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  • 标题:Characterisation of Organomineral Fertilisers Derived from Nutrient-Enriched Biosolids Granules
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  • 作者:Diogenes L. Antille ; Ruben Sakrabani ; Sean F. Tyrrel
  • 期刊名称:Applied and Environmental Soil Science
  • 印刷版ISSN:1687-7667
  • 电子版ISSN:1687-7675
  • 出版年度:2013
  • 卷号:2013
  • 页码:1-11
  • DOI:10.1155/2013/694597
  • 出版社:Hindawi Publishing Corporation
  • 摘要:

    Organomineral fertilisers (OMFs) were produced by coating biosolids granules with urea and potash. Two OMF formulations with N : P 2 O 5 : K 2 O compositions: 10 : 4 : 4 (OMF 10 ) and 15 : 4 : 4 (OMF 15 ) were developed for application in grassland and arable crops. Routine fertiliser analyses were conducted on four batches of OMF and biosolids granules and compared with a sample of urea to determine key physical and chemical properties of the materials which affect handling and spreading, soil behaviour, and fertiliser value. Bulk and particle densities were in the range of 608 to 618 kg m −3 , and 1297 to 1357 kg m −3 , respectively. Compression tests showed that OMF particles undergo deformation followed by multiple failures without disintegration of the granules when vertical load was applied. Static particle strength was between 1.18 and 4.33 N mm −2 depending on the particle diameter. The use of a model for fertiliser particle distribution studies showed that OMF granules should be between 1.10 and 5.50 mm in diameter with about 80% of the particles in the range of 2.25 to 4.40 mm to enable application at 18 m tramline spacing. This research utilises novel technology to improve the fertiliser value of biosolids, reduce disposal costs, and deliver a range of environmental benefits associated with recycling.

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