Temperature monitoring apparatus and method in a composting system through which organic matter is moved to effect composting
US5049486A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 14, 1989 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 14, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S435/813
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A temperature monitoring method and apparatus for monitoring the temperature within a mass of organic matter moved through a composting vessel. An elongated, stationary probe extends through the vessel from one end toward another end thereof. A plurality of temperature measuring devices are mounted along the probe. The probe may extend through a compaction ram and be provided with a sleeve for accommodating movement of the ram relative to the probe. A decoupling device provides for decoupling of the probe from a mounting base and an extraction device permits the probe to be extracted from the vessel for replacement thereof. The probe provides a method of monitoring temperature in the mass and a method of composting by monitoring temperature in the mass and regulating the temperature of the mass in response thereto.
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