Composting projects should be getting quicker approvals than they are .  How can we move these projects forward?

Many thanks, and keep in touch.  D

The short answer is…it depends (not useful information).  The long answer is that amendments are required when the C:N ratio of the waste itself is not close to the ideal ratio of 25:1.  When this is the case, which amendment to use and how much is calculated using the C:N ratio of the amendment in conjunction with that of the waste.   The website of Cornell University Composting website is an excellent resource in general and specifically has an index of a multitude of amendments and their typical characteristics (originally developed by the Natural Resource, Agriculture, and Engineering Services ).  Or save yourself some time, and let me send you this Table as a PDF.

Just as important from a business stand point, the amendment you most want to use is the one where it costs you nothing to obtain it, or better yet, one that you are being paid to dispose of for a 3rd party.

Please feel free to contact me if you would like to discuss your particular composting challenges and how the in-vessel rotating BioReactor by XACT can serve your purposes.  XACT Systems is dedicated to helping you acheive a SUCCESSFUL trouble-free, neighborhood-friendly composting process.

Many thanks.  D

The BioReactor by XACT will allow Intecnial to offer a sustainable solution to its clients who face the tremendous challenges of better solid organic waste management.  The in-vessel rotating drum technology converts massive amounts of solid organic waste into quality compost within 4 to 7 days.  Whether the organic waste comes from poultry farms, commercial processors, or municipalities, the BioReactor rapidly processes the material with little or no odor using very low horse power.  Intecnial is confident that the robust design and engineering of the BioReactor composting system will enhance and add to their vision of being a part of the global “Going Green” initiative!

1.  Where is the waste being input in the vessel? Typically, conventional composting vessels must have the infeed in the center of one end of the vessel and you can only fill the vessel to this level.  Logic will tell you that the vessel can only be filled to 50% of the total capacity.

The XACT Vessel is different because the infeed is in the top left quadrant of the end vessel and this is accomplished because the

Infeed is located at the top left of the end of the vessel.

end of the vessel itself does not turn as do conventional composting vessels.  This means the vessel can be filled to 70% capacity.  That is 20% more!

2.  The formula to calculate the capacity of any vessel is:

pi x L x r x r

pi=  3.141

L= length of the vessel

r = radius (the measurement from the centre of the vessel to the side; take the diameter and divide by 2)

So let’s try an example using a vessel that is 8′ diameter x 40′ long and we want our answer to be in cubic yards:

3.141 x 40′ x 4′ x 4′  = 2010.24 cubic feet.

Take the measurements of the vessel

2010.24 cubic feet divided by 27 = 74.45 cubic yards

Now, take in to account whether the vessel is capable of being filled to 50% its capacity or 70%.

50% of 74.45 cubic yards = 37.22 cubic yards

70% of 74.45 cubic yards = 52.11 cubic yards.

The XACT 8′ x 40′ composting vessel will hold a 14.89 (52.11 – 37.22) more cubic yards than a conventional 8′ x 40′ composting vessel.

So, now you know!  Please get in touch with us to help you get your project under way.  Many thanks.  Doreen