Systems and methods for generating compost

Details Systems and methods for generating compost Systems and methods for generating compost

2009-11-19

2010-11-02

Griffin, Walter D (Department: 1797)

Chemistry: molecular biology and microbiology

Apparatus

Bioreactor

C435S290200, C435S290300, C435S290400

Reexamination Certificate

active

07824903

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for the generation of compost are provided. In one embodiment, the system for generating compost comprises a positively aerated floor, a semi gas and liquid impermeable compost cover sized to cover a compost biomass pile placed on the positively aerated floor, and a suction system positioned under or substantially close to the compost cover and generally near a top of the compost biomass pile, wherein the floor comprises a plurality of channels connected to at least one gas flow pipe installed below or above grade, wherein gas drawn by suction system at the top of the biomass compost pile maintains a negative pressure across the compost cover, thereby generating suction between the compost cover and the top of the compost biomass pile, and wherein the compost cover directs substantially all of the gas flow towards the suction system.

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