Effects of air flow directions on composting process temperature profile
WASTE MANAGEMENT, vol.28, no.10, pp.1766-1772, 2008 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 28 Issue: 10
- Publication Date: 2008
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.wasman.2007.06.026
- Journal Name: WASTE MANAGEMENT
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.1766-1772
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
In this study, chicken manure mixed with carnation wastes was composted by using three different air flow directions: RI-sucking (downward), R2-blowing (upward) and R3-mixed. The aim was to find out the most appropriate air flow direction type for composting to provide more homogenous temperature distribution in the reactors. The efficiency of each aeration method was evaluated by monitoring the evolution of parameters such as temperature, moisture content, CO2 and O-2 ratio in the material and dry material losses. Aeration of the reactors was managed by radial fans.