Pressure and specific energy requirements for densification of compost derived from swine solid fraction

Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 678-684

  Pampuro, N ^a   Facello, A ^a   Cavallo, E ^a  

^a CNR   (Italy)

Author keywords

Composting; Density; Hydraulic press; Swine manure

Indexed keywords

EID: 84883372070     PISSN: 1695971X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.5424/sjar/2013113-4062     Document Type: Article

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