COMPOST MATURATION AND PASTEURIZATION POT

Abstract

The invention relates to a compost maturation and pasteurization boiler for the maturation and pasteurization of raw compost used in mushroom cultivation, which can be powered by an electric heater or an external steam source and includes a ventilation system and a control panel.

Description

1 TARIFF COMPOST MATURATION AND PASTEURIZATION POT TECHNICAL FIELD The invention involves maturing raw compost used in mushroom cultivation and 5 for pasteurization using electric heaters or external steam A composting system that can operate with a power source and includes a ventilation system and control panel. It relates to the ripening and pasteurization tank. PREVIOUS TECHNIQUE 10 In mushroom cultivation, compost production is a separate business from mushroom growing. It developed as a branch of the same business. Compost production and mushroom cultivation are carried out within the same enterprise. The number of large-scale companies that carry out these activities is limited. These companies... generally used in white button mushroom or oyster mushroom cultivation It produces compost. 15 Low-capacity or amateur mushroom growers, on the other hand, need the following for the mushrooms they will grow: They often have to obtain the necessary compost from external sources. The compost... sourcing it from outside, in addition to the cost of composting for the business, includes loading costs. It also involves transportation and unloading operations. Furthermore, it includes the transportation of compost. There is a risk of infection during loading and unloading. 20 The compost used for growing different types of mushrooms must be suitable for the respective mushroom species. formulation, maturation and pasteurization in accordance with its type It is necessary. However, small-scale businesses and amateur growers have their own a pot where they can prepare, mature and pasteurize their compost A solution is needed. As far as is known, in our country, mushrooms are grown directly 25 for maturing and pasteurizing the compost to be used in cultivation There is no designed compost bin. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION The aim of the invention is to produce 30% raw compost for use in mushroom cultivation. a pot that can carry out both maturation and pasteurization in the same vessel The goal is to develop a compost maturation and pasteurization tank. 2 Another purpose of the invention is to power the boiler with electric heaters or an external steam source. By enabling it to work with its source, it allows the use of different heat sources. It is to give. Another purpose of the invention is to utilize the steam and heated air generated inside the boiler. The goal is to ensure that the compost is distributed evenly throughout the area. 5 Another purpose of the invention is to cool and aerate the compost. its operations include a centrifugal type aspirator, perforated ventilation tubes and a control panel. the aim is to ensure that it is carried out through this means. Another purpose of the invention is to regulate the water level in the boiler based on evaporation. If the water level decreases, it will be supplemented from the water source via a float. The goal is to ensure that this is done and the water level is maintained at the desired level. Another purpose of the invention is to collect the steam discharged from the boiler. The goal is to allow it to be concentrated and then recovered as water. Another purpose of the invention is to store compost in blocks or in container baskets. 15 The aim is to facilitate loading and unloading operations. Another purpose of the invention is to support low-capacity businesses and amateur mushroom growers. growers can prepare the appropriate compost for the type of mushroom they will grow in their own facilities. to enable them to prepare. Another aim of the invention is to reduce the 20% of problems encountered during the procurement of compost from external sources. infection problems that may arise from loading, transportation and unloading operations to reduce. LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. Assembled isometric front view of the invention. 25 Figure 2. Assembled isometric rear view of the invention. Figure 3. Exploded view of the invention. Figure 4. Longitudinal view of the invention by the motor. Figure 5. Longitudinal view of the invention from the rear. Figure 6. Top view of the invention. 30 Figure 7. Side view of the invention. Figure 8. Side view of the invention. Figure 9. Bottom isometric view of the invention. 3 The corresponding numbers in the figures are: 1. Top cover 2. Centrifugal type aspirator 3. Steam pipes 4. Removable perforated sheet metal 5 5. Electric heaters 6. Ball bearing wheels 7. Perforated ventilation pipes 8. Water tank 9. Back cover 10 10. Movable wheels 11. Buoy 12. Drain pipe 13. Evacuation tank 14. Rails 15 15. Cauldron baskets DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The subject of the invention is a compost maturation and pasteurization tank, the interior of the tank The hinged and clamped top cover (1) that allows it to be opened and closed, 20 of the compost Snail type aspirator (2) which provides ventilation and cooling, external a system that causes the water in the reservoir to evaporate using the heat of steam from the source. steam pipes (3) separate the section where the water is located, preventing possible contamination of the water. removable perforated sheet metal (4), electric which enables the heating of the boiler. heaters (5), ball bearings that enable the boiler baskets to move on the rails 25 wheels (6) ensure that the air pressed into the boiler is distributed homogeneously. perforated ventilation pipes (7), water containing the water from which steam will be obtained its container (8) has a hinged opening to facilitate emptying of the compost in block form. openable rear cover (9), four movable wheels that allow the boiler to be moved (10), 30 which ensures that the water that decreases as a result of evaporation is kept at the desired level. float (11) ensures that the steam reaches the points inside the boiler and provides homogeneous heat. The discharge pipe (12) that provides the distribution, formed by the condensation of the discharged steam Drainage tank with valve (13) which allows water to be collected, loading of the tank baskets and rails (14) that allow it to move during unloading, the compost pot 4 perforated sheet metal boiler baskets (15) that allow them to be placed inside. The time that allows ventilation to be performed for the desired number of minutes. The control panel, which has a relay and manual operation option, controls the electric heaters. The second chamber, which allows for its placement, is located between the openable parts and the boiler. Seals that prevent unwanted steam escape and the top cover can be removed with the help of a small crane. 5 It includes a handle that allows it to be opened. The boiler can operate with an electric heater (5) or if an external steam source is available. If this is the case, it can also operate via steam pipes (3). The cauldron is 300 cm long, 110 cm high at the back, and 130 cm wide at the front. It has a height of 85 cm and a width of 85 cm. The boiler has a height difference of 10 cm between the front and rear sections. It is arranged in the shape of a rectangular trapezoid. Between the front and back sections The difference in height affects the flow of air heated or circulating inside the boiler. It makes things easier. There is a water reservoir (8) with a depth of 25 cm at the bottom of the boiler. Water its reservoir (8) will allow sufficient steam to be generated inside the boiler 15 It is constructed with dimensions of 25 × 300 × 85 cm. Used in electrical work. a 10 cm deep space extending along the width of the boiler where the electric heaters (5) are placed. A second reservoir is mounted in the middle of the water reservoir (8). The boiler heats the water in the water tank (8) by means of electric heaters (5). It can be operated with the steam produced as a result. Electric heaters (5) are placed under the boiler 20 It is positioned to ensure that the necessary temperature is achieved inside the boiler. If an external steam source is available, the boiler will be placed in the water tank (8) It is operated via steam pipes (3) located at the base. From an external source The incoming steam is passed through steam pipes (3). From the steam pipes (3) The heat of the passing steam causes the water in the water tank (8) to evaporate and the boiler 25 This allows the interior to reach the desired temperature. This arrangement also... This ensures that heat is distributed homogeneously within the boiler over time. The amount of water in the water tank (8) may decrease due to evaporation. Water In order to maintain the level, the boiler is connected to the water source by a float (11) It includes. The buoy (11) removes 30 from the water source depending on the decrease in water level. It ensures that water is transferred to the water tank (8) and keeps the water at the desired level. The section where the water is located at the bottom of the boiler is covered with removable perforated sheet metal (4) and the boiler It is separated from the compost area inside. Removable perforated sheet metal (4), compost or by limiting the amount of water that separates from the compost from reaching the water reservoir (8) It prevents contamination. Its perforated structure prevents the steam formed in the water tank (8) from getting dirty. It allows the compost to pass into the designated area. Electrically operated to provide ventilation inside the boiler. There is a centrifugal type aspirator (2). The centrifugal type aspirator (2) is located in front of the boiler. It is connected to the side. Aspirator (2) for aeration and cooling of the compost 5 During this process, air is pumped into the boiler. Perforated ventilation pipes (7) are located on the inner base of the boiler, above the water tank (8). The air is pushed into the boiler by the centrifugal type aspirator (2), The ventilation is distributed into the boiler through perforated ventilation pipes (7). ventilation pipes (7) ensure that the compressed air is homogeneous in the area where the compost is located. It ensures its spread in this way. The ventilation process is managed via a control panel. The ventilation duration is determined via the control panel. The specified ventilation time is controlled by a time relay, and The ventilation process is carried out for the desired number of minutes. Ventilation 15 The system can also be used manually. The steam must be distributed homogeneously within the boiler and must not reach any area where steam cannot reach. A drain pipe is installed at the end of the airflow to ensure no air pockets remain. (12) is installed. The drain pipe (12) allows the steam and air flow inside the boiler. This allows the steam to travel throughout the boiler. Thus, the steam inside the boiler... This ensures that the heat reaches all points and is distributed homogeneously. A discharge boiler at the point where the steam coming out of the discharge pipe (12) condenses (13) is located. The discharge tank (13) measures 25 × 50 × 85 cm. When steam condenses into water, the resulting water is discharged in the discharge boiler (13) It accumulates. In the drain tank (13), the accumulated water can be removed and discharged when desired. 25 There is a valve that allows the boiler to be emptied. Thanks to this arrangement... recovering the water that comes out of the boiler as a result of evaporation is provided. The two side sections, the front section, and the base of the boiler are fixed in place. The rear cover (9) and the top cover (1) of the boiler are hinged and clamped and can be opened. 30 It is structured in such a way that gaskets are placed at the contact points of the boiler with the openable parts. The seals prevent unwanted steam from escaping during operation. The top cover (1) Due to its weight, a small crane is attached to the top cover so that it can be easily opened when necessary. A handle is attached to which it can be fastened. The hinged and openable structure of the rear cover (9), 6 If the compost is placed in the container in block form, the emptying process... It makes things easier. The compost can be placed in the container in block form or through perforated sheet metal. They can be positioned inside the manufactured boiler baskets. Boiler baskets 70 × It measures 80 × 65 cm. The pot baskets have ball bearing wheels (6). Ball bearing 5 The wheels (6) move on the rails (14) inside the boiler. Boiler Moving the baskets (15) on the rails (14) into the compost pot It facilitates loading and unloading from the boiler. Boiler baskets Made from perforated sheet metal, it allows steam and air to circulate through the compost inside the basket. It allows access. 10 Boiler sections other than the centrifugal type aspirator (2) are 2 mm thick It is made of sheet metal. The sheet metal parts are protected with oven paint. Four sections have been installed on the base of the boiler so that it can be moved when necessary. 10 movable wheels have been fitted. During use, the prepared raw compost mixture can be used in block form or in a pot. 15 The baskets are placed inside the cauldron. Back cover (9) and top cover (1) by being closed and clamped, and unwanted through seals at the contact points Steam escape is prevented. When electric operation is preferred, the water in the water tank (8), It is heated and vaporized by electric heaters (5). External steam source If used, the steam is located at the bottom of the water tank (8) 20 water in the water tank (8) is passed through the pipes (3) and heated by the steam is vaporized. In both working methods, the vapor obtained is released through a removable perforated tube. It passes through the sheet metal (4) and reaches the area where the compost is located. Snail type Air supplied by the extractor fan (2) through perforated ventilation pipes (7) The airflow is distributed inside the boiler. The airflow allows the steam to circulate inside the boiler and 25 It helps the compost reach the areas where it is located. Air and vapor flow It travels along the boiler and reaches the discharge pipe (12). The discharged steam The water formed as a result of condensation is collected in the drain tank (13). After the compost matures and pasteurizes, a snail-type aspirator is used. The compost is aerated and cooled using (2). Aeration time is 30 This can be determined via the time relay on the control panel or manually by the system. It can be operated as such. If the compost that has completed the process is placed in block form... via the openable rear cover (9) if placed inside the boiler baskets (15) by moving the baskets on the rails (14) by means of ball bearing wheels (6) 7 It is extracted from the boiler. Thanks to this structure, low-capacity businesses and amateurs mushroom growers, in a way that suits the type of mushroom they want to grow They are able to mature the compost they have prepared in the cauldron and pasteurize it. This allows the compost suitable for planting to be obtained within the producer's facility. This allows for the following: 5 15 25

Claims

8 REQUESTS 1. The prepared raw compost mixture to be used in mushroom cultivation. a compost maturation and pasteurization process It is a pasteurization boiler, its feature is; 5 - heated or circulated by the height difference between the front and rear sections It facilitates airflow more at the front than at the back. a rectangular trapezoidal boiler body with a certain height, - The two side sections, the front section, and the base of the boiler body will be fixed. In this way, there are 10 hinged and clamped parts that allow the inside of the boiler to be opened and closed. The hinged top cover (1) allows the block compost to be emptied. and openable back cover (9), - undesirable points of contact between openable parts and the boiler body seals that prevent steam escape and a small crane on the top cover (1) a handle that allows it to be attached, 15 - water reservoir at the bottom of the boiler (8), - electric operation by heating and evaporating the water in the water tank (8) along the width of the boiler where heaters (5) and electric heaters (5) are placed a second tank extending and mounted in the middle part of the water tank (8), - It passes steam from an external steam source through it and into the 20 water tank. (8) which allows the water to evaporate and is located at the bottom of the water reservoir (8) steam pipes (3), - water reduced as a result of evaporation from the water source to the water reservoir (8) a water source that maintains the water level at the desired level by transferring it. buoy (11), 25 - separating the water section from the composting area, preventing water pollution. preventing the steam formed in the water reservoir (8) from passing into the compost area removable perforated sheet metal (4), - attached to the front of the vat and used for aerating the compost. 30 electrically powered devices that pump air into the boiler during cooling. snail type aspirator (2), 9 - placed on the inner bottom of the boiler above the water tank (8) and of the spiral type air compressed by the aspirator (2) in the area where the compost is located perforated ventilation tubes that distribute homogeneously (7), - allows the ventilation duration to be determined, the specified duration to be set as time. controlled by a relay and manually operated ventilation system 5 a control panel that allows it to be operated, - mounted at the end point of the airflow, the steam inside the boiler ensuring that the heat reaches the points and is distributed homogeneously. drain pipe (12), - water formed by the condensation of steam coming out of the drain pipe (12) 10 a valve that collects water and allows the collected water to be removed and drained evacuation boiler (13), - perforated sheet metal that allows the compost to be positioned inside the container manufactured boiler baskets (15), - Movement inside the boiler during loading and unloading of boiler baskets 15 ball bearing wheels (6) and ball bearings located on the baskets (15) of the boiler. rails (14) on which the wheels (6) move, - four devices that enable the boiler to be moved and are attached to the boiler base It is characterized by having a movable wheel (10). 25

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