Sammanfattning
On-site composting of nonpolluted organic wastes avoids costs and energy for transportation since the volume to be transported can be reduced to about 20% of the original. This paper describes the aerobic processes in a small-scale composting reactor, and evaluates how these processes can be optimized. The optimized composting process has a relatively short turnover time for organic matter; at the same time the temperature of about 60degreesC decreases the problems with pathogens and weeds in the mature compost. The compost produced has a high nutritional value, with high concentrations of especially nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus, while the contamination by heavy metals and other toxic substances are very low.
| Originalspråk | engelska |
|---|---|
| Sidor (från-till) | 330-336 |
| Tidskrift | Compost Science & Utilization |
| Volym | 11 |
| Nummer | 4 |
| Status | Published - 2003 |
Bibliografisk information
The information about affiliations in this record was updated in December 2015.The record was previously connected to the following departments: Department of Ecology (Closed 2011) (011006010), Department of Service Management and Service Studies (016530020)
Ämnesklassifikation (UKÄ)
- Ekologi