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Winter is here and it's going to be with us for a while a fear. Especially if you live in country where the weather always seems to be bad anyway. I live in the United Kingdom so the temperature is constantly freezing. Spending money to keep the heat in your house is important, but there are ways to heat your home that won't hurt the environment whilst you keep your feet warm. Have a look at what's suggested below and see if any of these suggestions help you for some new ideas on how to stay warm and have a positive impact on the environment. And if you want to see some other Eco ways to improve your home see this article.
Solar Heating
There are plenty of ways to heat your home but one of the best ways to do it and stay as green as possible is to use solar energy. Getting your heating set up so solar panels on the roof of your house bring down energy and in turn heat your house is a great way of getting warm. You can even link your boiler to your solar heating so you can get hot water that way also. Boilers called unvented cylinders use the solar energy and turn it into hot water for the house.
Masonry Heaters
A good old stone fire will heat you up a treat! They are really good at trapping heat and are much better at it than a usual wood-burning fireplace is. The bricks slowly heat up when the mason heater is on and the bricks stay hot for a lot longer and act as a sort of alternative radiator. It also looks amazing in your home as well as a great way of keeping warm in those nasty winter months.
Double Glazing
Ok, maybe this isn't strictly heating per say, however, double-glazing is very important when it comes to heating a house. Not so much heating the house up initially, but its very important for keeping the heat in. If you don't have double-glazing, heat very easily escapes and will end up costing you more money to heat your house again and harm the environment further with more energy wastage. It's relatively cheap to install and will last you for a long time.
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There's a lot of hubbub surrounding the organic movement, and with all the chatter about switching to organic food, organic beauty products, and organic clothing, you might be suffering from a bit of organic fatigue. But if you've decided to use your consumer dollars to support a growing industry that is not only better for yourself and your household, but also for the planet and everyone on it, then you'll no doubt be interested in upgrading to organic bedding. Considering you spend eight hours out of every day in contact with your sheets (ideally), you want to make sure that they're safe and healthy. And organic bedding can provide. Here are just a few major benefits you'll enjoy when you switch to organic linens in the bedroom.
No chemicals. Organic bedding is created without the use of any toxic chemicals. That means no fertilizers or pesticides are used in the growing process, preventing the further pollution of soil, water, and air. Furthermore, no chemicals are used during the manufacturing process. Non-organic bedding may be treated with chemicals that add shine, prevent wrinkling, and perform other functions. And these chemicals come into direct contact with your skin while you sleep. So choosing organic linens could not only protect you and your family from any potential side effects these toxins could cause over time, but you'll also do your part to protect the planet in the process.
Reduced allergens. If anyone in your household suffers from allergens, asthma, or skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis, you may find that chemical-laden linens can exacerbate such problems. Even those with sensitive skin may suffer rashes or discomfort associated with non-organic bedding. Taking steps to reduce these irritants can make a huge difference in quality of life.
Longer lasting. With all the chemical processing most textiles undergo, it's really not surprising that they don't hold up as well under daily wear and tear. On the other hand, organic textiles have proven more durable, lasting up to ten times as long as their chemically treated counterparts. So although you'll probably notice a higher price tag associated with organic bedding, you can consider your expenditure an investment that will pay off in the long run. Paying a little more up front could net you greater use value.
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Whether you're lucky enough to live within spitting distance of the ocean or you have to travel a ways to get a gander at some beautiful coastline, you no doubt find yourself awed at the majesty of the world's largest bodies of water. And even if you haven't put too much thought into the state of our oceans, you'd probably prefer to keep these stunning vistas pristine. Unfortunately, rampant pollution doesn't just affect the air we breathe and the land we fertilize or mine – it spreads to our oceans. And you might be surprised by just how much damage is being done. It may not be as apparent as the layer of smog over New York or Los Angeles because it is more diffuse, but that doesn't mean it isn't impacting the unique ecosystems that make up our network of oceans. And you can do your part to help prevent ocean pollution. Here are a few easy strategies to try.
- Carry reusable bags. States like California, Washington, Texas, and New York are amongst the many beginning to enact bans on the use of plastic grocery bags (although they are enacted at the local level by means of ordinances), as you may have noticed if you live in such a locale. While this means you have fewer options for carrying your groceries and other goods, you don't necessarily have to rely on paper bags and the deforestation they entail. You can, instead, opt for reusable bags – in fact, you should think about converting even if there isn't a ban on plastic bags in your area. The reason is that these bags often end up polluting the environment and they're especially dangerous in oceanic settings where marine life can become tangled in them and suffocate.
- Conserve fuel. We all know that hydrocarbons from car exhaust are a major contributor to air pollution and climate change. But you might not realize that the same particulates that permeate the air are also settling into the ocean, changing the chemistry of the water and harming the organisms that call it home. By finding ways to use less fuel – walking, biking, public transit, alternative fuel vehicles, electric car, etc.) – you can reduce this form of pollution and help restore the balance of nature.
- Reduce energy consumption. It's hard to say whether petroleum-fueled vehicles or power plants produce more pollution, but the outcome is the same. So once you've squared away your driving habits, it's time to focus on the amount of energy you use in the home. You needn't go so far as to install pricy solar panels or a residential wind turbine (although you should definitely consider such sustainable options if you are able). But you should take strides to monitor your energy usage, cut back when possible, and make your home more energy efficient.
- Cut back on seafood consumption. The fishing industry not only decimates marine populations, but it is also a major polluter when it comes to our oceans. Luckily, there are sustainable resources for many popular forms of seafood.
- Support marine organizations. There are a huge number of organizations working to preserve ocean ecosystems and enact environmental remediation in damaged areas, from the Blue Ocean Institute to Ocean Conservancy to Greenpeace. And whether they've got workers in polluted waters using filtration systems from Freytech Inc. to separate oil from water or they're trying to raise awareness of individual contributions to ocean pollution as a way to enact change, your support and participation could help to ensure that the oceans remain clean and beautiful for generations to come.
Whether you're green conscious or not, the environment is something that we all have a hand in keeping as healthy as possible. The aviation industry, whether it's for commercial or business reasons, contributes significantly to the economies of the countries it reaches. It's important that whilst the aviation industry is large, it's also kept as environmentally friendly as possible. Certain commercial airlines and airports have already taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint, such as solar panels and wind turbines to create their own energy, and a group of air freight companies have also taken steps to reduce their waste and carbon footprint by researching low carbon fuels and streamlining their business to make sure freight is sent in the fewest possible trips. So what else can be done by the aviation industry to further reduce their carbon footprint and waste?
Green house gases and carbon emissions are the main culprits that have a negative effect n the environment and in turn adds to climate change. One of the ways to limit these emissions is to research and develop bio fuels, which will produce less toxic emissions. Bio fuels are produced from organic materials, such as food crops, and are broken down to produce fuel. There is a drawback however. The amount of crops needed to fully supply the aviation industry would be astronomical and simply impossible. A more likely alternative is to supply kerosene with part bio fuel, part regular fuel so fewer emissions are being produced but not at the expense of wasted crop growing. The technology needed to develop these fuels has had a hugely positive effect on the speed of the research.
Some airlines and airplane manufactures have also realised some of the benefits of using Algae to extract vegetable oil. Research undertaken has established that you can harvest vegetable oil from Algae and they've managed to conclude, even in this early stage of the research, that this method of producing bio fuel could be far more productive and efficient than using food crops. Currently the research has been accelerated as the potential effects of the outcome could have a major change on the fuel used in the aviation industry.
Further research is also going into studying the world's most natural flyers, birds. It may sound a little strange but birds are constantly evolving and changing their flight directions to minimize effort and flight time. Birds will always migrate for the winter; however, very few will take the same route. They will change their direction to daily depending on the environment, but they will always end up in the same place as before. If this was carried over to the aviation industry, some experts believe that if planes from air freight or commercial flights were to choose the best path possible for that day, that a significant amount of carbon emissions would instantly be cut. The technology needed to research this is in place at the moment and helping greatly to further understand why birds take the paths they do and how that could be implemented into our world.
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Date Sunday, October 26, 2014–Sunday, April 17, 2016
Time 10:00 AM–05:00 PM
From Rye to Raphael: The Walters Story brings together for the first time an extraordinary group of art and artifacts to illustrate the intriguing stories behind the magnificent gift to the City from the Walters family.
Date Sunday, March 29, 2015–Sunday, August 30, 2015
This spring, the Walters story continues with an exhibition exploring the workshop of 19th-century sculptor William Henry Rinehart.
Date Sunday, May 3, 2015–Tuesday, October 20, 2015
Time 12:30 PM–04:00 PM
Did you know that people who preserve and restore artwork are called art conservators? Watch a conservator at work in the galleries. Inquire at the Information Desk about times and locations.
Date Saturday, May 9, 2015–Sunday, October 11, 2015
Gold of the Ancient Americas showcases more than 50 artifacts, including cast animal pendants, a hammered gold disc, beaded necklaces and nose ornaments made by the indigenous peoples of the ancient Americas from Peru to Panama.
Date Saturday, July 4, 2015–Sunday, July 26, 2015
Time 10:00 AM–03:00 PM
Search the museum for felines, butterflies, and animals on the move. Then create some animal art to take home.
Date Monday, July 6, 2015–Friday, July 10, 2015
Time 08:30 AM–05:30 PM
Think outside of the box! Campers will question and explore the art all around them.
Time 08:30 AM–12:30 PM
Date Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Time 10:30 AM–12:00 PM
Explore animals in art! Learning is fun at the Walters for children 3–5 years old. You and your child will use all of your senses during this 90-minute, hands-on experience that combines a story chosen for its theme, a short tour, and an art activity.
Date Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Time 11:30 AM–12:30 PM
During this teacher preview tour, teachers will explore the galleries with a museum educator, receive materials to help plan tours, and have the opportunity to ask questions regarding student visits.
Date Saturday, July 11, 2015
Date Sunday, July 12, 2015
Time 01:00 PM–02:00 PM
The Walters Art Museum began as the private passion of two men, William T. Walters (1819–1894) and his son, Henry (1848–1931), but grew into a public mission to bring art to the people of Baltimore.Explore our newest installation in this week's Sunday walk-in tour.
Time 09:00 AM–11:00 AM
Join us for a morning of accessible museum programming designed specifically for children with Sensory Processing Disorders and their entire family.
Date Monday, July 13, 2015–Friday, July 17, 2015
Neigh like a pony, slither like a snake, and roar like a tiger! Campers will explore animals and habitats from around the world through a variety of art-making processes.
Date Wednesday, July 15, 2015
During the teacher preview tour, teachers will explore the galleries with a museum educator, receive materials to help plan tours, and have the opportunity to ask questions regarding student visits.
Date Thursday, July 16, 2015
Time 06:30 PM–09:00 PM
Kaimana Chee of Kaimana's Catering will be at the Walters to show workshop participants everything you need to know to make your own sushi at home, with specific lessons on preparing vegetable and California rolls. The workshop begins with a brief talk on Japanese art from the Walters' collection by Chief Curator Robert Mintz.
Date Saturday, July 18, 2015
Time 11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Let's go on safari and look for lions. Swim in the ocean and find a fish. Let's trek through the forest and browse for bears! Come explore the Walters for animals on the move.


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Archive for the 'Network TV Press Releases' Category
February 23rd, 2011 at 3:41 pm
Disney Junior Delivers Best Preschooler Ratings Ever for Disney Channel
via press release: Disney Junior Delivers Best Preschooler Ratings Ever for Disney Channel; Posts Double-Digit Percent Increases Year to Year Disney Channel's[Read-More]
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:21 pm
Tom Hanks and Cee Lo Green to Appear on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live: After the Academy Awards'
via press release: TOM HANKS AND CEE LO GREEN TO APPEAR ON "JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE: AFTER THE ACADEMY AWARDS®" Host Jimmy Kimmel[Read-More]
February 23rd, 2011 at 1:00 pm
CBS Gives 'The Amazing Race' Premiere an Encore This Saturday
via CBS: CBS PROGRAM ADVISORY FOR SATURDAY, FEB. 26 The Premiere of "The Amazing Race" to be Rebroadcast, 8:00-9:00 PM "Hawaii Five-0"[Read-More]
February 23rd, 2011 at 12:14 pm
CBS and Fox Both Claim Weekly Win in Weekly Ratings Press Release Extravaganza!
rather than post all of these separately, I'm merging them in to one ginormous post. Fox won the week with adults 18-49[Read-More]
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:48 am
The Hub Continues with Significant Gains in 'Transformers Prime' and Other Original Programming
via press release: THE HUB CONTINUES GROWTH WITH SIGNIFICANT GAINS IN 'TRANSFORMERS PRIME' POST-PREMIERE AND OTHER ORIGINAL PROGRAMMING; Strong Performers Include: "Transformers[Read-More]
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:33 am
Ratings Notes for TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network, truTV; Including NBA All-Star Game, 'Conan,' 'Southland,' 'Clone Wars' & More
Turner networks ratings notes.[Read-More]
February 23rd, 2011 at 11:05 am
Lifetime Original Movie 'William & Kate' to Premiere April 18; Six-Part Documentary Launches Immediately After
via press release: LIFETIME ORIGINAL MOVIE WILLIAM & KATE TO PREMIERE APRIL 18 Network to Launch Six-Part Documentary Series ROYAL WEDDING OF[Read-More]
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:56 am
Univision Ranks as the #2 Broadcast Network in Overall Primetime Among Adults 18-34, Beating ABC, CBS and NBC
via press release: Univision Ranks as the #2 Broadcast Network in Overall Primetime Among ALL Adults 18-34, Beating ABC, CBS and NBC[Read-More]


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This invention provides a waste-processing system capable of processing high-solids wastes such as manure. This invention provides a compact U-shaped digester that allows for recycling of activated sludge to improve the efficiency of the process. Efficiency is also improved through a sludge heating design that creates a current in the digester and efficiently heats the sludge. A composter is provided to further process the sludge through aerobic digestion to create usable fertilizer. Finally, one embodiment provides a turbine that is fueled by biological gases from the digester to generate heat and electricity to be used by the system.
1. An organic waste material processing system for the anaerobic digestion of high-solids waste, the system comprising:
a closed container for holding high solids waste material for the digestion of the high-solids material, the closed container including
a first passage in which the waste material flows in a first direction, the first passage having first and second ends, the first end including an inlet for waste material, and
a second passage in which the waste material flows in a direction opposite the first direction, the second passage having first and second ends, the second end including an outlet, the first passage being separated from the second passage by a divider, the second end of the first passage being adjacent the first end of the second passage, and the first end of the first passage being adjacent the second end of the second passage,
the digestion producing sludge and methane gas during the digestion of the high solids waste in the container;
a sludge drying device for receiving sludge from the container and for processing the sludge to produce a useful fertilizer;
a turbine producing heated exhaust, the turbine being fueled by methane gas produced in the container, and having an exhaust outlet for discharging heated exhaust; and
the exhaust outlet being connected to the container to heat waste in the container.
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This application is a divisional of application Ser. No. 09/534,116 filed on Mar. 23, 2000, which issued as U.S. Pat. No. 6,451,589 on Sep. 17, 2002, which claims the priority of U.S. provisional patent application, Ser. No. 60/161,246, filed Oct. 25, 1999.
1. Field of Invention
The invention relates to waste-processing systems for processing manure.
2. Background Prior Art
Many prior art waste-processing systems are designed for low-solids waste, such as municipal waste, that has a solids content of approximately one percent. High-solids wastes such as manure that have a solids content of approximately twelve percent either clog the system or are insufficiently processed. The processing of high-solids waste has typically been performed using a plug flow process that is characterized by a straight-through system.
Prior art waste-processing systems for either high- or low-solids waste use large amounts of purchased energy in the form of electricity or natural gas to generate heat and run pumps to process the wastes because these systems typically exhibit inefficient heating of the waste as it is processed. In addition, prior art waste-processing systems have the added problem of disposing of the products of their processing. It is anticipated that stricter environmental regulations will limit the amount of waste than can be applied to fields as fertilizer because of the phosphates and nitrogen content of the waste. As fields reach their limits, other fields must be found. As the amount of unfertilized land dwindles, either other outlets for waste must be found, or a disposal method that meets the stricter environmental regulations must be developed and used.
The apparatus and method embodying this invention provide a waste-processing system capable of processing high-solids wastes such as manure. Total process flows are controlled in substantially-closed systems to minimize end waste products and maximize energy efficiency. The apparatus and method embodying this invention provide a compact U-shaped digester that allows for recycling of activated sludge to improve the efficiency of the process. Efficiency is also improved through a sludge heating design that creates a current in the digester and efficiently heats the sludge. Resource use is optimized to preclude the need to purchase outside energy, and to minimize the outflow of water that is unusable without further processing. For example, sludge is dried using waste heat from the processes, rather than using heat generated with energy from outside sources. Finally, a composter is provided to further process the sludge through aerobic digestion to create usable fertilizer, thus minimizing the output of unusable waste products.
A digester for processing high-solids waste is provided comprising a mixing chamber, a clarifier, and a generally U-shaped digester. The mixing chamber is located adjacent the clarifier such that activated sludge may be recycled to the mixing chamber. A heater is provided in the digester such that thermal agitation of the waste causes controlled mixing of wastes in the digester.
In another embodiment, gas jets are provided in the digester such that agitation of the waste by the gas jets causes the waste to be mixed.
In another embodiment, a gas turbine is provided that is fueled by biological gases produced in the waste-processing system.
In another embodiment, a composting tank mounted in a water tank is provided to aerobically digest the waste.
In another embodiment, the composter is replaced with a solids dryer using waste heat to dry the sludge.
In another embodiment, a combination of a fluidizing bed dryer and an air/air heat exchanger replaces the solids dryer to dry the solids and recapture heat produced by the turbines that would otherwise be lost in the turbine exhaust. The heated air in the fluidizing bed dryer evaporates water carried in the effluent from the solids press. The latent heat of vaporization carried by the moisture in the air leaving the fluidizing bed dryer is substantially recaptured in the water condenser.
Other features and advantages of the invention are set forth in the following drawings, detailed description and claims.
Before one embodiment of the invention is explained in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or being carried out in various ways. Also, it is understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including" and "comprising" and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items.
A waste-processing system 10 embodying the invention is illustrated in
The roof 90 of the digester enclosure 20 is located approximately 15 feet, 8 inches above the floor 74 of the digester enclosure 20. The roof 90 is constructed of an approximately ten-inch thickness 98 of SPANCRETE concrete topped by a four-inch thickness of insulation 94.
A bio gas storage chamber 102 is located above the roof 90. The primary component of the chamber 102 is a liner 106 including an upper liner section 110 and a lower liner section 114. The liner 106 is preferably constructed from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), but may be any other suitable material. The liner 106 is sealed around the edges 118 of the liner 106 by capturing the edges 118 beneath six-inch channel iron 122, which is removably attached to the digester enclosure walls 54 using nuts 126 on a plurality of anchor bolts 130 embedded in the digester enclosure wall 54. A ten-inch PVC pipe 134 is inserted around the periphery of the chamber 102 within the liner 106 to assist in maintaining the seal around the periphery of the liner 106. The liner 106 is constructed such that it can flexibly fill with bio gas as the bio gas is produced in the digester 40, and can be emptied of bio gas as is needed. The bio gas storage chamber 102 may be replaced by any other suitable gas storage system including a roofed storage system.
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The first leg 166 of the digester 40 includes approximately 800 feet of four-inch black heating pipe 174 through which heated water or gas can flow. The heating pipe 174 is arranged along the center wall 165. The second leg 170 of the digester 40 includes approximately 200 feet of four-inch black heating pipe 178, which is also arranged along the center wall 165. In another embodiment illustrated in
In addition to producing activated sludge 184, the anaerobic digestion of the digester 40 also produces bio gas in the form of methane gas, which is collected in the bio gas storage chamber 102. Any liquid that condenses within the chamber 102 is directed through the effluent pipe 196 (see
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A composter 220 as illustrated in more detail in
The water level 272 of the water tank 224 may be varied to provide buoyant support to the composter barrel 228; the water level 272 as illustrated in
The composter barrel 228 defines an interior chamber 232. A sludge supply auger 284 is located within the sludge supply pipe 256 and extends from within the sludge supply pipe 256 into chamber 232 of the barrel 228. A composted solids exit auger 288 extends from within chamber 232 of barrel 228 into the composter solids exit pipe 268. Each pipe 256, 268 is connected to the ends 292, 294 of the composter barrel 228 using a double rotating union seal with an internal air pressure/water drain (not shown). The pipes 256, 268 and augers 284, 288 are designed such that air that is necessary for drying the sludge and for aerobic digestion may pass through the composter barrel 228. Air passes through solids exit pipe 268 and air inlet pipe 266, into the composter barrel 228, and out through air outlet pipe 258 and sludge supply pipe 256. The air pipes 258, 266 extend vertically to keep their ends 270 above the activated sludge 184 in the composter barrel 228.
The composter barrel 228 is generally cylindrical and approximately 100 feet long and 10 feet in diameter. A plurality of wear bars 296 is attached to the exterior circumference of the barrel 228. Rubber tires 300 acting on the wear bars 296 serve to hold the composter barrel 228 in position.
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The composter barrel 228 is slightly declined toward the exit end 294 of the composter barrel 228 to encourage the activated sludge 184 within the composter barrel 228 to move along the longitudinal axis of the composter barrel 228 toward the exit end 294. As shown in
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In operation of the waste-processing system 10, as illustrated in
Manure 336 is then transferred from the heat exchanger 340 to the mixing chamber 30 through influent pipe 148, where the manure 336 is mixed with activated sludge 184 recycled from the clarifier 50 by way of activated sludge recirculation pipe 147 to become sludge 144. The sludge 144 is heated to approximately 100–130� Fahrenheit by directing coolant at approximately 160� F. from the engine cooler 334 through the mixing chamber heating pipes 142. In addition, solids such as grit fall to the bottom of the mixing chamber 30 under the influence of gravity and are removed using the mixing chamber auger 146. The solids are then transferred to a disposal site.
After a stay of approximately one day in the mixing chamber 30, the sludge 144 flows through cutout 160 and opening 163, if not blocked, in the wall 162 and into the digester 40, where anaerobic digestion takes place. The activated sludge 184 added to the manure 336 in the mixing chamber 30 serves to start the anaerobic digestion process.
The apparatus and method described herein employ modified plug flow or slurry flow to move the sludge, unlike the plug flow in prior art systems. The digester heating pipes 174, 178 locally heat the sludge 144 using hot water at approximately 160� F. from the cooler 334 of the engine 138, causing the heated mixed sludge to rise under convective forces. The convection develops a current in the digester 40 that is uncharacteristic of prior art high-solids digesters. Sludge 144 is heated by the digester heating pipes 174, 178 near the digester center wall 165, such that convective forces cause the heated sludge 144 to rise near the center wall 165. At the same time, sludge 144 near the relatively cooler outer wall 54 falls under convective forces. As a result, the convective forces cause the sludge 144 to follow a circular flow path upward along the center wall 165 and downward along the outer wall 54. At the same time, the sludge 144 flows along the first and second legs 166, 170 of the digester 50, resulting in a combined corkscrew-like flow path for the sludge 144.
In another embodiment (not shown), hot gas injection jets using heated gases from the output of the engine 138 replace the hot water digester heating pipes 174, 178 as a heating and current-generating source. The injection of hot gases circulates the sludge 144 through both natural and forced convection. A similar corkscrew-like flow path is developed in the digester 40.
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From the digester 40 the activated sludge 184 flows into the clarifier 50. The clarifier 50 uses gravity to separate the activated sludge 184 into liquid and solid portions. Under the influence of gravity and separation panels 186, the liquid portion rises to the top of the mixture and is decanted through a gap 202 into a liquid sump 206. It is later transferred to lagoon storage 198 through effluent pipe 210. The liquid is then taken from the lagoon 198 for either treatment or use as fertilizer.
The solid portion of the activated sludge 184 settles to the bottom 190 of the clarifier 50 in sump 194. From there, approximately ten to twenty-five percent of the activated sludge 184 is recycled to the mixing chamber 30 through activated sludge recirculation pipe 147 to mix with the incoming manure 336, as described above. The remaining approximately seventy-five to ninety percent of the activated sludge 184 is removed from the clarifier 50 through sump pipe 198 and is transferred to the solids press 214 in which the moisture content of the activated sludge 184 is reduced to approximately sixty-five percent.
From the solids press 214, the activated sludge 184 is transferred through sludge supply pipe 256 using sludge supply auger 284 to the interior chamber 232 of the composter barrel 228 where the activated sludge 184 is heated and agitated such that aerobic digestion transforms the activated sludge 184 into usable fertilizer. Outside bulking compost material can be added to the chamber 232 to make the fertilizer more suitable for later retail sale. As the composter barrel 228 turns, baffles 296 within the chamber 232 agitate and turn the sludge. This agitation also serves to aerate the sludge to enhance aerobic digestion. At the same time, the tank of water 224 in which the barrel 228 sits heats the barrel 228. This heating also promotes aerobic digestion.
In the preferred embodiment, water 276 falling from the water inlet pipe 280 and air 320 rising from the air inlet pipe 244 collects on the vanes 304 and causes the composter barrel 228 to turn around its longitudinal axis. In other embodiments, direct motor or belt drives, or any other suitable drive mechanism may turn the composter barrel 228.
As the activated sludge 184 turns over and undergoes aerobic digestion in the chamber 232, it also travels longitudinally and eventually exits the composter barrel 228 through the composter solids exit pipe 268, driven by the composter solids exit auger 288. The processed sludge, which has become usable fertilizer at approximately forty-percent moisture, is transferred to a bagging device 324. In the bagging device 324, the processed sludge is bagged for sale as fertilizer.
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The combination of a fluidizing bed dryer 350 and an air/air heat exchanger 362 recaptures heat produced by the turbines 139 that would otherwise be lost in the turbine exhaust. The heated air in the fluidizing bed dryer 350 evaporates water carried in the effluent from the solids press. The latent heat of vaporization carried by the moisture in the air leaving the fluidizing bed dryer 350 is substantially recaptured in the water condenser 358. The closed-loop air system 354 allows for air with reduced oxygen content to be used in the fluidizing bed dryer 350 to reduce the risk of fire associated with drying organic material. In addition, the closed-loop air system 354 allows for the addition of an auxiliary burner (not shown) if needed to process wetter material in the fluidizing bed dryer 350. A variable speed fan (not shown) can be added to the closed-loop air system 354 after the water condenser 358 to pressurize the air for the fluidizing bed dryer 350.
In the embodiment illustrated in
In another embodiment (not shown), the composter is replaced with a solids dryer 218 in which hot exhaust from the internal combustion engine 138 is used to dry the sludge taken from the solids press 214. Again, from the solids dryer 218, the activated sludge 184 is transferred to a bagging device 324. In the bagging device 324, the processed sludge is bagged for sale as fertilizer.
Various features of the invention are set forth in the following claims.
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Posted June 29, 2012
When South Portland's USM student Mileva Vignjevic signed up for Political Science Lecturer Julia Edwards' class on human rights and international law last spring she had no idea it would take her so far.
University of Southern Maine Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant For Groundbreaking Research in Global Health and Development
Posted June 26, 2012
Associate Professor Monroe Duboise received Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation funding to continue his research to develop an anti-malaria vaccine that will be stable and readily produced using highly scalable and adaptable methods.
Posted June 22, 2012
With the 2012 Summer Olympics fast approaching, this year's USM Sport Psychology Institute will offer a unique look at the "mental skills training" provided to Olympic athletes.
Posted June 13, 2012
A public information session for a new doctoral program at USM focused on educational leadership and policy will be held at 6 p.m.,Tuesday, June 19, Room 133, Wishcamper Center, Bedford Street, Portland.
Posted June 11, 2012
Congratulations to Associate Professor of Biology Lisa Moore who received three-year, $294,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to work on the AVAToL program building a comprehensive Tree of Life.
Posted June 8, 2012
Daniel E. Davis's black and white photographs will be on display in the Glickman Family Library from June 14 through August 17.
Posted June 6, 2012
USM Professor Piers Beirne of Bowdoinham was recently named the third recipient of the University of Southern Maine's Provost Research Fellowship
Posted May 31, 2012
Scarborough resident Pamela Otunnu Porensky will pursue a master's in education at USM's School of Education and Human Development thanks to a Woodrow Wilson-Rockefeller Brothers Fund Fellowship for Aspiring Teachers of Color.
Posted May 31, 2012
The USM LGBT Collection will hold its annual open house from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, June 13, in Special Collections, 6th floor, Glickman Family Library, USM Portland.
Posted May 30, 2012
Professor James W. Messerschmidt was recognized by his alma mater, San Diego State University, for his scholarly contributions to the fields of criminology, sociology and gender studies.


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This is where I share my ideas on winning as a creative entrepreneur, building confidence, selling, and how to make a real impact with art.
I started Red Lemon Club in 2009 as a refuge for creators, artists, inventors and entrepreneurs who want to make more out of their skills and talents.
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This is my platform for helping you create and market your work in ways that work and are not sleazy; to build a following; to make an impact; and to make more money from your skills.
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It can be hard if you're confused and don't know what you're doing, but Red Lemon Club is here to change that.
As a priority, I teach you how to market yourself in the most simple, and effective ways, but I share other ideas too.
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I started out studying Geography, then Real Estate, before eventually turning to creating images, building my own things, and helping others make the most of their skills and talents.
Now I work with clients like Google, Sony, Mars and the BBC, with a chief goal to create a feature-length animated film.
I have written four books on attracting clients and standing out, and have written for 99u, Design Taxi, Computer Arts, Six Revisions, and Digital Arts. I do some speaking, and have spoken at OFFF festival in Barcelona, Behance in Tokyo and the AOI in London.
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