The complete treatment cycle takes twelve hours including filling, dehydration and emptying. Occasionally, odours may be noticeable. However, biological sludges are more difficult to treat because the water molecules are more strongly bonded to the biomass. This means that dehydration performance is not as good. Installation and operation DAB units set up in Quebec are in the form of a silo with a conical base and are available in two models, with storage capacities of 10 m 3 or 25 m 3 .
Horizontal models are also available.
The system can be set up in an industrial park or in an agricultural setting. Construction and installation requires between two and three months. One person sees to the reception of material and control of operations. One week of training is sufficient for this task. Workers must wear protection equipment at all times and observe rigorous hygiene practices.