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Fan and pipes
One 1.5kw fan running four 200 tonne pods, three fans ran from one 5kw generator composting 2000 tonnes at a cost of 0.31p per tonne over the six week period. |
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Vents and Jackets
Aeration control vents are placed along both sides of the pod. Insulation jackets are fitted to ensure high peripheral temperatures are reached when necessary. |
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Temperature control
Temperatures are taken using hand held probes and by six data loggers placed inside the pod. A temperature of 71.4c being recorded between the insulation jacket and pod. |