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Possible Cycles First Blocks

Michael Dougherty edited this page Dec 9, 2013 · 1 revision

Below is a list of possible first blocks, and their inputs and outputs. If all of these blocks were built, we could model a self-sustaining ecosystem that could support a human.


Sun

IN

  • Hydrogen

OUT

  • Light
  • Heat
  • Carbon
  • Oxygen
  • Helium

Microbial Fuel Cell

IN

  • Waste water with fine dissolved solids.

OUT

  • electricity
  • Nutrient rich effluent

Hydroponic Grow Beds:

IN

  • Nutrient rich water
  • Light

OUT

  • Edible vegetables
  • Clean water

Human

IN

  • Edible Vegatables
  • Potable Water

OUT

  • Urine
  • Feces
  • Human Energy (Thought and movement)

Blender

IN

  • Urine
  • Feces
  • Wastewater
  • Soft Compost Scraps

OUT

  • Waste water with very fine dissolved solids.

Tilapia Tank

IN

  • Duckweed
  • BSF Larvae
  • Clean water

OUT

  • Tilapia Fish
  • Nutrient rich water

Cooking with Rocket Stove

IN

  • Tilapia Fish
  • Vegetables
  • Wood/Biomass

OUT

  • Food
  • Food Scraps

Slow Sand Charcoal Filter

In

  • Clean Water

OUT

  • Potable Water

Black Soldier Fly Larva Tank

IN

  • Solid Food Scraps

OUT

  • Larvae
  • Finely shredded and softened decomposing biomass