Statistical Optimization to Model Ammonia Removal During Co-Composting of Pulp/Paper Mill Sludge and Corn Wastes

Aycan N., Turan N. G.

CLEAN-SOIL AIR WATER, vol.44, no.11, pp.1572-1577, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 11
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1002/clen.201400028
  • Journal Name: CLEAN-SOIL AIR WATER
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1572-1577
  • Keywords: Biomass, Bioprocess conditions, Full factor experimental design, Wastewater treatment, RESPONSE-SURFACE METHODOLOGY, MUNICIPAL SOLID-WASTE, ORGANIC-MATTER, WATER TREATMENT, PAPER SLUDGE, PULP, SOIL, PARAMETERS, NITROGEN, LITTER
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This work presents an effective way to remove ammonium from compost using corn wastes. The study examined the role of experimental factors on the removal of ammonium using a full factor experimental design. The experimental factors and their related levels selected were as follows: Material type (corn cob and corn husk), ratio (10 and 25%), moisture (50 and 70%), and finally duration (30 and 60 days). The results were evaluated with an ANOVA test. A regression model that took into account the significant main and interaction effects was suggested. According to the optimization algorithm, the optimum levels were corn cob, 25% ratio, 50% moisture, and 60-day duration, with a removal efficiency of 91.84%. The proposed procedure is simple to implement and cost-effective.