The SHARC Series
Sustainable Heating & Cooling using Wastewater Energy
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What is a SHARC?
The SHARC Series taps the potential of wastewater energy to reduce energy & water consumption, carbon emissions and energy costs at large, industrial scales.
The SHARC utilizes the power of wastewater for both heating & cooling for the large capacity requirements of multi-family residential, commercial & energy districts.
The SHARC Series is a clean energy game-changer, transforming wastewater into savings!
- SHARC taps into wastewater – an accessible, cost effective source of clean energy
- Wastewater energy is highly impactful, especially compared to other commonly used clean energy technologies
- Patented, high volume filtration & efficient thermal transfer
- No smell, quiet operation
- Low maintenance
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SHARC Interactive 3D Model
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Why choose SHARC series?
- Next-Level District Energy Performance:
Reduces capital & operating costs of large District Energy systems, enhancing their effectiveness and sustainable outcomes. - Enhances Geothermal Projects:
Wastewater dramatically reduces project footprint & borehole requirements – by up to 50%! Wastewater energy acts as a thermal buffer for geothermal loops, optimizing their temperature and performance. - Sustainability and Carbon Reduction:
SHARC accelerates your climate action goals and can significantly lower carbon emissions, promoting a greener and more sustainable future. - Boosts Economic Advancement:
Wastewater energy contributes to a sustainable ecosystem that fosters public-private partnerships, clean energy job creation and energy equity for stakeholders, city governments, and land developers.
- Consistent & Reliable: SHARC delivers a year-round source of consistent clean energy, in any climate or weather condition.
- Space Efficient: The SHARC Series has a smaller footprint & high output compared to other clean energy options, preserving valuable real estate like rooftops available for green spaces and photovoltaic installations.
- Low Maintenance: SHARC systems require minimal upkeep, staying cleaner longer than compared to competitors, reducing the need for manual intervention & fresh water cleaning.
- Versatile, Modular Design: The SHARC Series is designed to be placed inside foundations and can be paired with various water-source condensers and heat pumps, offering flexibility in its applications and ease of service. Give your design team new options!
- Scalable: Multiple SHARC units can be installed in parallel to accommodate larger flow rates, making it suitable for district energy and geothermal loops.
- Quiet & Odorless: You’ll forget the SHARC is even there as it runs quietly and emits no smell due to its fully sealed design. Eliminates the need for vibration mitigation or additional venting.
Tap the sustainable power of wastewater for heating & cooling!
Building Heating (Energy recovery)
Building Cooling (Energy rejection)
Sample installation pictures
Who uses SHARC?
Residential
- Multi-Family Housing
- PIRANHA (50–350 Units)
- SHARC (350+ Units)
- Student Housing
- Senior Living
- Community Housing
SHARC Series Features
Modular System
- Wastewater filtration & energy exchange combined.
- Scalable design to fit various requirements.
Patented Filtration
- High-volume wastewater filtration – no pre-screening required!
- Very low pressure drop across the filter.
- Enhances efficiency of the heat transfer process.
Components
- Custom ultra-high efficiency heat exchanger.
- Sizes range from 4 to 12 inch piping (100 to 2,500 GPM)
- Automated reversing valves control back flush, keeping the heat exchanger operating at design parameters
- DDC integration with touch screen control, remote monitoring, data trending, and email alerts (Modbus standard and BACnet integration available)
- Sensors included: Temperature, pressure, flow meters
- Sludge pump: Crucial for wastewater management.
- Macerator pump: Breaks down waste before processing.
- Remote monitoring capabilities: System faults or issues send alerts. SHARC Energy service team can access real-time system data remotely.
- Expected lifespan of 25 years
Specifications
| SHARC 660 - 4" | SHARC 660 - 6" | SHARC 880 | SHARC 1212 (Coming Soon) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Process | Continuous flow | ||||||||
| Water heating | YES | ||||||||
| Wastewater cooling | YES | ||||||||
| Space heating/cooling | YES | ||||||||
| Design wastewater flowrate | 100 - 250 GPM | 250 - 550 GPM | 500 - 1,200 GPM | 1,100 - 2,500 GPM | |||||
| 6 - 16 L/s | 16 - 35 L/s | 31 - 75 L/s | 70-157 L/s | ||||||
| Design condenser water flow rate | Varies | ||||||||
| Varies | |||||||||
| Standard design heat output, at max flow | 1,125 MBH | 2,474 MBH | 5,399 MBH | 11,248 MBH | |||||
| 0.33 MW_th | 0.73 MW_th | 1.6 MW_th | 3.3 MW_th | ||||||
| Filter size | 1/8" | ||||||||
| 3.2 mm | |||||||||
| SHARC module inlet/outlet connection diameter | 4" | 6" | 8" | 12" | |||||
| 100 mm | 150 mm | 200 mm | 300 mm | ||||||
| Maximum Operating pressure | 45 psi | ||||||||
| Components included on skid | Macerator unit SHARC unit Automated valve assembly Heat exchanger Control panel | ||||||||
| Auxiliary components (supplied by others) | Wastewater Holding Tank Solids-handling wastewater supply pump(s) Circulation pump(s) Heat pump (optional) DHW Pre-heat tank Condenser Water Loop Mechanical Equipment Condenser Water Pump VFDs Storage/Buffer Tanks Auxiliary Heat Injection/Rejection Equipment | ||||||||
Base Module Values Only – Does not include auxiliary equipment such as wastewater supply pump(s), sludge pump(s), load side circulation pump(s), etc. that may optionally be included in the SHARC module control package. *FLA at 208V
| SHARC 660 - 4" | SHARC 660 - 6" | SHARC 880 | SHARC 1212 (Coming Soon) | |||||||||||||||||
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| Power | *208/230 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | 460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | 575 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | *208/230 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | 460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | 575 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | *208/230 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | 460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | 575 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | *208/230 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | 460 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | 575 V, 60 Hz, 3 Phase | ||||||||
| Components | HP | KW | FLA (A) | FLA (A) | FLA (A) | HP | KW | FLA (A) | FLA (A) | FLA (A) | HP | KW | FLA (A) | FLA (A) | FLA (A) | HP | KW | FLA (A) | FLA (A) | FLA (A) |
| Macerator | 5.0 | 3.7 | 13.9 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 13.9 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 13.9 | 6.7 | 5.3 | 10.0 | 7.5 | 25.4 | 12.0 | 9.6 |
| Auger Motor | 0.75 | 0.6 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.75 | 0.6 | 2.73 | 1.24 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 4.6 | 2.1 | 1.7 |
| Solids Pump Motor | 3.0 | 2.2 | 7.7 | 3.8 | 3.05 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 12.3 | 6.17 | 4.86 | 7.5 | 5.6 | 17.8 | 8.9 | 7.12 | 15.0 | 11.2 | 38.4 | 19.2 | 14.5 |
| Controls | - | - | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | - | - | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | - | - | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | - | - | 5.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Nominal Load | 31.5 | 14.7 | 12.2 | 36.1 | 17.1 | 14.0 | 43.5 | 20.7 | 16.9 | 75.6 | 36.3 | 28.6 | ||||||||
| MCA (A) | 33.4 | 15.7 | 12.9 | 39.2 | 18.7 | 15.2 | 48.0 | 22.9 | 18.7 | 85.2 | 41.1 | 32.2 | ||||||||
| MOCP (A) | 40.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 | 50.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 | 60.0 | 30.0 | 25.0 | 110.0 | 60.0 | 45.0 | ||||||||
| S.C.R (kA) | 35.0 | 35.0 | 22.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 22.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 22.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 22.0 | ||||||||