Curing Systems Comparison

Parameter

Rack & Crate System

Aerated Static Pile System

In-Vessel Curing System

Space Requirement

More

Moderate

Optimal

Power Consumption

Less

Medium

Medium

Type of System

Conventional

Modern

Advanced

Man-Power Requirement

3 Person

3 Person

1 Person

Operational Time Required/ Day

8-10 Hours/day

4-5 Hours/day

2-3 Hours/day

Time Taken for Curing

15-18 Days

12-15 Days

7-9 Days

Process Type

Batch Process

Batch Process

Continuous

Maintenance Intervals

Once in 2 Months

Once in 2 Months

Half Yearly

Influence of external environment on the composting cycle

High

Medium

None

Noise during operation

Moderate

Moderate

Moderate

Odour problems (If left unattended)

High

Medium

Almost nil

Possibility of expansion of curing system

Possible

Possible

Modular expansion

Compost Turning

Manual

Manual

Mechanical