrock surfaces, or in environmentally sensitive areas. Developing countries can avoid the high costs of new infrastructure with an Eco-Nomad designed for the local environment. Figure 2 shows integration of the Eco-Nomad into a single-family residential	Figure 2: Integration into Single Family Unit Click to View Figure 2
		dwelling. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) and the National Research Council (NRC-IRAP) are providing support for the development, pre-commercialization, and in-situ testing of the unit. CMHC is integrating the Eco-Nomad into the development and construction of the Northern Healthy House in the Eagle Lake First Nations community near Dryden, Ontario. Architectural &	Community Planning is also developing retrofit applications, where the self-contained unit operates outside of the existing building structure. Multi-residential, commercial, and industrial applications are under development for capacities of both 6-8 and 20 users per day.

PROCESS/ PRODUCT OPERATION: modified septic tank biofilter non-potable water recirculation solar hot water heater hydronic in-floor space heating photovoltaic battery storage micro cogeneration	The Eco-Nomad can be put on line temporarily or permanently as it is reliant upon neither a specific dwelling nor a specific site location. In standard configuration, the utility container houses a minimum of nine distinct mechanical systems that can operate independently, but operate more efficiently when integrated. The core of the Eco-Nomad concept is the efficient use and system integration of a micro co-generation engine used to generate electricity and heat for use in space heating and/or domestic hot water applications. The micro co-generation engine provides the base load of electricity, while solar PV panels and / or a wind generator are used in a supplemental manner. A power centre and battery banks are additional components of the electricity system. The heat produced by the internal combustion engine is captured through a series of heat exchangers; supplemental heat is generated by means of solar collectors. Heat is stored in the hot water tanks, providing domestic hot water and space heating. A radiant, in floor heating system is preferred but for retrofit applications, a forced air heating system can be	Table 1: Eco-NomadTM Utility Components & Capabilities Click to View Table 1
		adapted. Water for potable uses can be sourced site specifically from groundwater, lake water, rain water, or trucked supplies. Stored in an insulated tank located in the Eco-Nomad subfloor, it is treated using a sand filtration system and either iodinated resin, UV, or membrane technology. A modified septic tank in conjunction with the Waterloo Biofilter® system provides primary and secondary wastewater treatment respectively. Recycled, clear, non-potable water is then re-circulated for use in the toilet and washing machine, reducing net water consumption by up to 30% and reducing effluent treatment accordingly. Table 1	summarizes the mechanical sub-components used for single-family / multi-residential housing structures and small commercial / industrial applications. For optimized operation of the equipment the R2000 insulation standard is preferred, especially in cold climate locations. Troubleshooting is handled through the remote monitoring system. Standard, factory construction of the container assures quality and uniformity, while the design allows site specific upgrades and/or modifications. An interactive CD ROM based Operation and Service Manual for the Eco-Nomad is under development.

VENDOR INFORMATION: Architectural & Community Planning Inc. This profile was made possible through financial support provided by FedNor

Architectural & Community Planning Inc. was established in 1987 to conduct research, development, and implementation activities for remote residential housing and small commercial projects. Managing partner, Udo Staschik, has provided project management

related to the development and implementation of over 300 residential new home construction and self-help renovation projects. Udo Staschik is also director of Community Habitat Design and Building Projects for the Taiga Institute for Land, Culture

and Economy based in North Western Ontario. Currently a U.S. and Canadian patent is pending for the Eco-Nomad design and mechanical interconnection of components.

This document was originally published August, 1999. It is best viewed with the font Times, size 12. While OCETA has reviewed this product/process with the Vendor and conducted limited independent investigation, OCETA assumes no responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information.

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