Private Commercial Compost Facility

Pacific Northwest 2018
aeration duct
aeration duct connecting to pipes
loader scooping compost
aeration system
aeration pipe
composting fan and controls
aeration duct and dampers
composting fan and controls
aeration duct
aeration duct connecting to pipes
loader scooping compost
aeration system
aeration pipe
composting fan and controls
aeration duct and dampers
composting fan and controls

Client Needs

A private operator in the Northwest needed to replace and improve their covered aerated static pile system which was under sized and under performing. They selected ECS to the design and supply a positively aerated pipe on grade system complete with CompTrollerTM and temperature feedback process control.

ECS Solution

ECS delivered a pipe on grade, positively aerated static pile composting system. This design delivers high aeration rates, which helps facilitate good process conditions which lead to low odor composting. The main aeration fan maintains a duct static pressure setpoint in the main distribution duct. As the temperature probes send feedback to the CompTrollerTM automated control system, dampers modulate the airflow into the zones.

In addition, pipe on grade can achieve very low installation costs. While most water boards require an impervious surface, it usually does NOT require concrete. In addition, this approach allows a mass-bed configuration (no walls between zones). This approach can save money while still maintaining rapid composting of food waste, yard waste, biosolids, or other organic feedstocks.

Contact ECS to learn more.

We want to learn how to support your composting goals!

4220 24th Avenue West
Seattle, Washington 98199

Tel: (206) 634-2625
Fax: (206) 634-1309