"The main objective is to control temperature levels at about 55+-5
Celcius in compost piles. At this temp breakdown of organic material and
pathogen activation will be optimum. Temp control can be achieved to
varying moisture content and aeration."
>From Management of Solid Wastes (UNESCO).
Aeration (oxygen) used to increase temps ; pH should be about neutral
under aerobic conditions, lower under anaerobic cond. ; moisture
suggested 60%+-10.
That's all I have here. It's probably not exactly what you wanted but it
gives an idea of temperature levels. Guy
>>> "Lawrence F. London, Jr." <lflondon@mindspring.com> 01/02/01
09:24pm >>>
Anyone have any figures for comost pile temperatures?
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Date: Tue, 2 Jan 2001 12:34:26 -0500
To: lflondon@mindspring.com
From: Shawn Trokhan <shawn@trokhan.com>
Subject: Compost
I read one of your messages on a newsgroup concerning composting,
and
I was wondering if you would be able to help me find some
information. I am trying to find out how much heat energy (BTUs) is
produced by a well maintained compost pile. If you know where I
could find this info, I would really appreciate you emailing me back.