Tag: swine environmental stewardship

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Objectives
• 1.3 Siting Considerations
• 1.4 Strategies to improve a marginal site
• 1.5 Siting tools
• 1.6 Summary
• 1.7 Literature Cite

Authors:
Robert E. Mikesell, The Pennsylvania State University

Reviewers:
Steve Moeller, The Ohio State University;
Ken Kephart, The pennsylvania State University

Introduction

The expense and potential liability associated with building or expanding a swine operation demands that …

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Objectives
• 1.3 Phosphorus and the environment
• 1.4 Swine manure generation and composition
• 1.5 Phosphorus in swine diets
• 1.6 Availability of phosphorus in feeds
• 1.7 Byproduct feeds
• 1.8 Reducing phosphorus excretion
• 1.9 Implications
• 1.10 Summary
• 1.11 Literature Cited

Authors:
Brad C. Joern, Purdue University;
Alan L. Sutton, Purdue University

Reviewers:
Phillip Moore, USDA-ARS;
Chuck Landers, NRCS

Introduction

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Contents 1 Solids separation in manure handling systems 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Objectives 1.3 Mass and volume relationships in solids separation 1.4 Measuring solids separation efficiency and effectiveness 1.5 Separation efficiency 1.6 Mass removal efficiency 1.7 Measures of separator effectiveness 1.8 Consistency and dryness of manure 1.9 Consistency 1.10 Solids and moisture content 1.11 Solids fractions 1.12 Other important measurements 1.13

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• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Objectives
• 1.3 Factors impacting the “zone of influence” of a swine site
• 1.4 Factors impacting the community
• 1.5 Building Design Considerations
• 1.6 Summary
• 1.7 Additional Resources

This fact sheet has been adapted from the National Pork Board funded publication, “Siting and Building Considerations to Reduce Odor Potential from Swine Facilities”.

Authors:
Jay D. Harmon, Iowa State …

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Objective
• 1.3 Odor Formation Prevention Methods
• 1.4 Odor Release Control Methods
• 1.5 Odor Transport Control Methods
• 1.6 Summary
• 1.7 Additional Resources

This fact sheet has been adapted from the National Pork Board funded publication, “Swine Manure Storage and Handling Practices to Minimize Odors

Author:
Robert Burns, Iowa State University

Reviewers:
Phil Westerman, North Carolina State University;…

Contents

• 1.1 Introduction
• 1.2 Objectives
• 1.3 Energy Recovery: Introduction
• 1.4 Why Consider Anaerobic Digestion?
• 1.5 How Anaerobic Digestion Works
• 1.6 Considerations
• 1.7 Thermochemcial Conversion: Why Consider Gasification or Liquefaction?
• 1.8 How Gasification Works
• 1.9 How Liquefaction Works
• 1.10 Considerations
• 1.11 Why Consider Direct Combustion?
• 1.12 How Direct Combustion Works
• 1.13 Considerations
• 1.14 Energy Recovery Summary

2 Nutrient Recovery: Introduction

• 2.1

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