| dc.description.abstract | The composting of an Empty Fruit Bunch (EFB) by mixing it with
activated organic fertilizer (AOF) was an alternative in the utilization of solid
waste produced from the palm oil mill. This research was to study the composting
technique for EFB and to collect the degration data during composting of EFB
with turning frequency in order to get a high quality compost. The composting
process was started with cutting the TKKS into 1-3 cm in size before it was put
into "Takakura" basket and then followed by the addition of AOF until the
optimum moisture content of 55-65 % was reached. During composting, the MC
was kept on the optimum condition by adding the AOF. The variations of mixing
frequency were once a day, once in 2 days, once in 3 days, once in 4 days and
once in 5 days. The parameters of temperature, MC, weight of compost, pH value,
C/N ratio and the quality of compost were analyzed through the process. The
outcome from this research proved that the mixing frequency affected the
composting process and the compost was produced around ±40 days. The best
degradation result of EFB was obtained for the once in 3 days mixing in which the
value of pH, MC, WHC and C/N ratio were 9, 52,59%, 76% and 12,15,
respectively. | en_US |
