publication . Other literature type . Article . 2016

Application of a modified OxiTop® respirometer for laboratory composting studies

Name: Application of a modified OxiTop® respirometer for laboratory composting studies
Creator: Krystyna Malińska
Keywords: respiration tests, oxygen respiration rate, pressure drop method, OxiTop® respirometer, composting, Environmental protection, TD169-171.8

Krystyna Malińska;

Open Access

Published: 01 Mar 2016

Publisher: Walter de Gruyter GmbH

Summary

Abstract

Abstract This study applied a modified OxiTop® system to determine the oxygen uptake rate during a 2-day respiration test of selected composting materials at different moisture contents, air-filled porosities and composition of composting mixtures. The modification of the OxiTop® respirometer included replacement and adjustment of a glass vessel (i.e. a 1.9-L glass vessel with wide mouth was used instead of a standard 1-L glass bottle, additionally the twist-off vessel lid was adjusted to attach the measuring head) and application of a closed steel mesh cylinder of 5 cm in diameter and 10...

doi: 10.1515/aep-2016-0007

Subjects

free text keywords: respiration tests, oxygen respiration rate, pressure drop method, OxiTop® respirometer, composting, Environmental protection, TD169-171.8, Compaction, Waste management, Bulk density, Biodegradation, Water content, Porosity, Respirometer, Environmental science, Pulp and paper industry, Pomace, Industrial chemistry

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