Pelletization of Compost for Energy Utilization

Zajonc, O.; Frydrych, J.; Jezerská, Lucie

doi:10.1016/j.ieri.2014.09.002

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“…The five different mixes showed results of high durability (between 84 and 94 PDI) and, therefore, a good capacity to be stored and transported commercially; in particular, mixture three showed a higher value thanks to the use of wood chips and corn starch, where lignin worked as one of the binders during compost pelletization. In the same mixture, the highest wettability index value was found, in accordance with previous studies [6,12] that noted the influence of wood and compost as regulatory agents of WI. This parameter allows the compost pellet to be able to disintegrate in the presence of water in an acceptable time frame and, therefore, to be able to quickly release the nutrients necessary for agricultural crops.…”

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“…The compost, once produced, can be used as a soil improver, typically destined for agronomic uses or for horticulture. Its use, with the addition of organic matter, improves the soil structure and the availability of nutritional elements (phosphorus and nitrogen compounds) [6]. Compost generally has a low density and can take up a great deal of storage volume, so its densification would help to reduce the required storage capacity [6,7].…”

Section: Introduction 1the Use Of Exhausted Extinguishing Powders (Eep) In Compostmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Its use, with the addition of organic matter, improves the soil structure and the availability of nutritional elements (phosphorus and nitrogen compounds) [6]. Compost generally has a low density and can take up a great deal of storage volume, so its densification would help to reduce the required storage capacity [6,7]. In addition, a danger represented by handling compost is the dispersion of dust, which can potentially carry pathogens and toxic organic substances [7,8] that, if inhaled, could cause respiratory problems similar to EEP distribution.…”

Section: Introduction 1the Use Of Exhausted Extinguishing Powders (Eep) In Compostmentioning

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Pelletization of Compost from Different Mixtures with the Addition of Exhausted Extinguishing Powders

Papandrea

Cataldo

Palma³

et al. 2021

Agronomy

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Today, in Europe, there is still no industrial process to favor the distribution of exhausted extinguishing powders (EEP). Extinguishing powders (EP) are the most common extinguishing agents and are composed of very fine particles (90% is less than 0.250 mm, with at least 40% less than 0.040 mm). Illegal processes of disposal or reuse of EEP are currently taking place throughout Europe. In fact, often maintenance companies illegally dispose of and/or reuse spent extinguishing powders with enormous environmental damage. This is partly due to prohibitive costs, of which a large part is due to transport. The demand for fertilizers is increasing; phosphorus is a key raw material, and a possible solution could be mixing it with compost and other organic biomass and agricultural residues. In general, both compost and EEP powder have a low density and can take up a great deal of storage volume, so thickening this compost would help reduce the required storage capacity. Furthermore, a danger represented by the handling of compost and EEP is the dispersion of dust that can potentially carry pathogens and toxic organic substances which, if inhaled, could cause respiratory problems during distribution and handling. The aim of this study was to produce compost pellets using exhausted EP in different formulations and to observe the quality of different compost pellet products with respect to different factors affecting handling, storage, and distribution. For the first time, the pelletizing of EEP with compost was performed successfully using five different blends, each with different properties. The results showed that qualitative variables could be controlled to optimize production efficiency and improve the quality of the finished product depending on the type of distribution, handling, and storage. The five compost mixes could be applied in different agricultural crops as fertilizer. Furthermore, this use of exhausted EP allows for positive ecological and economic effects, avoiding the disposal costs required by specialized companies.

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Section: Introduction 1the Use Of Exhausted Extinguishing Powders (Eep) In Compostmentioning

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Section: Introduction 1the Use Of Exhausted Extinguishing Powders (Eep) In Compostmentioning

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Pelletization of Compost from Different Mixtures with the Addition of Exhausted Extinguishing Powders

Papandrea

Cataldo

Palma³

et al. 2021

Agronomy

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“…Most importantly, perhaps, the end product can be used as a useful soil amendment: fertilizer and/or soil conditioner (Huang et al 2006;Iqbal et al 2010), besides other uses such as pellets for fuel (Zajonc et al 2014), isolating various microbial control agents (Larkin and Tavantzis 2013), and potential heat recovery from the composting process (Al-Widyan et al 2008). However, compost from agro-industrial wastes in particular is more reliable and is considered ''clean biowaste,'' and thus may be utilized in crop systems as a fertilizer or soil conditioner with a good quality.…”

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Evaluating composting and co-composting kinetics of various agro-industrial wastes

Qdais

Al‐Widyan

2016

Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Purpose Agro-industrial wastes are posing serious challenges for the agro-industries. Composting and co-composting of such wastes will lead to converting such wastes into a useful product that will serve as a soil conditioner. The present research investigated the kinetics of composting and co-composting of several agro-industrial wastes. Methods Seven pilot scale composting and co-composting piles of substrates from grain dust (GD), coffee-processing waste (CPW) and olive mill waste (OMW) were tested. Temperature and moisture content of the piles were monitored during the composting process and adjusted whenever necessary. Results The biodegradation kinetics was found to be of first order for all composting and co-composting piles. As judged by the value of the reaction rate constant, and the temperature of the piles, the biodegradability of the grain dust was the highest among all composting piles, followed by the coffee-processing residue and finally the fresh olive mill waste. As for the co-composting, the highest degradability was noticed in the pile that was composed of grain dust and coffee-processing waste followed by that of grain dust mixed with dry olive mill waste, and then followed by coffee-processing waste and dry olive mill waste and finally by grain dust with fresh olive-processing waste. Conclusions Composting and co-composting of agro-industrial wastes is a low cost and an environmentally friendly waste management option for solving the problem of the disposal of such waste. The study revealed that all piles followed first-order kinetics with different biodegradability rates.

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“…However, the quality does not comply with international standards. It has been reported that the produced compost is plagued with bad odour, low nutrient content, excess heavy metals and high pH, making it not of much use for improving quality and fertility of soil (Alzaydi et al, 2013; Zajonc et al, 2014). Optimising compost production using natural zeolites and biochar (mineral supplement and sorption/chelation property; Awasthi et al, 2020) could benefit the KSA’s economy with a total net savings of about US$70.72 million per year (Waqas et al, 2018b).…”

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A review on waste management and compost production in the Middle East–North Africa region

Hussein¹,

Uren²,

Rekik

et al. 2021

Waste Manag Res

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Over the last two decades, solid waste management in the Middle East–North Africa (MENA) region has been one of the major challenges due to increasing solid waste quantities and poor waste management practices. With the tremendously increasing amounts of organic waste, MENA countries are under great pressure and are facing the threats of acute air pollution, contamination of water bodies and climate change. As a result, these countries are adopting different methods to cope with this rising challenge of waste management, including composting. This review reports on the different MENA countries’ organic waste quantities, disposal methods, organic waste management practices and challenges, along with the potential use and demand of compost, where information is available. The reported data are from 2009 to 2021, with the bulk of the papers being from 2014 and onwards. The total amount of municipal waste collected in the 21 countries ranged from 0.56 million tons in Mauritania to 90 million tons in Egypt, with an average of 16.42 million tons, equivalent to 1.08 kg per capita waste generation per day. Around 55% of this material is biogenous. Many treatments and repurposing methods of this material are adopted in the MENA region, mainly through composting, as it presents one of the most sustainable solutions that lead to immediate climate change mitigation. This article also presents the biotic and abiotic stressors faced by this region, which in turn affect the successful implementation of composting solutions, and proposes some solutions based on different studies conducted.

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Pelletization of Compost for Energy Utilization

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References 22 publications

Pelletization of Compost from Different Mixtures with the Addition of Exhausted Extinguishing Powders

Pelletization of Compost from Different Mixtures with the Addition of Exhausted Extinguishing Powders

Evaluating composting and co-composting kinetics of various agro-industrial wastes

A review on waste management and compost production in the Middle East–North Africa region

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