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Project Code [2000-LS-1b-M2]
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Project title
Environmentally Sustainable Conversion Options for Large Volume Organic Wastes (b)
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Phillip Farrelly & Co.
Lead Applicant
Philip Farrelly
Project Abstract
This project was one of the large-scale integrated projects undertaken in the Environmentally Sustainable Conversion Options for Large Volume Organic Wastes in Ireland forming part of the Environmental RTDI programme of the National Development Plan 2000-2006. It was undertaken by a consortium of public organisations and private business with 50% co-funding from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Environment and Local Government.The project examined a potential solution to some aspects of the problem of slurry disposal from large-scale intensive pig units and consisted of three distinct phases(i) Mechanical separation of pig slurry solids(ii) Composting pig solids with other biodegradable wastes and(iii) Granulation of compost/mineral fertiliser mixtures to produce organo-mineral fertilisers.It was co-ordinated by Mr. T. A. Stewart Agricultural Consultant with Philip Farrelly & Co. Navan Co. Meath acting as the Lead Partner.Project deliverables includedi The production of up to 50 tonnes of separated pig slurry solids for composting with other locally available biodegradable wastesi Composting 8 batches of separated pig slurry solids with varying combinations of other wastes each batch consisting of 4 to 10 tonnesi Producing up to 8 granulated fertiliser batches from the composts madei Undertaking a market evaluation of the fertiliser products producedi Carrying out a range of physical chemical and biological tests on the composts and fertilisers produced andi Assessing the economic viability of the treatment process examined and its potential environmental impact.
Grant Approved
�321,195.49
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
n/a