Maintenance and Troubleshooting Guidelines for Co-composting Facility in Kenya

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Learn about moisture control, temperature management, and troubleshooting tips for a co-composting facility in Kenya. Ensure proper moisture content between 40% to 60%, monitor temperature changes weekly, and troubleshoot odor and climatic influences effectively. Follow user guides and protocols for efficient facility maintenance.

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UBSUP - DTF project - KENYA Maintenance of a co-composting facility 9/25/2024 1

Moisture control User s guide page 11 Moisture content should be maintain between 40 to 60% 9/25/2024 2

Temperature control User s guide page 10 and 11 1st week: temperature rises quickly up to 65 C Next 6 weeks: temperature decreases gradually up to ambient temperature Next 4 weeks: temperature stabilize at ambient temperature 9/25/2024 3

Temperature control User s guide page 10 and 11 Steps: Push a hole in the middle of the windrow with a stick Attach a thermometer to a stick with a piece of string Insert thermometer in the hole and leave it for 1 minute Read the temperature and monitor with the diagram Read temperature: Daily during the first week Then 2 to 3 times per week 9/25/2024 4