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Urine / Feces Segregation

Application: used within buildings to reduce emission of odors and gases from the building and manure storage

Pros

  • Improved air quality within the building for animals.
  • Potential to increase nitrogen retention in liquid.
  • Separation of nitrogen and phosphorus may have benefits.

Cons

  • Difficult to incorporate into an existing building.
  • Two waste streams must be handled.
  • Equipment sources are not well developed.
  • Maintenance could be a challenge.

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Aeration

Application: used to reduce ammonia, methane, and odor emissions from manure storages

Pros

  • Proven technology from municipal wastewater treatment facilities.
  • Extremely effective for odor control.

Cons

  • Energy intensive to provide sufficient aeration.
  • Maintenance and performance of the system during winter months.
  • Typically cause loss of nitrogen.
  • Higher sludge generation in the storage.

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