Anaerobic Biotreatment of Animal Manure - A review of current knowledge and direction for future research -

Hong, Jihyung The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2005 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.11 No.2

Anaerobic decomposition is one of the most common processes in nature and has been extensively used in waste and wastewater treatment for several centuries. New applications and system modifications continue to be adapted making the process either more effective, less expensive, or suited to the particular waste in question and the operation to which it is to be applied. Animal manure is a highly biodegradable organic material and will naturally undergo anaerobic fermentation, resulting in release of noxious odors, such as in manure storage pits. Depending on the presence or absence of oxygen in the manure, biological treatment process may be either aerobic or anaerobic. Under anaerobic conditions, bacteria carry on fermentative metabolisms to break down the complex organic substances into simpler organic acids and then convert them to ultimately formed methane and carbon dioxide. Anaerobic biological systems for animal manure treatment include anaerobic lagoons and anaerobic digesters. Methane and carbon dioxide are the principal end products of controlled anaerobic digestion. These two gases are collectively called biogas. The biogas contains $60\~70\%$ methane and can be used directly as a fuel for heating or electrical power generation. Trace amounts of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide ($100\~300\;ppm$) are always present in the biogas stream. Anaerobic lagoons have found widespread application in the treatment of animal manure because of their low initial costs, ease of operation and convenience of loading by gravity flow from the animal buildings. The main disadvantage is the release of odors from the open surfaces of the lagoons, especially during the spring warm-up or if the lagoons are overloaded. However, if the lagoons are covered and gases are collected, the odor problems can be solved and the methane collected can be used as a fuel. Anaerobic digesters are air-tight, enclosed vessels and are used to digest manure in a well-controlled environment, thus resulting in higher digestion rates and smaller space requirements than anaerobic lagoons. Anaerobic digesters are usually heated and mixed to maximize treatment efficiency and biogas production. The objective of this work was to review a current anaerobic biological treatment of animal manure for effective new technologies in the future.

Volatile Fatty Acids Production During Anaerobic and Aerobic Animal Manure Bio-treatment

Hong, J.H. The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2007 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.13 No.3

Odors from manures are a major problem for livestock production. The most significant odorous compounds in animal manure a.e volatile fatty acids(VFAs). This work reviews the VFAs from the anaerobic sequencing biofilm batch reactor(ASBBR), anaerobic sequencing batch reactor(ASBR), solid compost batch reactor(SCBR), and aerobic sequencing batch reactor(SBR) associated with the animal manure biological treatment. First, we describe and quantify VFAs from animal manure biological treatment and discuss biofiltration for odor control. Then we review certain fundamentals aspects about Anaerobic and aerobic SBR, composting of animal manure, manure compost biofilter for odorous VFAs control, SBR for nitrogen removal, and ASBR for animal wastewater treatment systems considered important for the resource recovery and air quality. Finally, we present an overview for the future needs and current experience of the biological systems engineering for animal manure management and odor control.

Development of Animal Liquid Manure Field Spreader Suited to Small Scale Crop Production Farms

최광재,오권영,유병기,이성현,Choe, K.J.,Oh, K.Y.,Ryu, B.K.,Lee, S.H. The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2006 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.12 No.3

For even distribution of liquid manure in the field, a boom nozzle type spreader was designed and studied to determined its suitability for small scale crop production farms. Boom nozzle type spreader was compared in the impact triple nozzle and impact single nozzle type spreader. Spreading uniformity of the boom nozzle type liquid manure spreader showed 5.2% (C.V.) and impact single nozzle type spreader showed 6.9% (C.V.). The spreading uniformity of the impact triple nozzle type spreader was quite uneven, therefore, the spreader could be modified as twin nozzle for spreading in orchard farm. The wheel axle height adjustable type liquid manure spreader has higher the stability and it considered much useful on the hilly agricultural land.

Ethanol Extract of Ulmus pumila Ameliorates Heat Stress through the Induction of Heat Shock Proteins Expression in RAW264.7 Macrophage Cells

dela Cruz, Joseph,Byambaragchaa, Munkhzaya,Choi, Seok-Geun,Hwang, Seong-Gu The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2014 한국축산시설환경학회지 Vol.20 No.4

Heat stress is a significant burden to animal production in most areas of the world. Improving our knowledge of physiological and metabolic mechanisms of acclimation may contribute to the development of procedures that may help to maintain health and production efficiency under hot temperature. The effect of Ulmus pumila (UP) extract in inducing Heat Shock Proteins (HSPs) expression in heat-stressed RAW264.7 macrophage cells was investigated. Cell viability assay showed a dose dependent increase in cells after treatment with UP for 24 hours. RT-PCR and western blot analysis showed that increasing concentrations of UP induce the expression of Heat Shock Factor 1 (HSF1) and dose dependently upregulated the expression of Heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) and Hsp90. LPS-induced nitric oxide was dose-dependently reduced while phagocytic activity greatly recovered with UP treatment. These data demonstrated that UP can be a potential candidate in the development of cytoprotective agent against heat stress.

Production of Pellet Fertilizer from the Sludge of Thermophilic Aerobic Oxidation System End Its Effects on the Growth of Chinese cabbage and Soil Properties

이원일,이명규,Lee Won Il,Hirotada Tsujii,Lee Myung Gyu The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2004 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.10 No.2

고온호기성발효장치(TAO system)로 발효 처리한 양돈분뇨고형물을 톱밥과 왕겨로 혼합한 뒤 성형건조장치를 이용하여 펠렛 비료를 제조하였다. 제조된 펠렛 비료(TAO-PF)의 비료이용성을 검토하기 위하여 배추를 이용하여 포장시험을 실시하였으며, 수확 후 생육량 및 토양의 생물, 이화학적 변화를 분석하였다. 생육실험은 펠렛 비료(TAO-PF)를 포함하여 시판 상토(Bed soil), 발효고형물(TAO-S), 화학비료(NPK), 무비료(대조구)로 나누어 실험하였다. 제조된 발효펠렛(TAO-PF)의 상온저장성은 미생물의 증식경향으로 보아 수분 함량이 $18\%,\;25\%$ 처리구보다는 $12\%$ 처리구가 적절한 것으로 판단되었다. 배추를 이용한 각 처리구에서의 생육실험결과, 토양세균의 변화는 TAO-PF 처리구가 NPK, 무비료구 보다 처리기간중 증식하는 경향을 보였으며, 특히 방선균의 증가와 사상균의 감소현상은 NPK, 무비료 처리 에 비해 TAO-S, TAO-PF 처리구에서 현저하여 발효고형물의 토양시비가 토양생물상 변화에 매우 효과적인 것으로 나타났다. 본 생육실험을 통해 배추의 구고, 구폭, 엽수 등으로 보아 TAO-S, TAO-PF 처리구는 각각 화학비료, 시판상토 처리구를 대체 할 수 있을 것으로 판단된다. A solid of Thermophilic Aerobic Oxidation(TAO) System was mixed with sawdust or a rice husks. After fermentation was finished, molding machine and a dryer were used, and pellet fertilizer was produced. The fertilizing experiment was carried out as five pieces by Bed soil, TAO solid(TAO-S), TAO pellet fertilizer(TAO-PF), Chemical fertilizer(NPK) and Control(no fertilizer). Growth rate of the Chinese cabbage by each treatment was examined. Analysis of microbe and soil characteristic before and after crop experiment were carried out. When the moisture contents of TAO-PF were $18\%$ and $25\%$, the occurrence rate of microbes for the storage time was increased to $80\%$ and $100\%$ respectively. However, in the $12\%$ of water content treatment was not increased microbes. The concentration of soil bacteria in TAO-PF and TAO-S for 15 day after treatment was $1.5\times10^7\~8.0\times10^7$ CFU/ml, and the concentration of bacteria for 50 day was increased to $6.3\times10^7$ and $8.3\times10^7$ CFU/ml. However, Fungus decreased. The concentration of Actinomycetes was increased in TAO solid, Bed soil and TAO-PF treatment. The TAO-S and TAO-PF treatment were normal to compare to the NPK treatment. In this experiment the height and width of the Chinese cabbage were 22.3 cm, 16.8 cm in Bed soil and 28.8 cm, 21.3 cm in TAO solid. The leaf number of TAO-S, TAO-PF and NPK treatment were similar to 39.8, 38.3, 40.3 sheet. As the result, the TAO-PF knew that use was possible with fertilizer.

Effect of Compost Turning Frequency on the Composting and Biofiltration

홍지형,박금주,Hong Ji-Hyung,Park Keum-Joo The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2006 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.12 No.2

The effects of turning frequency of in-vessel composting on ammonia emissions during composting of separated solids from swine slurry/sawdust mixtures and performance of biofiltration using the chicken manure compost were investigated. Separated solids from swine manure amended with sawdust was composted in a 226 L laboratory-scale in-vessel reactors under various turning frequency and continuous airflow (0.6 L/min.kg.dm) for three weeks. Three laboratory-scale manure compost biofilters were built to treat effluent gas from the composting of separated solid from swine manure amened with sawdust process. These experiments were continued over a period of three weeks. The composting of separated solid swine manure amended with sawdust and manure compost biofiltration system were evaluated to determine the turning frequency type that would be adequate for the rate of decomposition and compost odour reduction. The compost odour cleaning was measured based on ammonia gas concentration before and after passing through the manure compost biofilter. The average ammonia odor reduction in the manure compost biofilter was 96.9 % at R1 (no turning), 99.4 % at R2(once a day turning) and 89.0 % at R3(twice a day turning), respectively. The efficiency of ammonia reduction was mainly influenced by the turning frequency.

Volatile Organic Compounds Production from Aerobic Biotreatment of Dairy Wastewater by a Sequencing Batch Reactor

홍지형,Hong, Ji-Hyung The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2005 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.11 No.1

본 연구는 호기성 연속회분식반응기(SBR)에서 낙농폐수의 생물학적처리 과정에서 발생되는 휘발성 유기물질 발생량을 분석한 것이다. 호기성처리 상태에서 악취성분인 휘발성 지방산(VFAs) 및 휘발성 유기물질(VOCs)은 원래 상태보다도 크게 감소하였다 호기성 연속회분식반응기에서 휘발성지방산은 1,450 mg/L 이하를 나타내고 있었다. 축산폐수처리과정에서 악취처리는 호기성연속회분식반응기(SBR) 처리 기술이 효과적인 방법이라고 확인되었다. 호기성 연속회분식반응기 시스템은 고액분리된 액상물의 악취물질 제거에 사용될 수 있었다. Aerobic sequencing batch reactor (SBR) was used to treat screened dairy wastewaters. The study examined the production of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and volatile fatty acids (VFAs) in the aerobic SBR and raw manure effluent storage over 35 days. The reduction of total VFAs in the aerobic SBR was over $59\%$ removal than that of the raw manure. Acetic acid production in the aerobic SBR and the raw manure effluent storage were kept 138 and 286 mg/L. The propionic acid in the aerobic SBR was 1.9 mg/L, while the raw manure effluent storage was 68 mg/L, respectively. The concentrations of VOCs in the aerobic SBR reactor and effluent fill down remarkably than the raw manure storage. The results confirmed that the aerobic biological treatment is an essential requirement for minimizing odor problems.

Valuable Organic Liquid Fertilizer Manufacturing through $TAO^{TM}$ Process for Swine Manure Treatment

Lee, Myung-Gyu,Cha, Gi-Cheol The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2003 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.9 No.1

$TAO^{TM}$ System is an auto-heated thermophilic aerated digestion process using a proprietary microbe called as a Phototropic Bacteria (PTB). High metabolic activity results in heat generation, which enables to produce a pathogen-free and digested liquid fertilizer at short retention times. TAO$^{TM}$ system has been developed to reduce a manure volume and convert into the liquid fertilizer using swine manure since 1992. About 100 units have been installed and operated in Korean swine farms so far. TAO$^{TM}$ system consists of a reactor vessel and ejector-type aeration pumps and foam removers. The swine slurry manure enters into vessel with PTB and is mixed and aerated. The process is operated at detention times from 2 to 4 days and temperature of 55 to $65^{\circ}C$. Foams are occurred and broken down by foam removers to evaporate water contents. Generally, at least 30% of water content is evaporated, 99% of volatile fatty acids caused an odor are removed and pathogen destruction is excellent with fecal coliform, rotavirus and salmonella below detection limits. The effluent from TAO$^{TM}$ system, called as the "TAO EFFLUX", is screened and has superb properties as a fertilizer. Normally N-P-K contents of screened TAO Efflux are 4.7 g/L, 0.375 g/L and 2.8 g/L respectively. The fertilizer effect of TAO EFFLUX compared to chemical fertilizer has been demonstrated and studied with various crops such as rice, potato, cabbage, pumpkin, green pepper, parsley, cucumber and apple. Generally it has better fertilizer effects and excellent soil fertility improvement effects. Moreover, the TAO EFFLUX is concentrated through membrane technology without fouling problems for a cost saving of long distance transportation and a commercialization (crop nutrient commodity) to a gardening market, for example.

Factors Affecting and Techniques to Quantify $CH_4\;and\;N_2O$ Emissions from Stored Liquid Manure

Park, K.H.,Wagner-Riddle, Claudia The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2007 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.13 No.1

Stored animal manure is considered as a significant agricultural source of methane $(CH_4)$ and nitrous oxide $(N_2O)$ which have 23 and 297 times higher global warming effect when compared to carbon dioxide $(CO_2)$. Uncertainties caused by lack of understanding physical and biochemical environment in stored animal manure and by errors of emission measurement methods, even though many researches measuring $CH_4\;and\;N_2O$ emissions from stored manure have been conducted for a few decades. In this paper, general information of $CH_4\;and\;N_2O$ generation and emissions from stored animal manure and the measurement methods for quantifying $CH_4\;and\;N_2O$ emissions are discussed.

Comparison of Anaerobic and Aerobic Sequencing Batch Reactor System for Liquid Manure Treatment

홍지형,Hong, Ji-Hyung The Korean Society of Animal Environmental Science 2008 축산시설환경학회지 Vol.14 No.2

Sequencing batch operation consists of fill, react, settle and decant phases in the same reactor. Operation consists of anaerobic, anoxic and oxic (aerobic) phases when nutrient removal from the wastewater is desired. Since the same reactor is used for biological oxidation (or mixing) and sedimentation in aerobic and anaerobic SBR operations, capital and operating costs are lower than conventional activated sludge process and conventional anaerobic digestion process, respectively. Therefore, Aerobic SBR and Anaerobic SBR operations may be more advantageous far treatment of small volume animal wastewater in rural areas.