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Environmentally superior technologies for swine waste management
F J Humenik1, J M Rice, C L Baird
1College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Animal Waste Management Programs, North Carolina State University, Centennial Campus, Research Building IV, Suite 3100, Box 7927, Raleigh, North Carolina 27695-7927, USA. frank_Humenik@ncsu.edu
Summary
Animal waste management is crucial for conserving nitrogen and valuable byproducts. This study evaluates advanced treatment technologies to protect environmental quality and promote sustainable resource utilization.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Agricultural Engineering
- Waste Management
Background:
- Animal waste presents challenges due to high nitrogen content, impacting soil, water, and air quality.
- Effective management is essential to mitigate environmental harm and harness valuable constituents.
- Industry partnerships are driving the development of superior waste treatment technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and evaluate advanced technologies for animal waste processing and management.
- To assess the effectiveness of these technologies in conserving nitrogen and other valuable components.
- To support the implementation of cost-effective and environmentally sound solutions.
Main Methods:
- Identification of 18 candidate technologies for animal waste treatment.
- Detailed analysis of three technologies with the longest operational history and most available data.
- Presentation of dissemination strategies through the Curriculum Project and National Center for Manure and Animal Waste Management.
Main Results:
- Evaluation of specific advanced treatment technologies for their performance and operational data.
- Data-driven insights into the most effective and longest-operating waste management solutions.
- Assessment of technologies' potential for conserving nitrogen and other valuable constituents.
Conclusions:
- Advanced treatment technologies offer viable solutions for managing animal waste and its environmental impacts.
- The study supports the conservation and utilization of valuable animal waste constituents.
- Dissemination of findings aims to facilitate the adoption of cost-effective, environmentally superior technologies.
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