Sewage sludge compost battery

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1996-03-07

1997-12-30

Young, Christopher G.

Chemistry: electrical current producing apparatus, product, and

Having living matter, e.g., microorganism, etc.

H01M 816

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057028354

ABSTRACT:
Sewage Sludge Compost Batteries utilize Sewage Sludge Compost for electrical energy production. This is generated by biological oxidation/reduction reactions. By composting the sewage sludge, the physical and biological characteristics of the sewage sludge are altered, allowing utilization as a battery material. Sewage Sludge Compost also has many physical and biological characteristics that are different from raw and treated sewage. Electrical output is provided by the naturally occurring aerobic and anaerobic bacteria, Actinomycetes and fungi that are found in the Sewage Sludge Compost. Enhanced electrical output is achieved through the addition of various nitrogen compounds that include NH.sub.4 Cl and urea. The absorbing quality of the composted sewage sludge controls any free liquid that may be added to foster the biological activity. Usable electric current is then produced when dissimilar electrodes, with an electromotive potential, are inserted. The Sewage Sludge Compost Battery provides an alternative use for sewage treatment waste by-products.

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