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Composting
Composting
What is composting ?
Parameters Condition
smaller particle is encouraged to increase
surface area for microbial activity and
optimum temperature to be maintained.
However too small particle size will reduce
Particle size void size and hence oxygen viability for
aerobic condition. Hence ideal size is in the
range of 1.25 7.5 cm.
Preparation and
Decomposition of marketing
Preprocessing
of the final
of MSW the organic compost
fraction product.
Bad odour .
The release of odour during the composting process
can be extremely severe during the turning and mixing
process and if not managed well can be tormenting to the
operators and upset the nearby residents. Hence odour
masking agents and enzymes must be used for the
temporary control of the odours.
Cost economics
.
The economics of composting will
have to consider the capital cost for
establishing the facility including
siting, cost of operation and
maintenance and the marketing and
promotions of the product.