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Aerated Manure Composting

Last Updated: April 08, 2009 Related resource areas: Animal Manure Management

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Aerated static pile composting modifies the passive composting technique by using blowers to supply air to the composting feedstocks. This process does not involve turning and/or agitation of the piles after the initial mixture of feedstocks. Bulking agents are often used to help maintain the porosity structure of the piles, which aids in pile aeration. Electronic feedback controls are often used to monitor the pile temperature and control the operation of aerating blowers.

Aerated static pile composting
Aerated static pile composting

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