CPC B01D 1/0058 (2013.01) [B01D 1/0082 (2013.01); B01D 1/225 (2013.01); B01D 3/085 (2013.01); B01D 5/006 (2013.01); B01D 5/0036 (2013.01); B01D 5/0051 (2013.01); B01D 5/0054 (2013.01); B01D 11/0296 (2013.01); F01P 3/20 (2013.01); F02B 63/04 (2013.01); F02G 5/00 (2013.01); F01P 2025/08 (2013.01); F01P 2060/00 (2013.01); G05D 7/0617 (2013.01); G05D 13/62 (2013.01); G05D 23/19 (2013.01)] | 17 Claims |
1. A method for processing elements, the method comprising:
associating a power level with a power budget of a set of processing equipment;
providing fuel to a first apparatus of the set of processing equipment, wherein the first apparatus generates electrical energy based on the fuel being provided to the first apparatus;
transferring heat generated at the first apparatus;
transferring a gas that contains carbon dioxide (CO2) from the first apparatus to an enclosed space where plants are growing;
producing a condensate based on operation of the set of processing equipment;
monitoring power consumed by the set of processing equipment;
identifying that the power consumed by the set of processing equipment meet or exceed the power level associated with the power budget; and
making an adjustment associated with the set of processing equipment when the heat transferred at the first apparatus is maintained while the power consumed by the set of processing equipment is maintained within the power budget.
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