Modeling of aerobic biodegradation of feces using sawdust as a matrix. 2004

Miguel Angel Lopez Zavala, and Naoyuki Funamizu, and Tetsuo Takakuwa
Department of Environmental Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Hokkaido University, Kita-13, Nishi-8, Kita-ku, Sapporo 060-8628, Japan. lozm@eng.hokudai.ac.jp

Composting in the bio-toilet system is a continuous thermophilic-aerobic biodegradation process. Unlike to the traditional composting systems, biodegradation rates of organic matter are very important because feces are daily added into the composting reactor of the bio-toilet and an accelerated decomposition is aimed. The models developed for conventional composting processes include simple formulations of biodegradation kinetics and deal mainly with energy and water balances. Therefore, formulation of kinetics that can reasonably describe the biodegradation process in the bio-toilet system is required for better modeling predictions. In this work, a bio-kinetic model was introduced to describe the aerobic biodegradation of feces in the bio-toilet system. This model includes three processes for carbonaceous material degradation and is prepared by using the activated sludge modeling techniques and formulations. Stoichiometric parameters were adopted from literature on activated sludge processes. Kinetic parameters were estimated by conducting batch tests for several organic loadings and by using respirometry, curve-fitting techniques, and sensitivity analysis. Feasibility and applicability of these parameters were assessed by conducting feces intermittent-feeding tests and by simulating the experimental respiration rates. Model, stoichiometric and kinetic parameters proved to be affordable for describing the biodegradation of feces in the bio-toilet system.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007700 Kinetics The rate dynamics in chemical or physical systems.
D008962 Models, Theoretical Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of systems, processes, or phenomena. They include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment. Experimental Model,Experimental Models,Mathematical Model,Model, Experimental,Models (Theoretical),Models, Experimental,Models, Theoretic,Theoretical Study,Mathematical Models,Model (Theoretical),Model, Mathematical,Model, Theoretical,Models, Mathematical,Studies, Theoretical,Study, Theoretical,Theoretical Model,Theoretical Models,Theoretical Studies
D003247 Conservation of Natural Resources The protection, preservation, restoration, and rational use of all resources in the total environment. Carrying Capacity,Deforestation,Desertification,Environmental Protection,Natural Resources Conservation,Protection, Environmental,Capacities, Carrying,Capacity, Carrying,Carrying Capacities,Conservation, Natural Resources
D005243 Feces Excrement from the INTESTINES, containing unabsorbed solids, waste products, secretions, and BACTERIA of the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.
D001420 Bacteria, Aerobic Bacteria which require oxygen in order to grow and survive. Aerobic Bacteria
D001673 Biodegradation, Environmental Elimination of ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTANTS; PESTICIDES and other waste using living organisms, usually involving intervention of environmental or sanitation engineers. Bioremediation,Phytoremediation,Natural Attenuation, Pollution,Environmental Biodegradation,Pollution Natural Attenuation
D014038 Toilet Facilities Facilities containing equipment for disposal of human excrement, often with an accompanying hand-washing station. Latrines,Bathrooms,Lavatories,Restrooms,Bathroom,Facilities, Toilet,Facility, Toilet,Latrine,Lavatory,Restroom,Toilet Facility
D014934 Wood A product of hard secondary xylem composed of CELLULOSE, hemicellulose, and LIGNANS, that is under the bark of trees and shrubs. It is used in construction and as a source of CHARCOAL and many other products. Woods

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