Conditions for energy generation as an alternative approach to compost utilization
Language English Country Great Britain, England Media print
Document type Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
- MeSH
- Biofuels * MeSH
- Soil chemistry MeSH
- Incineration methods MeSH
- Hot Temperature MeSH
- Conservation of Natural Resources MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Geographicals
- Czech Republic MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Biofuels * MeSH
- Soil MeSH
Very strict limits constrain the current possibilities for compost utilization in agriculture and for land reclamation, thus creating a need for other compost utilization practices. A favourable alternative can be compost utilization as a renewable heat source - alternative fuel. The changes of the basic physical-chemical parameters during the composting process are evaluated. During the composting process, energy losses of 920 kJ/kg occur, caused by carbohydrate decomposition (loss of 12.64% TOC). The net calorific value for mature compost was 11.169 kJ/kg dry matter. The grain size of compost below 0.045 mm has the highest ash content. The energetic utilization of compost depended on moisture, which can be influenced by paper addition or by prolonging the time of maturation to six months.
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