| Main Title |
Chemical and microbial aspects of sludge composting and land application : final report / |
| Author |
Sikora, L. J. ;
Millner, P. D. ;
Burge, W. D.
|
| Other Authors |
|
| CORP Author |
Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville, MD.;Environmental Protection Agency, Cincinnati, OH. Water Engineering Research Lab. |
| Publisher |
GPO, |
| Year Published |
1985 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/2-85/103 |
| Stock Number |
PB85-243186 |
| Subjects |
Sewage sludge--United States ;
Compost ;
Microorganisms--United States
|
| Additional Subjects |
Sludge disposal ;
Sewage sludge ;
Sewage disposal ;
Aerobic processes ;
Composts ;
Cost estimates ;
Utilization ;
Marketing ;
Technology
|
| Holdings |
| Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last
Modified |
Checkout
Status |
| NTIS |
PB85-243186 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
|
07/26/2022 |
|
| Collation |
xv, 95 pages : illustrations |
| Abstract |
A series of six studies was conducted to evaluate selected microbial and chemical aspects of composting and sludge spreading. Ammonia (NH3 was shown to be viricidal at pH 7 to 9). Enzymatic activity was not inhibited when well stabilized or composted sludge containing high concentrations of metals and chlorinated hydrocarbons was added to soils. Nitrogen and phosphorus moved down the soil profile where plots were treated with 100 Mg/ha once or 20 Mg/ha five times. Laboratory studies of composting showed that controlled aeration to maintain temperatures between 50 and 55C allowed thermophilic decomposition to remain constant, produced more drying and CO2 than constant aeration composting. Aspergillus fumigatus and thermophilic actinomycetes, low in non-agricultural sites, are common around composting and crop residues. |
| Notes |
"Final report period covered 10/1/78-9/30/83." "August 1985." "EPA/600/2-85/103." Microfiche. |
| Place Published |
Cincinnati, OH : |
| Supplementary Notes |
See also PB80-199359. |
| Corporate Au Added Ent |
Water Engineering Research Laboratory. |
| PUB Date Free Form |
1986. |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A06/MF A01 |
| BIB Level |
m |
| Cataloging Source |
OCLC/T |
| OCLC Time Stamp |
20011219135555 |
| Language |
eng |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
MERGE |
| OCLC Rec Leader |
01144nam 2200313Ka 45020 |
