The process of composting had been studied using six different types of blends, each simulating different Carbon-Nitrogen (C/N) ratio for the formation of compost. The raw material was a mixture of bio degradable waste (University Mess), bulking agent (saw dust) and cow dung as compost accelerator Six composting bins each of 100 L capacity were installed with holes at various depth for probes and leachate collection system. The bins (length 50 cm, width 40 cm, height 50 cm) were placed horizontally with a slight inclination to permit the collection of leachate. The evaluation studies included the operational indices such as temperature, pH, moisture content, compost maturity indices like C/N ratio, elements, bulk density and microbial survival. Blowers of this system were useful in maintaining aerobic condition (aeration at a rate of 2.3 m3/min) in the entire compost bay. Further germination studies were performed to ascertain the compost quality. The final compost having C/N ratio around 20 was satisfactory for its agricultural application based on the results.
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