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Main Title Sludge Composting and Utilization: Rational Approach to Process Control.
Author Finstein, M. S. ; Cirello, J. ; MacGregor, S. T. ; Miller, F. C. ; Psarianos, K. M. ;
CORP Author Rutgers - The State Univ., New Brunswick, NJ. Dept. of Environmental Science.;Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC.;New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, Trenton.
Year Published 1980
Report Number RUTGERS/COOK/ES-81-1; EPA-C-340678-01-1;
Stock Number PB82-136243
Additional Subjects Sewage treatment ; Sludge disposal ; Fuels ; Moisture content ; Utilization ; Aerobic processes ; Technology ; Composts ; Biomass ; Performance evaluation ; Bacteria ; Microorganisms ; Rutgers composting process ; Solid wastes
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NTIS  PB82-136243 Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. 07/26/2022
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Abstract The interaction between microbial heat output (at the expense of the waste being treated) and temperature was identified as the fundamental factor in controlling the composting process. The concept was implemented by means of a temperature feedback control system in conjunction with forced pressure ventilation. Field trials involved raw sewage sludge mixed with woodchips, on a scale of up to 20-ton piles. The new process, which is presently available technology, is called the 'Rutgers static pile composting process'. Some of its advantages are as follows: A starting moisture content of 75 percent is decreased to 25 percent in 12 days; This tendency to dry represents the decomposition of putrescible (odor-causing) organic matter; No condensate is produced; The need for a curing stage can be assessed in terms of specific, objective criteria; The process is operationally flexible to meet the vagaries of environmental regulation; The drying tendency might be exploited in the preparation of biomass-derived fuel.
Supplementary Notes Prepared in cooperation with Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC., New Jersey Dept. of Environmental Protection, Trenton, City of Camden, and Camden County Municipal Utilities Authority.
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PUB Date Free Form Jan 80
Category Codes 21D; 68C; 97R; 97F
NTIS Prices PC A10/MF A01
Primary Description 100/00
Document Type NT
Cataloging Source NTIS/MT
Control Number 323808867
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