Design and Fabrication of a Novel Low Cost Food Waste Composting System with Accelerating Process Technology
Ahammad Vazim K. A.1, Jesin T. A.2, Anil Raj B.3, Midhun A. R.4, Sreekutten K.5
1Ahammad Vazim K. A, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam (Kerala). India.
2Jesin T. A, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam (Kerala). India.
3Anil Raj B, UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam (Kerala). India.
4Midhun A. R, UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam (Kerala). India.
5Sreekutten K., UG Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, TKM College of Engineering, Kollam (Kerala). India.
Manuscript received on 15 February 2017 | Revised Manuscript received on 22 February 2017 | Manuscript Published on 28 February 2017 | PP: 8-11 | Volume-6 Issue-3, February 2017 | Retrieval Number: C4819026317/17©BEIESP
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Abstract: Waste disposal is one of the biggest problems faced by the most countries. Unless and otherwise a proper methodology is met to treat the domestic and industrial effluents the public health and environment will face serious problems. Our project finds its application in the safe treatment of food waste aerobically with the help of mechanical agitation to reduce the risk of contamination in our households. Composting can be defined as the biological decomposition of organic matter under controlled, aerobic conditions into a stable product that may be used to improve soil quality or as a potting medium. Composting also disinfects organic wastes so that they may be beneficially used in a safe matter. The purpose of the project was to design and fabricate a low cost food waste composting system which ultimately accelerate the composting process. Experimentally it was found that the composting of normal vegetable residues take about 60 days with the help of a bacterial composter, like any biochemical reaction time duration required for the completion of composting was contributed by many factors which includes particle size, water content, temperature, air circulation. The device fabricated was fully functional in controlling the major factors among the above stated and can accelerate the overall process by 50%.
Keywords: Food Waste, Composting System, Accelerating Process Technology
Scope of the Article: Composite Materials