Compost air injection and evacuation system with improved air control
CA 1256711 A · Owner: Laurenson, John G. Jr. · Inventors: Laurenson, John G. Jr.
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The present invention provides a method and apparatus with improved fluid flow control for economical and efficient composting. The improved fluid flow control is provided by a lance having at least two separate fluid flow zones to provide a fluid flow profile in the compost. The flow zones are provided by an outer porous wall tube with a control insert tube therein having a plurality of openings along the length thereof and spaced from the wall by gaskets to form the flow zones. The lances can be coupled to a manifold for even fluid distribution throughout the compost. The manifold is designed to direct fluid flow to a portion of the lances while simultaneously removing fluid flow from the …
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- Granted July 4, 1989. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended July 4, 2006.
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