Abstract
We proposed pyrolysis as a promising optional technology for recycling-waste products, especially sewage sludge and animal-waste (manure). In this study, nutrient (nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium) leaching characteristics of carbon products mainly from sewage sludge and cattle waste were analyzed. Results are summarized as follows: 1) Electrical conductivity (EC) of carbon product solutes increase with time, and phosphate and sulfuric ions dissolve gradually from the carbon products of both sewage sludge and cattle waste; 2) Nitrogen decreases with manufacturing temperature and nutrient concentration of phosphorous and potassium are larger; Both phosphorous and potassium are citric soluble and easily available for crop production; and 3) The ratio of nitrogen to phosphorous and potassium can be controlled through the manufacturing temperature. These results provide valuable information for utilizing carbon products from waste products.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 4951-4960 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2004 |
| Externally published | Yes |
| Event | ASAE Annual International Meeting 2004 - Ottawa, ON, Canada Duration: Aug 1 2004 → Aug 4 2004 |
Other
| Other | ASAE Annual International Meeting 2004 |
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| Country/Territory | Canada |
| City | Ottawa, ON |
| Period | 8/1/04 → 8/4/04 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Engineering(all)