Compaction effects on greenhouse gas and ammonia emissions from solid dairy manure

Fangle Chang, Eileen Fabian-Wheeler, Tom L. Richard, Michael Hile

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Abstract

Waste management practices of solid dairy manures were evaluated under controlled conditions to study gas transport and emission inside manure piles. Three applied stresses and three moisture contents were tested to represent manure conditions managed at various pile depths. A Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy monitor measured concentrations of greenhouses gases [methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide] and ammonia as part of gas flux rate calculations. Results showed that carbon dioxide dominated the greenhouse gas emissions under all test conditions. Gas transfer, primarily diffusion, was facilitated by manure with high mechanical strength and high permeability. Gas emission rates reduced dramatically when moisture content increased in manure with high water holding capacity, while compaction treatments did not as strongly affect the gas emission rates. Results provide fundamental insights into management strategies for reducing gas emissions from solid dairy manure.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number117399
JournalJournal of Environmental Management
Volume332
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 15 2023

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Environmental Engineering
  • Waste Management and Disposal
  • Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

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