A Comparative Study on the Aerobic Biodegradation of the Continuous and Intermittent Aeration in Bin Composting System

  • Hong, Ji-Hyung (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Choi, Byoung-Min (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Sunchon National University) ;
  • Park, Keum-Joo (College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Sunchon National University)
  • Published : 2000.06.01

Abstract

Composting of hog manure amended with sawdust trials lasted three weeks and used pilot-scale in bin composting system. Results showed that the rise temperature and carbon dioxide evolution in compost during the composting decomposition process were affected by the aeration method, pH, C/N, moisture content, bulk density and particle size distribution. No significant differences existed in biophysical properties of the composit produced from the continuous and intermittent aeration method. The intermittent aeration was very successful in compost odor control and required less time to reach stability than the continuous aeration.

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