Thermal Environment Monitoring and Model Development of an Enclosed Vertical-Type Composting Facility
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Abstract
This study focused on the development of a scaled-down model for an enclosed vertical-type composting facility designed to efficiently manage space and odors. Through thermal environment monitoring, we observed that the temperature rose to 67 °C on the first day of composting and gradually decreased to 28.9 °C as the composting progressed. Temperature variations based on height were analyzed by dividing the facility into layers. The validation of the model was conducted by comparing actual measurements with model data using contour maps, resulting in a correlation coefficient (R2) of 0.8, indicating the high reliability of the model. The findings demonstrated the effectiveness of the model in identifying and addressing issues in enclosed vertical-type composting facilities. Furthermore, it is anticipated that the model, which analyzes thermal environments, can be applied to automated operation systems for enhanced efficiency.
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OpenAlex topics: Composting and Vermicomposting Techniques · Greenhouse Technology and Climate Control · Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
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Affiliations
Department of Rural Construction Engineering, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Jeonbuk National University, Jeonju 54896, Republic of Korea
Division of Animal Environment, National Institute of Animal Sciences, Rural Development of Agriculture, Wanju 55365, Republic of Korea
Funding
Cooperative Research Program for Agriculture Science & Technology Development · Rural Development Administration, the Republic of Korea
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