Friday, March 23, 2012

Solar Hot Air Composter

Just a prototype:
Hypothesis: By providing a pathway for air to heat up via solar energy before it even hits the thermophilic "micro-herd" of bacteria and other organisms contained in the compost, the temperatures required for hot composting, 50-60 degrees Celsius (131-140 degrees Fahrenheit), could be attained much faster and more efficiently.

The greenhouse on the top is an afterthought; perhaps Co2-loving plants could be placed on top to capture not only the excess heat from the composting process, but also the excess Co2. It would also act as an insulating layer.

Other possible attachments: rain water catchment system, bike powered turning system, spigot for catching excess liquids


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