[USCC] biosolids composting - data collection and management? ?

Mon Nov 20 15:39:50 2000

Steve,

Did you use manual data collection and tracking before this system?  Do you
have any idea how much time this system might save?

Thanks,

Jody Slagle
Austin, Texas

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Steve Viny [SMTP:SViny@daladgroup.com]
> Sent:	Monday, November 20, 2000 2:13 PM
> To:	'compost@compostingcouncil.org'
> Subject:	RE: [USCC] biosolids composting - data collection and
> management? ?
> 
> yes.  We use a system by Morgan Scientific.  you can pop up their web site
> for additional information.  we run a site of about the same volume.  The
> system consists of a hand held data logger and a windows based program.
> you
> record data and download it daily to the PC thru the serial port.  It
> works
> quite well. If you are interested in mixing equipment or turning equipment
> you can view my web site at Nortonenvironmental.com.  best wishes.  SV
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bob Edmiston [mailto:BEdmisto@co.mesa.co.us]
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2000 2:15 PM
> To: compost@compostingcouncil.org
> Subject: [USCC] biosolids composting - data collection and management??
> 
> 
> Mesa County, Colorado recently opened an organic materials composting
> facility.  Feedstocks within the system are primarily biosolids and
> gree/yard waste.
> 
> The facility is designed around the turned windrow system of composting.
> The facility is sized to produce 26,000 cubic yards of product per year.
> Basically, we mix and start approximately 120 yards of material, six days
> per week.
> 
> Currently we are collecting and recording pathogen reduction data
> manually.
> Temperatures are taken at several locations within each windrow each day.
> Once collected, the data is written on a form for use in tracking the
> compost through the certification process needed for compliance with EPA
> 503
> regulations.
> 
> My question to the group is:  is there a system for automated collection,
> storage and manipulation of composting data?  Any help or leads would be
> greatly appreciated.
> 
>  
> 
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Compost maillist  -  Compost@compostingcouncil.org
> This list is a free service provided by and for members of the US
> Composting
> Council.  For full posting privelages, individuals can join through our
> website at: http://www.compostingcouncil.org/member_application.html
> For information on subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go
> to:
> http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost
> 
> _______________________________________________
> Compost maillist  -  Compost@compostingcouncil.org
> This list is a free service provided by and for members of the US
> Composting Council.  For full posting privelages, individuals can join
> through our website at:
> http://www.compostingcouncil.org/member_application.html
> For information on subscribing, unsubscribing, digest or other options, go
> to:
> http://mailman.cloudnet.com/mailman/listinfo/compost