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Research article2003Peer reviewed

The potential for disinfection of separated faecal matter by urea and by peracetic acid for hygienic nutrient recycling

Vinneras, B; Holmqvist, A; Bagge, E; Albihn, A; Jonsson, H

Abstract

PAA reduced all of the above indicator organisms within 12 h after application. For this faecal material, with a dry matter content of approximately 10%, an addition of 0.5-1% of PAA (active substance, corresponding to 3.3-6.7% of the Proxitane(R) 15 used) was required before no viable organisms were found in the material. However, this was not tested for the A. suum. No viable spore-forming bacteria or phages were detected. A high rate of bacteria regrowth occurred at 0.15% dosage and 5 days of treatment. PAA is an efficient alternative for disinfection of separated faeces if a rapid treatment is needed. (C) 2003 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.

Keywords

disinfection; sanitation; faeces; urea; peracetic acid; ammonia; nutrient recycling

Published in

Bioresource Technology
2003, Volume: 89, number: 2, pages: 155-161

      SLU Authors

    • Vinnerås, Björn

      • Department of Agricultural Engineering, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

          • Jönsson, Håkan

            • Department of Agricultural Engineering, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

          UKÄ Subject classification

          Environmental Sciences related to Agriculture and Land-use
          Other Environmental Engineering

          Publication identifier

          DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0960-8524(03)00044-0

          Permanent link to this page (URI)

          https://res.slu.se/id/publ/2354