Low-Temperature Effects on Systems for Composting of Explosives-Contaminated Soils. Part 1. Literature Review.

摘要

This report reviews literature on the influence of major parameters on composting, with emphasis on temperature and explosives. Heat energy is produced by composting as a result of a microbial conversion of chemical energy to thermal energy. Hence, heat production and transfer, the influence of engineering design on compost pile temperatures, and the control and measurement of compost pile temperature are also examined. In addition, the report includes a general discussion on composting, fundamental composting principles, available types of composting systems, applications of composting technology, and the established parameters influence composting under various environmental conditions that may the applicable to cold regions treatment of hazardous waste. Keywords: Cold regions engineering; Composting; Hazardous materials; Explosives contaminated soils; Soil decontamination; Waste disposal management. (KT)