First Field trial:-
Constructional specifications of first prototype:-
- Diameter of central cylinder = 125mm.
- Diameter hole on the circumference of buckets = 3mm.
Operating procedure followed:-
- Put wet garbage and rotate it once in a day.
- Only non-cooked food is added.
- No brown matter added.
- Only culture from Dixit sir is added.
|
Date |
Quantity of waste(Kg) |
|
03/01/2018 |
1+1.5 kg(Culture) |
|
04/01/2018 |
1 |
|
05/01/2018 |
1.2 |
| 06/01/2018 |
1.5 |
|
07/01/2018 |
0.8 |
| 08/01/2018 |
1 |
|
Total |
08 Kg |
Observations after first trials:
- Liquid is formed at the bottom of composter.
- Odor is formed strongly.
- When composter rotates, waste is not freely moving and mixing , it requires to push down.
Conclusions:
- No. of holes for air ventilation are not enough.
- Central pipe diameter is also too small results in choking waste in pipe.
Modifications done before Second Trial:-
- No. of holes on the circumference of buckets are increased.
- Central cylinder made of Dia. 175mm.
Second Field trial:-
|
Date |
Quantity of waste(Kg) |
|
17/01/2018 |
1+0.5 kg(Culture) |
|
18/01/2018 |
1 |
|
21/01/2018 |
1 |
| 22/01/2018 |
1.2 |
|
23/01/2018 |
1 |
|
Total |
5.7 Kg |
On 25 January 2018
Observations:-
- Very small amount of liquid is formed and low odour.
- 25% weight reduction
Waste addition is continued…
|
Date |
Quantity of waste(Kg) |
|
25/01/2018 |
1.1 |
|
26/01/2018 |
0.5 |
| 28/01/2018 |
0.5 |
| 29/01/2018 |
0.5 |
|
Total |
2.6 Kg |
On 30 January 2018
Observations:-
Liquid and odour is still there but less as compare to first trial.
Conclusion:-
Air circulation must be improved.
Mistake-
Weight is not measured at the end of the second trial.
Modifications for third trial:-
- Diameter of hole on the circumference of bucket is made of 5 mm.
Trials are continue…….
