26results about "Manure storage" patented technology

A method of agitating liquid manure in a lagoon involves: identifying a boundary perimeter in a lagoon within which an amphibious vehicle must remain while a liquid manure agitation device mounted on the vehicle agitates liquid manure in the lagoon; selecting an agitation pattern to be applied to the lagoon from a group of at least two agitation patterns; and, operating the amphibious vehicle to travel in the lagoon within the boundary perimeter while the liquid manure agitation device agitates the liquid manure in accordance with the selected agitation pattern. The group of at least two agitation patterns includes: a random pattern whereby the vehicle randomly changes direction of travel when the vehicle reaches the boundary perimeter; or, a sweep pattern whereby the vehicle is driven toward a liquid manure pump immersed in the lagoon to push suspended solids in the liquid manure toward the liquid manure pump.

The invention relates to a filtration system (12) for a tank (10) containing a liquid (20) emitting a polluted gaseous effluent (24) comprising at least one gaseous compound (26), said filtration system (12) comprising a covering device (28) intended to cover the tank (10). The covering device (28) comprises at least one first filtering portion (34) comprising a material having catalytic properties. The first filtering portion (34) is suitable for degrading and converting the gaseous compound (26) from the polluted gaseous effluent (24) so as to obtain a purified gaseous effluent (47), the filtration system (12) further comprising means (30) for mounting the covering device (28) which are suitable for mounting the covering device (28) on the tank (10) so as to position the first filtering portion (34) at a distance from the liquid (20).

The application belongs to the field of circular agriculture, and particularly relates to a livestock and poultry manure resource utilization circular agriculture AI irrigation system. A liquid storage bin one is arranged in a breeding area to collect manure and perform modification; a liquid storage bin two is arranged in a planting area to perform aerobic fermentation. The liquid storage bin one collects livestock and poultry manure, sewage and various wastes to perform modification, which not only can reach the discharge standard, but also is beneficial to pipeline transportation. The manure after fermentation is transported to the liquid storage bin two in the planting area through the pipeline by pressure to perform aerobic fermentation, which not only can effectively solve the environmental pollution caused by the manure generated in the livestock and poultry breeding process, but also can make the manure into organic fertilizer and water fertilizer solution through fermentation, the water fertilizer solution is applied in the field through the AI irrigation system, which not only meets the demand of plants, but also realizes precision and intelligent irrigation, and reduces labor cost.

Fermentation or digester (5) with a pump or agitator mount (1), wherein the agitator mount (1) is attached to a vessel wall (51) by means of a wall mount (2) in such a way that the weight force acting on the agitator mount (1) is at least partially absorbed by the vessel wall (51), characterized in that the vessel wall (51) is essentially cylindrical and is formed from a strip of strip material running along a helical line on the cylindrical shell, wherein the side edges of the strip material are connected by means of a folded-over hem and the pump or agitator mount (1) is suspended on the hem.

The invention discloses an ecological laminated green wall structure, and belongs to the technical field of ecological greening, the ecological laminated green wall structure comprises a planting box module and a composting box module, the planting box module and the composting box module are laminated in the vertical direction, when the planting box module is driven to rotate, fallen dead leaves and fruits can be collected into the composting box module, and the composting box module is driven to rotate; and meanwhile, the compost box module can apply a previously fermented fertilizer into the planting box module on the lower layer, so that dead leaves falling from the plurality of planting box modules can be reused after being composted and decomposed. The green plant dead leaves and fruits in the planting box module can be recycled and fall into the compost box to be decomposed, on one hand, diseases caused by the dead leaves and the rotten fruits can be reduced, on the other hand, organic matter can be automatically recycled, and the step of manual cleaning is omitted.

This invention belongs to the field of farmland irrigation technology. A straw treatment irrigation device includes: an irrigation mechanism; and a straw treatment mechanism disposed on the irrigation mechanism. The straw treatment mechanism includes: a receiving cavity, insulated partition assemblies spaced apart within the receiving cavity, a mixture of straw and microbial degradation material placed between the insulating partition assemblies, and a mixture of nutrient material and earthworms placed between the insulating partition assemblies and the receiving cavity; the insulating partition assemblies have through holes for earthworm passage; the receiving cavity includes a concrete-enclosed cavity and a phase change energy storage interlayer disposed within the concrete-enclosed cavity, the phase change energy storage interlayer serving as insulation for the receiving cavity; and an outlet hole is provided on the receiving cavity for discharging the humus and earthworm castings generated from straw degradation into the irrigation mechanism. This invention addresses the technical problems of low straw degradation efficiency and low absorption rate in existing straw treatment methods.

Airtight storage tank for the storage of manure (36) and / or whey, and an improved process for anaerobic treatment of manure (36) and whey using the same, with a transport phase (1) comprising a preliminary phase (2) of collection, transfer, control, treatment, and storage of manure (36) that includes waste transport, registration, and discharge into a storage tank (33), and a transport phase (1) under controlled anaerobic conditions following the preliminary phase (2), which involves discharging the contents of the storage tank (33) under anaerobic conditions into a tanker vehicle (14) and transferring (15) the volume of manure (36) removed with the tanker vehicle (14) to a predetermined location.

Disclosed is a method for reducing methane emission from slurry produced in a livestock farm. The method comprising the steps of guiding unheated slurry from the livestock farm to a slurry heat exchanger, raising the temperature of the unheated slurry in the slurry heat exchanger to at least 65# Celsius, guiding the at least 65# Celsius hot slurry to an intermediate slurry tank, raising the temperature of the heated slurry to at least 75# Celsius in the intermediate slurry tank, guiding the at least 75# Celsius hot slurry through the slurry heat exchanger to exchange heat with the unheated slurry to raise the temperature of the unheated slurry to the at least 65# Celsius and to cool the at least 75# Celsius hot slurry to at least below 40# Celsius, and guiding the at least below 40# Celsius cold slurry to a slurry reservoir. Furthermore, a slurry treatment plant for reducing methane emission from slurry is disclosed.

A method and system to significantly reduce odor emissions caused by ammonia and other noxious gasses and reduce nitrogen levels in animal husbandry wastewater effectively and efficiently by the use of flush water that has been biochemically conditioned to lower the pH thus reducing the level of un-ionized compounds including NH3 which can volatilize into the atmosphere and which method and system can also be used to remove ammonia and nitrogen from the wastewater system. The present disclosure includes the use of flush water that has been biochemically conditioned to lower its pH thus sequestering non-ionized ammonia from being released from a liquid as ammonia gas. This disclosure relates to the new use of nitrification for biochemical conditioning of wastewater for use as flush water to reduce atmospheric ammonia emissions.

The present disclosure provides processes and systems for efficiently reducing polluting gases such as methane from biowaste stores. The system comprises a manifold that collects gasses from slurry tanks, slurry lagoons and / or landfill wells, processes it into a combustible gas and efficiently combusts the waste gases to produce less polluting products. The system is designed to run constantly, allowing efficient reduction in the environmental impact caused by slurry tanks and other biowaste storage containers such as landfill wells. Advantageously, embodiments of the system provide a means for reducing methane and other harmful-gas pollution, e.g., output from biowaste decomposition, with an easy-to-operate, low maintenance, and high efficiency system.

The present invention relates to a concrete tank for fermentation comprising a concrete floor slab, a cylindrical concrete side wall, and a concrete roof structure, wherein the concrete roof structure is a self-supporting concrete structure, wherein the concrete roof structure is post-tensioned by means of a plurality of metal tendons in the concrete roof structure, wherein the metal tendons form chords of a circle, wherein the circle is concentric with a circular cross-section of the cylindrical concrete side wall and wherein the metal tendons, as viewed in a height direction, are located in a lower half of the concrete roof structure. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing a concrete tank for fermentation and to the use of such a concrete tank for fermentation of biomass.

The utility model discloses a vehicle-mounted breeding liquid dung returning immediate fertilizer preparation storage tank which comprises a frame, a carbonic acid storage tank, a sulfuric acid storage tank, a soluble potash fertilizer storage tank and a supporting seat are fixed at the top of the frame, and a liquid dung storage tank is fixed at the top of the supporting seat. Compared with the prior art, the liquid dung storage tank is connected with the phosphoric acid storage tank, the sulfuric acid storage tank and the soluble potash fertilizer storage tank through the connecting pipe and the peristaltic pump, so that phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid and soluble potash fertilizer can be injected into the liquid dung storage tank as required after the detector in the vehicle detects soil components, and the liquid dung can be stored in the liquid dung storage tank in the running process of the vehicle. The stirring mechanism is used for rapidly and uniformly mixing the liquid dung with phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid and soluble potash fertilizer, the device is simple in structure, the nutrient proportion of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium in the liquid dung can be immediately adjusted according to factors such as farmland nutrient bases and crop nutrient requirements while acidification and nitrogen conservation are performed, the utilization value of liquid dung returning to the field is increased, and use is very convenient.

Apparatus (1) for the aerobic microbiological heating of free-flowing moist organic solids for carrying out a process for the aerobic microbiological heating of free-flowing moist organic solids, preferably of partially dewatered slurry, comprising the steps: - Loading the solid into a drum (2), - Rotating the drum (2) about a rotational axis (3) and simultaneously conveying the solid material in the drum (2), and - Introducing oxygen, in particular atmospheric oxygen, into the solid via at least one perforated tube (15), wherein the at least one perforated tube (15) extends in the drum (2) and rotates with the drum (2), - wherein with each revolution of the drum (2) at least one perforated tube (15) is immersed in the solid and transported back out of the solid, - wherein at least one perforated tube (15) is blown into and the air is extracted from the drum (2), and - wherein by means of a control device (35) the amount of air blown in and / or the amount of air extracted is changed depending on the rotational position of the drum (2) and / or the pressure in the drum (2) and / or the amount of air conveyed, the device comprises: - the rotatably arranged drum (2), wherein the drum (2) has a rotational axis (3), - a feed device (8) on the drum (2) for feeding the solid material, - a discharge device (9) on the drum (2) for discharging the solid material, - a first fan (12) for extracting air from the drum (2) and at least a second fan (24) for blowing air into the at least one perforated tube (15), - the at least one perforated tube (15) for introducing oxygen, in particular atmospheric oxygen, into the solid, wherein the at least one perforated tube (15) extends in the drum (2) and is rotationally fixed to the drum (2), wherein the at least one perforated tube (15) is arranged eccentrically in the drum (2), i.e. at a distance from the axis of rotation (3), - an air inlet (22) on a fixed end face of the drum (2), and - the control device (35) for changing the amount of air blown in and / or the amount of air extracted depending on the rotational position of the drum (2) and / or the pressure in the drum (2) and / or the amount of air conveyed, comprising a rotary coupling (21) for connecting the supply air connection (22) to the at least one perforated pipe (15), wherein the rotary coupling (21) comprises: ◯ a first pipe section (36) opening into the at least one perforated pipe (15) and rotating with the at least one perforated pipe (15), with a lateral first opening (47), and ◯ a fixed second pipe section (42) surrounding the first pipe section (36) with a lateral second opening (48), ◯ wherein the second pipe section (42) is connected to the fixed end face of the drum (2), ◯ wherein the air supply connection (22) opens from the outside to the second opening (48), and ◯ wherein the first opening (47) and the second opening (48) are arranged such that when the at least one perforated tube (15) is at the bottom, i.e. in the solid, the two openings (47, 48) completely overlap, and when the at least one perforated tube (15) is conveyed out of the solid, the overlap of the two openings (47, 48) decreases to a minimal overlap or no overlap, wherein the control device (35) further comprises: ◯ a detection unit (49) for detecting a rotational position of the drum (2), and / or ◯ a measuring unit (51) for measuring the amount of air blown in and / or the amount of air extracted and / or the air pressure in the drum (2) and ◯ a control unit (50) for changing the power of the first fan (12) and / or the second fan (24) depending on the detected rotational position and / or depending on the measured values ​​of the measuring unit (51).

A method for controlling operation of a manure arrangement (10) that includes a manure storage structure (3), an agitator (11), and an agitator motor (8) arranged to actuate the agitator (11). The method including monitoring (S1), while mixing manure in the manure storage structure (3) with the agitator (11), a load quantity indicative of a load on the agitator motor (8). The method further including controlling (S2) operation of the manure arrangement (10) based on the monitored load quantity. A manure arrangement (10) arranged to perform the method is provided.

A jacketed corrosion-resistant pillar that can be used in storage tanks of organic material as well as in the digester tanks of the biogas production plants, characterized in that it includes: a stainless steel pipe (A) providing for the corrosion protection and configured to serve as formwork for metal reinforcement and concrete casting; a capital (S, S1) that can be fixed above said pipe (A) by means of a flange (B) disposed on said pipe; a plinth (c) fixed to said pipe (A) by means of a second lower flange (B) bolted thereto; a concrete casting inside said pipe (A) together with a metal reinforcement to form a load-bearing reinforced concrete pillar jacketed inside stainless steel pipe (A).

A pump is provided for immersion in a fluid reservoir, such as a pit or lagoon containing liquid manure, from a position at an edge of the reservoir. The pump may be adapted for connection to a farm vehicle, such as a tractor, positioned at the edge of the reservoir. The pump has a frame, a fluid conduit coupled to the frame, a housing located at a bottom end of the liquid manure pump configured to be immersed in a liquid manure reservoir, a combiner for creating a liquid manure connection between at least two liquid manure outlets of the housing and the fluid conduit, an impeller located within the housing, a drive shaft connected to the impeller, and an agitator nozzle, in fluid communication with at least one of the liquid manure outlets, for directing a portion of the liquid manure outwardly from the pump.

An assembly (0) comprising a basin (1) having a peripheral outer edge (1a) of the basin (1) and a cover device (2) for the basin (1) comprising: - a plurality of cables (2a) stretched between first and second parts (2a1, 2a2) of the cables (2a); and - at least one cover tarpaulin (3) supported by the cables to define a cover surface disposed over the basin (1). The cover device (2) comprises a support (4) disposed in the basin (2) to support said plurality of cables (2a) over the basin (2) and to generate at least one slope of said tarpaulin such that water on an upper face of said tarpaulin flows from the support to an area external to the basin by passing over the peripheral outer edge (1a) of the basin (1). [Figure from the summary: Fig. 1]

An assembly (0) comprising a basin (1) having a peripheral outer edge (1a) of the basin (1) and a cover device (2) for the basin (1) comprising: - a plurality of cables (2a) stretched between first and second parts (2a1, 2a2) of the cables (2a); and - at least one cover tarpaulin (3) supported by the cables to define a cover surface disposed over the basin (1). The cover device (2) comprises a support (4) disposed in the basin (2) to support said plurality of cables (2a) over the basin (2) and to generate at least one slope of said tarpaulin such that water on an upper face of said tarpaulin flows from the support to an area external to the basin by passing over the peripheral outer edge (1a) of the basin (1). [Figure from the summary: Fig. 1]

A slurry aeration system for a slatted floor slurry tank (102), comprising a clamp (203) for insertion between two slats (201) of the slatted floor (103), the clamp holding a proximal end of a pipe (303) with a distal end of the pipe extending into the tank, wherein the clamp includes an air inlet (504) connected to the proximal end of the pipe, and a mobile air tank (301, 802) unit configured to connect to the air inlet and deliver air to the pipe, the pipe being provided with an air outlet at the distal end of the pipe.

The present invention relates to a manure processing device. The manure processing device comprises: a filter device, comprising: o a reservoir which is provided with an air feed opening and an air discharge opening; o a dividing element arranged in the reservoir, wherein the dividing element divides the reservoir into a manure part positioned on a first side of the dividing element and configured to receive thin manure fraction and a spray part positioned on a second side of the dividing element, and wherein the reservoir is preferably configured to receive a carrier material placeable thereon; and o a spray device positioned in the spray part and configured to distribute the thin manure fraction over the dividing element, and an air device which is connected to the filter device and is connected to the air feed opening and the air discharge opening, and which is configured to carry air from the air feed opening to the air discharge opening.

A gearbox particularly useful for liquid manure pumps has a power input shaft that is coupled through a gearset to an impeller of the pump. The rotation axis of the impeller is angled in a range of 55-75° with respect to the rotation axis of the power input shaft. Such an arrangement provides both the necessary power and the correct pump orientation for a trailer-mounted pump to efficiently and effectively pump liquid manure from the bottom of a liquid manure lagoon having long sloped sides.

An amphibious vehicle for operation in a liquid manure lagoon, the vehicle comprising: a floatable vehicle body; a ground engaging propulsion structure; a liquid manure pump for pumping liquid manure from the liquid manure lagoon; a power source for powering both the ground engaging propulsion structure and the liquid manure pump; and, a remote control structure for controlling the ground engaging propulsion structure, the liquid manure pump and the power source.

This utility model provides a manure collection device for healthy pig farming. The device includes: a support plate installed inside the pigsty to guide the discharge of pig manure; a feed trough located on one side of the pigsty for collecting pig manure; fermentation tanks installed on both sides of the feed trough to provide space for pig manure fermentation, with a cover plate on top for sealing the fermentation tank; fixing frames located on both sides of the feed trough and fixed to the top of the cover plate; and a pushing structure installed on the fixing frames for pushing the pig manure. This utility model provides a manure collection device for healthy pig farming that can automatically collect pig manure, saving manpower compared to manual collection.

The present invention relates to a soybean recycling planting system based on a pig farm and a method thereof. The planting system comprises: a pig manure recovery subsystem, a biogas tank subsystem, and a soybean planting subsystem. The pig manure recovery subsystem collects and concentrates pig manure from the pig farm and introduces it into the biogas tank subsystem. The biogas tank subsystem processes the pig manure to produce biogas and fertilizer, which is transferred to the soybean planting subsystem for use as fertilizer for soybean growth. The biogas tank subsystem comprises a biogas tank. The present invention stores and ferments pig manure accumulated daily or over several days by providing multiple independent spaces in the biogas tank that are capable of mutual material exchange. This makes the input and output of the biogas tank independent of each other, and allows fermented pig manure to be discharged separately without affecting fresh fermentation raw materials, thereby improving the utilization efficiency of the biogas tank.