Changing from incineration to composting
The history of evaluation, design, construction, start-up and continued management of a sludge composting facility in Scranton, Pennsylvania is detailed. A wastewater solids management study reviewed various combinations of sludge disposal alternatives and recommended aerated static pile composting with product distribution, combined with incineration, the existing system, as back-up. Details of sludge management alternatives life cycle cost analysis and evaluation factors are given. A composting facility with an ultimate capacity to handle 93 wet tons of filter cake per day was designed on a three phase basis. The design is such that all composting activities take place on a paved asphalt surface. It incorporates a drying building and areas for screening, using a rotary trommel screen, finished compost storing and wood chip storage. Details of capacities and factors affecting selection of equipment are provided. Total first phase project cost was 2 million dollars and summaries of costs are provided as are outlines of staff training facilities and programmes.
- OSTI ID:
- 5113522
- Journal Information:
- BioCycle; (United States), Vol. 26:2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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