Perspective. Basic Concepts of Compo Sting. The Composting Process. Approaches to Design and Material, Energy, and Water Balances. Facilites Planning. Composting Technologies and Systems. Facility Design. Econonitcs. Basic Concepts of Odor Management. Operational Control of Odors. Odor Control Systems. Pathogens. Bioaerosols. Site Management. Public Relation, Communication and Regulations. Product Utilization and Marketing.
Dr. Eliot Epstein is an internationally known expert in composting of waste material. He specializes in composting and biosolids management, solid waste, land application, and waste disposal. He is a soil physicist-agronomist by training. Dr. Epstein spent 16 years as Research and Station Leader for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Research Service at the University of Maine in Orono, Maine. In 1972, Dr. Epstein transferred to the USDA Research Center at Beltsville, Maryland, where he was the principal scientist on the project that resulted in the development of the "Beltsville" Forced Aeration Composting System for sewage sludge. Dr. Epstein has directed a variety of waste management projects for both government and industry.
"Any reference by Dr. Epstein is a valuable tool for the composting professional ! It also includes perhaps the most comprehensive list of reference materials, which should be very helpful if the reader desires more information on a particular topic." --John T. Bouey, P.E., President, Managed Organic Recycling, Inc., Oakland, California
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