The effects of seed inoculation on the rate of garbage composting

摘要

Enhancement of composting efficiency y seeding specialized inoculum was studied quantitatively by means of general composting parameters, kinetic constant, and maximum degradation rate of compostable substrates. General parameters such as temperature, CO_2 and O_2 concentrations, pH, and dry matter decrease were improved by inoculating specialized microorganisms. Seed inoculation increased final percent conversion of garbage to 87.5/100, while 72.7/100, while 72.7/100 of garbage degraded without inoculation. It was obvious that the seed inoculation could enhance composting rate from the comparison of kinetic constants and maximum degradation rates.