Control of Nitrogen Loss during Co-Composting of Banana Stems with Chicken Manure

2011 ◽  
Vol 295-297 ◽  
pp. 773-776 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chun Yuan Wu ◽  
Qin Fen Li ◽  
Yu Bai Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Nitrogen Loss ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Nitrogen Accumulation ◽  
Paddy Straw ◽  
N Loss ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Neutral Conditions

This work studied the effect of basic composting parameters (C/N ratio, turning frequency and moisture), initial pH, nitrogen source and fermenting agent on nitrogen loss (N-loss) during co-composting of banana stems with chicken manure in order to determine the best composting conditions. The experimental results suggested that co-compost with minimum N-loss entails operating at turning frequency with once two days, initial moisture content of 65% and C/N ratio of 25. NH3 volatilization and N-loss were weakened under neutral conditions. Moreover, the effect of additive organic wastes and fermenting agents on N-loss during the banana stems-chicken manure co-composting was significantly different: adding bagasse or fermenting agent M-1 could effectively reduce the release of nitrogen, promotes the nitrogen accumulation, and lead to the increase of total nitrogen (TN) by 6.1 % and 6.5 %, respectively; while N-loss was enhanced with addition of paddy straw and fermenting agent M-2, with TN decreasing rate of 11.5 % and 10.9 %.

scholarly journals Lovastatin Production byAspergillus terreusUsing Agro-Biomass as Substrate in Solid State Fermentation

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-11 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohammad Faseleh Jahromi ◽  
Juan Boo Liang ◽  
Yin Wan Ho ◽  
Rosfarizan Mohamad ◽  
Yong Meng Goh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Particle Size ◽  
Solid State ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Solid State Fermentation ◽  
Incubation Temperature ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Fermentation Time ◽  
Maximum Production ◽  
Additional Nitrogen

Ability of two strains ofAspergillus terreus(ATCC 74135 and ATCC 20542) for production of lovastatin in solid state fermentation (SSF) using rice straw (RS) and oil palm frond (OPF) was investigated. Results showed that RS is a better substrate for production of lovastatin in SSF. Maximum production of lovastatin has been obtained usingA. terreusATCC 74135 and RS as substrate without additional nitrogen source (157.07 mg/kg dry matter (DM)). Although additional nitrogen source has no benefit effect on enhancing the lovastatin production using RS substrate, it improved the lovastatin production using OPF with maximum production of 70.17 and 63.76 mg/kg DM forA. terreusATCC 20542 andA. terreusATCC 74135, respectively (soybean meal as nitrogen source). Incubation temperature, moisture content, and particle size had shown significant effect on lovastatin production (P<0.01) and inoculums size and pH had no significant effect on lovastatin production (P>0.05). Results also have shown that pH 6, 25°C incubation temperature, 1.4 to 2 mm particle size, 50% initial moisture content, and 8 days fermentation time are the best conditions for lovastatin production in SSF. Maximum production of lovastatin using optimized condition was 175.85 and 260.85 mg/kg DM forA. terreusATCC 20542 and ATCC 74135, respectively, using RS as substrate.

Efficient Production of Laccase from Armillariella tabescens by Solid State Fermentation

2014 ◽  
Vol 1010-1012 ◽  
pp. 42-47
Author(s):  
Jun Yao He ◽  
Xuan Yi Ye ◽  
Qing Zhi Ling ◽  
Li Hui Dong
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Solid State Fermentation ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Nitrogen Sources ◽  
Solid Substrate ◽  
Laccase Production ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
Operational Variables

The production of laccase by solid-state fermentation (SSF) usingArmillariella tabescenswas studied. Wheat bran was selected to be the most suitable solid substrate. Several operational variables including nitrogen source, moisture content, copper and aromatic inducers were investigated. The results showed that the complex nitrogen sources, NH4NO3coupled with peptone was shown to be the best nitrogen source. 75% of initial moisture content was proved to be appropriate. Copper significantly influenced the laccase production and the yield of laccase was improved by addition of 1.5 mM copper sulphate in the medium. Guaiacol efficiently induced the laccase production and the enzyme yield (24500U/g) was enhanced by 32% compared with he control without any aromatic inducers. Efficient production of laccase fromA. tabescenscan be achieved by solid-state fermentation.

scholarly journals Optimization of the Cremator Settings for the Disposal of Poultry Waste By Incineration in a Beet-emitting Boiler

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Victor Konovalov ◽  
Anna Konovalova ◽  
Vladimir Konovalov ◽  
Sergey Denisov ◽  
Gali Gumarov
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Monoxide ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Ash Content ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Heat Released ◽  
Carbon Monoxide Content ◽  
Continental Climate

The purpose of this work is to substantiate the parameters of the boiler unit, which ensures the cremation of manure using microwave radiation. The substantiation of the amount of heat released during the burning of chicken manure at the industrial keeping of poultry in the conditions of sharply continental climate on the basis of minimization of product utilization values - ash content of wastes and pollution of smoke emissions is presented. Using the obtained regression models of magnetron emission power, moisture content of the burnt manure mass, mass air consumption for the specified product utilization parameters, the analysis of the relationship between the obtained parameters is made. Correlation analysis has shown a high correlation between the amount of heat released during the combustion of manure and the concentration of carbon monoxide in the smoke emissions. Rationally, the value of carbon monoxide content in the flue gases is 3.9%, corresponding to the amount of heat released 2.1 MJ/kg at the combustion of a kilogram of manure at the ash content of the residue of 18.4% and the initial moisture content of the manure of 38.4%. It provides power of radiation of magnetron 400 W on 1 kg of a waste and the mass flow rate of air of 13.8 kg/h.

Solid State Fermentation for Chicken Manure Regenerative Feed Containing Poly-γ-Glutamic Acid

2013 ◽  
Vol 807-809 ◽  
pp. 1176-1180
Author(s):  
Xiong Chen ◽  
Qi Yuan Li ◽  
Jun Dai ◽  
Zhi Wang
Keyword(s):  
Solid State ◽  
Glutamic Acid ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Chicken Manure ◽  
Feed Additive ◽  
Inoculum Level ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Late Model ◽  
Soybean Cake

Experiments were made to investigate the technology and conditions for producing chicken manure regenerative feed containing poly-γ-glutamic acid (γ-PGA) under solid-state fermentations (SSF) fromBacillussubtilisCCTCC202048. The maximum γ-PGA production (5.4%) was obtained in the mixed substrates of chicken manure, soybean cake and wheat bran (1:1:0.2 w/w) supplemented with 0.5% glutamic acid and 0.5% citric acid, with initial moisture content 65% and initial pH 8.5 in 250 ml flasks, inoculation at mid-log phase with a 4% inoculum level and cultivation for 48 h at 37°C. Scale-up experiments on the scale of 130 kg also showed that the yield of γ-PGA reached 4.2% and fermentation increased protein content of the solid substrates from 17.5% to 32.8%. These would lay a foundation for lessening the pollution of chicken manure, increasing chicken manure feed efficiency and exploring a late-model feed additive.

scholarly journals Screening of Culture Conditions for Production of Xylanase from Landfill Soil Bacteria

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (2) ◽  
pp. 470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siti Nor Amira Rosli ◽  
Rohaida Che Man ◽  
Nasratun Masngut
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Source ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Nitrogen Source ◽  
Incubation Period ◽  
Xylanase Activity ◽  
Nitrogen Sources ◽  
Culture Conditions ◽  
Inoculum Size ◽  
Xylanase Production ◽  
Initial Ph

Culture conditions including initial pH media, incubation period, inoculum size, type of carbon source, type of nitrogen source and its concentration, which affect xylanase production were screened via the one-factor-at-a-time approach. The bacteria used in the production of xylanase was isolated from the landfill site at Sg. Ikan, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia. Three characterizations of the landfill soil were investigated for their moisture content, ash content, and pH. The culture conditions range used in the experimental work were between 6–30 h for the incubation period, with initial pH between 5–9, inoculum size between 1–20% v/v, carbon, nitrogen sources, and nitrogen source concentration between 1–5% w/v. Xylanase activity was estimated using dinitrosalicylic acid (DNS) based on the release of xylose under standard assay conditions. The landfill soil was observed to have pH between pH 3.4–7.2 with a moisture content between 12.4–33.7% and ash ranged between 3.5–4.3%. Results showed that the highest xylanase activity within studied ranges was recorded at 25.91±0.0641 U/mL with 10% (v/v) inoculum size, 1% (w/v) xylose as sole carbon source, mixture of 1% (w/v) peptone and 0.25% (w/v) ammonium sulphate as nitrogen sources, which was carried out at initial pH of 8.0 for 24 h incubation.

FACTORIAL DESIGN SCREENING FOR THE RED PIGMENT PRODUCTION BY MONASCUS PURPUREUS FTC 5356

2016 ◽  
Vol 78 (11-2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Farhana Hamid ◽  
Farhan Mohd Said
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Factorial Design ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Inoculum Size ◽  
Pigment Production ◽  
Monascus Purpureus ◽  
P Value ◽  
Red Pigment ◽  
Initial Ph ◽  
Experimental Runs

Factorial design experiment was used to obtain maximum information from the least amount of experimental runs. The goal of this study was to screen the significant factors from multivariable parameters which can influence the production of red pigment by Monascus purpureus FTC 5356 under solid state fermentation (SSF) using oil palm frond (OPF). Five factors such as initial moisture content (A), nitrogen source concentration (B), percentage of OPF leaflet to petiole (C), initial pH of substrate (D), and inoculum size (E) were screened in sixteen experimental runs. To reduce cost, the feasibility of OPF as an alternative substrate was investigated. Percentage of OPF leaflet and initial pH of OPF substrate contributed significantly (P-values of 0.0121 and 0.0229, respectively). Meanwhile, other factors such as initial moisture content (P- value 0.0766) and inoculum size (P-value 0.0895) had least impact to the red pigment production

scholarly journals OPTIMIZATION OF RED PIGMENT PRODUCTION BY MONASCUS PURPUREUS FTC 5356 USING RESPONSE SURFACE METHODOLOGY

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhan M. Said ◽  
Nor Farhana Binti Hamid
Keyword(s):  
Response Surface Methodology ◽  
Moisture Content ◽  
Response Surface ◽  
Ph Value ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Pigment Production ◽  
Monascus Purpureus ◽  
Red Pigment ◽  
Design Expert ◽  
Initial Ph

Factors such as environmental conditions and nutrients are significant for successful growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Manipulations of the factors are the most effective way to stimulate the growth of the microorganism, which can be used to optimize the yield of a product. In this study, Central Composite Design (CCD) of Response Surface Methodology (RSM) was used to optimize the production of red pigment by Monascus purpureus FTC 5356 using the petioles of oil palm fronds (OPF) as a substrate in solid state fermentation (SSF). The data was analyzed using Design Expert Software. The optimum combination predicted via RSM was confirmed through experimental work. The interactions between three variables such as initial moisture content (%), initial pH value (pH), and peptone concentration (%) were studied and modelled. The statistical analysis of the results showed that the optimal conditions for red pigment production 47 AU/g with the biomass of 425.1 mg/g was at 55% initial moisture content, 3% of peptone, and at pH 3.  The RSM results showed that the initial pH value had a significant effect on red pigment production (P-value <0.05). The validation of these results was also conducted by fermentation with predicted conditions and it was found that there was a discrepancy of 0.39% between the values of the experimental result and those of the predicted values. ABSTRAK: Keadaan persekitaran dan nutrien merupakan faktor-faktor penting dalam pertumbuhan mikroorganisma. Manipulasi faktor-faktor tersebut adalah kaedah terbaik bagi meningkatkan pertumbuhan mikroorganisma dan mengoptimumkan penghasilan produk. Kajian ini mengguna pakai Rekaan Gabungan Pusat (CCD) melalui Kaedah Tindak balas Permukaan (RSM) bagi penghasilan pigmen merah optimum oleh Monascus purpureus FTC 5356 menggunakan batang pelepah kelapa sawit (OPF) sebagai perumah dalam proses penapaian pepejal (SSF). Data telah dianalisis menggunakan perisian Design Expert. Gabungan parameter optimum seperti cadangan RSM telah disahkan secara eksperimen. Interaksi antara tiga pemboleh ubah seperti kandungan lembapan awal (%), nilai pH awal (pH), dan kepekatan pepton (%) telah dikaji dan dimodelkan. Analisis statistik menunjukkan penghasilan optimal pigmen merah adalah pada 47 AU/g dengan biomas sebanyak 425.1 mg/g, pada 55% lembapan awal, 3% pepton dan pada pH 3. Hasil keputusan RSM menunjukkan pH awal memberikan kesan signifikan kepada penghasilan pigmen merah (nilai P <0.05). Pengesahan analisis juga telah dijalankan melalui proses penapaian dan hasil ujikaji mendapati 0.39% lebih tinggi daripada nilai jangkaan.

Examination of Tobacco Hygroscopicity / Über die Hygroskopizität des Tabaks

1965 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
L. Hübschen
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Sorption Isotherm ◽  
Initial Moisture Content

AbstractThe present paper shows the detectable factors on which a sorption isotherm depends. Even if it is well-known that a sorption isotherm is most essentially conditioned by influences of the respective tobacco variety, other factors, such as temperature, initial moisture content, or fibre dimension, play a part as well. In general, a sorption isotherm constitutes a ''summation'' of such factors and, in the end, a combination of desorption and adsorption if the tobacco is dried or moistened from the average commercial moisture content. The tobacco hysteresis is experimentally investigated and discussed

Pengeringan Biji Kakao dengan Pengering Surya Tipe Terowong Berpenggerak Sel Fotovoltaik di Manokwari

Agrotek ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilson Palelingan Aman
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Performance Test ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Maximum Temperature ◽  
Photovoltaic Module ◽  
Cocoa Beans ◽  
Drying Time ◽  
Tunnel Dryer ◽  
Heat Collector ◽  
New Construction

<em>A research about cocoa beans drying used solar tunnel dryer with photovoltaic module driven have conducted in Manokwari. Solar tunnel dryer used in this research adapted from type Hohenheim with photovoltaic module and integrated air heat collector has been installed at the Department of Agricultural Technology, Papua State University Manokwari to dried cocoa beans. The objectives of this research were to design solar tunnel dryer and evaluate it�s performance in dryed cocoa beans. The result obtained was a new construction of solar tunnel dryer for cocoa beans with dimensions 6 m of length and 0,9 m of wide. The dryer completed with photovoltaic module to drive the blowers of hot drying air. �Performance test of the dryer showed that drying of 10 kg of cocoa beans with initial moisture content about 70% wet basis needed 13 hours of drying time to achieved final moisture content about 7,17% wet basis. The drying time achieved was faster compared than traditional solar drying that needed 20 hours of drying time. The maximum temperature achieved in drying chamber was 60 <sup>o</sup>C.</em>

scholarly journals Wood Chip Drying through the Using of a Mobile Rotary Dryer

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 1590 ◽  
Author(s):  
Angelo Del Giudice ◽  
Andrea Acampora ◽  
Enrico Santangelo ◽  
Luigi Pari ◽  
Simone Bergonzoli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Moisture Content ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Black Locust ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Initial Moisture Content ◽  
Wood Chip ◽  
Wood Chips ◽  
Cocurrent Flow ◽  
Drying Process ◽  
Rotary Dryer

Drying is a critical point for the exploitation of biomass for energy production. High moisture content negatively affects the efficiency of power generation in combustion and gasification systems. Different types of dryers are available however; it is known that rotary dryers have low cost of maintenance and consume 15% and 30% less in terms of specific energy. The study analyzed the drying process of woody residues using a new prototype of mobile rotary dryer cocurrent flow. Woodchip of poplar (Populus spp.), black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.), and grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) pruning were dried in a rotary drier. The drying cycle lasted 8 h for poplar, 6 h for black locust, and 6 h for pruning of grapevine. The initial biomass had a moisture content of around 50% for the poplar and around 30% for grapevine and black locust. The study showed that some characteristics of the biomass (e.g., initial moisture content, particle size distribution, bulk density) influence the technical parameters (i.e., airflow temperature, rate, and speed) of the drying process and, hence, the energy demand. At the end of the drying process, 17% of water was removed for poplar wood chips and 31% for grapevine and black locust wood chips. To achieve this, result the three-biomass required 1.61 (poplar), 0.86 (grapevine), and 1.12 MJ kgdry solids−1 (black locust), with an efficiency of thermal drying (η) respectively of 37%, 12%, and 27%. In the future, the results obtained suggest an increase in the efficiency of the thermal insulation of the mobile dryer, and the application of the mobile dryer in a small farm, for the recovery of exhaust gases from thermal power plants.

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