Continuous composting tanks
- 1. Continuous Composter Tanks Sarah Allen. Spring 2015. Luke Kwan. INTA332 B
- 2. What do they do? • A composting (or biological) tank system contains and processes carbon additives, food waste, some types of animal waste, and natural fibers such as paper based products.
- 3. How does it work? • Unlike a septic system, a composting system relies on unsaturated conditions where aerobic bacteria break down waste. • Waste is contained, and most odor is limited due to enclosed vessel. • Some units end contents can be used for gardening along with mulch. Other container systems use the gas omitted form the composting process as cooking fuel
- 4. Composting Cycle Considering the contents of tanks, they are primarily installed outdoors. Sizes can range from small households use for gardening, to larger applications such as farms Smaller units can be constructed at home, while large pieces can be ordered pre fabricated.
- 6. Types of composting toilets Batch Composting Continuous Composting Hybrid Composting
- 7. Waterless Composting Toilet Tanks • Solid waste is collected in a small compost chamber directly beneath the toilet pedestal. A low powered electric fan circulates air through the chamber speeding the composting process and eliminates odors. Liquids are separated from solids and evaporated by the fan. Any excess liquid is dispersed into a small trench Nature Loo Composting Toilet
- 8. Installation Installation of these composting tanks take more than the basic plumbing needs of the typical toilet. There are drain hoses (10ft or more), Vent stacks, diffusers, and roof flashings. Basically you are installing an additional “ante chamber” outside of the bathroom to collect the waste and keep it contained in needed temperature levels, and prevent odors from escaping