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TAMBOUR COMPOSTAGE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2006-03-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Farm Equipment
- Waste Management
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- rotating composter
1, record 1, English, rotating%20composter
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- rotating barrel composter 2, record 1, English, rotating%20barrel%20composter
correct
- rotating drum composter 3, record 1, English, rotating%20drum%20composter
correct
- rotary composter 4, record 1, English, rotary%20composter
correct
- drum composter 5, record 1, English, drum%20composter
correct
- barrel composter 6, record 1, English, barrel%20composter
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The company recently worked with the Alberta Research Council to design and develop a rotary drum composter, equipment that completely isolates waste material in a container and accelerates the composting process. 7, record 1, English, - rotating%20composter
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A rotating barrel composter can be made from a large drum with aeration holes punched in it, and fins inside to lift and mix the compost materials. A hinged loading door in the side allows wastes to be added gradually. Some are rolled on the ground to mix the contents; others are mounted horizontally on stands with crank attachments. 2, record 1, English, - rotating%20composter
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Matériel agricole
- Gestion des déchets
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- composteur rotatif
1, record 1, French, composteur%20rotatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- composteur à tambour rotatif 2, record 1, French, composteur%20%C3%A0%20tambour%20rotatif
correct, masculine noun
- composteur à baril rotatif 3, record 1, French, composteur%20%C3%A0%20baril%20rotatif
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La compagnie a récemment travaillé avec l'Alberta Research Council pour concevoir et mettre au point un composteur à tambour rotatif, système qui isole complètement les déchets dans un contenant et accélère le processus de compostage. 2, record 1, French, - composteur%20rotatif
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Un composteur rotatif peut être fabriqué à partir d’un gros baril muni de trous d’aération et d’ailerons intérieurs servant à soulever et à mélanger les matériaux de compostage. Une porte à charnières sur le côté permet d’ajouter les déchets progressivement. Certains barils sont roulés sur le sol pour en mélanger le contenu; d’autres sont montés debout sur une plate-forme munie d’un système de manivelles. 1, record 1, French, - composteur%20rotatif
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1994-12-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- compost finishing drawer
1, record 2, English, compost%20finishing%20drawer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- finishing drawer 1, record 2, English, finishing%20drawer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The compost finishing drawer, the second independent chamber [of the three chamber system], is immediately below the composting drum, and just above the evaporating chamber. Compost in this drawer is totally isolated from material in the Bio-drum. Although it is no longer subject to contamination from fresh waste, it should not be used on edible vegetable. While in the finishing drawer, the compost is surrounded by a stream of drying air, and absorbs the radiant heat from the evaporating chamber. It is here that composting and sanitation are completed, and the compost becomes safe to handle. The finishing drawer can be pulled out and removed by hand (no tools or screws are needed) and the sanitized compost emptied whenever it is necessary to extract more compost from the drum. 1, record 2, English, - compost%20finishing%20drawer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tiroir de finition
1, record 2, French, tiroir%20de%20finition
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tiroir de finition du compost 1, record 2, French, tiroir%20de%20finition%20du%20compost
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tiroir de finition, deuxième compartiment indépendant [du système à trois compartiments], se trouve sous le tambour de compostage et directement au-dessus de l'aire d’évaporation. Étant totalement isolé de la masse contenue dans le tambour Bio-drum, le compost dans ce tiroir ne peut être contaminé par des déchets frais. C'est dans cette zone que les procédés de décomposition et de désinfection sont complétés pour donner un compost qui peut être manipulé sans risque. Le tiroir de finition se retire manuellement(aucun outil n’ est nécessaire) et le compost inerte est retiré du tiroir chaque fois qu'il s’avère nécessaire de vidanger le «Bio-drum». 1, record 2, French, - tiroir%20de%20finition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-12-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- composting chamber
1, record 3, English, composting%20chamber
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "Sun-Mar" three chamber system... The composting chamber. "Sun-Mar" engineers found that the ideal conditions for fast, odorless composting could only be provided in a rotating drum, (we call it the Bio-drum). The Bio-drum is uniquely able to keep the compost completely oxygenated, mixed, moist and warm, and so provide perfect conditions for fast, aerobic (and therefore odorless) composting. Waste enters the composting drum through an entry port located in the top of the Bio-drum. By turning the handle on the front of the unit, the drum rotates, and the compost tumbles, (assisted by a mixing baffle) thereby thoroughly and completely oxygenating and mixing every part of the compost. The Bio-drum is fitted with a door which closes automatically to keep the waste inside as the drum rotates. After turning, a lock automatically maintains the Bio-drum in a top dead centre position ready to receive new material. To ensure that the compost cannot get saturated, a screen at the rear of the drum filters any excess liquid directly into the evaporating chamber. At the same time, by protecting the compost from direct heat, the Bio-drum keeps the compost uniformly moist. Lastly, the Bio-drum has the volume to hold the necessary mass of material to retain the natural heat developed in the core of the compost. Insulation on the outside of the drum prevents heat loss. The warm, moist, oxygen rich conditions in the Bio-drum allow the microbes to quickly break down the waste into its essential minerals. When the drum gets 2/3 full, some compost is extracted into the finishing drawer. This is done simply by pulling the drum lock, and rotating the drum backwards. Now, the drum door remains open, and compost falls into the second chamber; -the compost finishing drawer. 1, record 3, English, - composting%20chamber
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compartiment à compostage
1, record 3, French, compartiment%20%C3%A0%20compostage
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le système à trois compartiments «Sun-Mar». [...] Le compartiment à compostage. Les ingénieurs «Sun-Mar» ont découvert que les conditions idéales d’une décomposition rapide et inodore ne peuvent être assurées que dans un tambour rotatif(que nous appelons tambour «Bio-drum»), dans lequel il est possible d’oxygéner et de mélanger le compost complètement et de le maintenir humide et chaud. Les déchets entrent dans la partie supérieure du Bio-drum. En tournant la manivelle du tambour, située sur le devant du cabinet, le compost culbute(action favorisée par la plaque de mélange). Ce culbutage permet l'oxygénation et le mélange complet de la matière à composter. Le tambour est muni d’une porte qui se ferme automatiquement pour retenir les déchets pendant la rotation du tambour. Par la suite, un verrou maintient automatiquement le tambour Bio-drum en position pour accepter d’autres déchets. Pour éviter la saturation du compost, une grille est située à l'arrière du tambour qui filtre et dirige vers l'aire d’évaporation tout liquide excédentaire. En protégeant le compost contre la chaleur directe, le Bio-drum maintient également un degré uniforme d’humidité. En dernier lieu, le Bio-drum peut contenir la masse nécessaire à conserver la chaleur naturelle développée au centre du compost. L'isolation à l'extérieur du tambour évite la perte de chaleur vers l'extérieur. Quand celui-ci est rempli aux 2/3, on transfère une partie du compost dans le tiroir de finition. À cette fin, il suffit de tirer le verrou du tambour et de tourner celui-ci dans le sens inverse des aiguilles d’une montre. Maintenant, la porte du tambour reste ouverte et le compost tombe dans le tiroir de finition. 1, record 3, French, - compartiment%20%C3%A0%20compostage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1994-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Waste Management
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- composting efficiency
1, record 4, English, composting%20efficiency
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is this high speed composting efficiency, made possible by the Bio-drum, which accounts for Sun-Mar's ability to handle heavy or residential/commercial needs. 1, record 4, English, - composting%20efficiency
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des déchets
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- efficacité de compostage
1, record 4, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20de%20compostage
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
C'est cette efficacité de compostage rapide, rendue possible par le tambour Bio-drum, qui rend possible l'utilisation des produits «Sun-Mar» pour fin d’utilisation résidentielle ou commerciale. 1, record 4, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20de%20compostage
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-12-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
- Soil Improvement and Fertilizer Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- composting drum
1, record 5, English, composting%20drum
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Bio-drum 1, record 5, English, Bio%2Ddrum
trademark
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sun-Mar's insulated composting drum (we call it a Bio-drum) provides the best possible environment for aerobic microbes to thrive and dominate. This Bio-drum is uniquely able to provide a warm, moist, oxygen rich environment which allows fast, odorless, aerobic microbes to degrade the waste and toilet paper back to its basic minerals. 1, record 5, English, - composting%20drum
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
- Fumure et amélioration du sol
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tambour de compostage
1, record 5, French, tambour%20de%20compostage
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le tambour de compostage isolé des modèles Sun-Mar(que nous appelons «Bio-drum») permet le meilleur environnement possible pour le développement et l'activité de microbes aérobiques. En effet, le tambour Bio-drum crée un environnement chaud, humide et riche en oxygène favorisant la décomposition rapide et inodore par les microbes aérobiques, des déchets et du papier hygiénique en minéraux de base. 1, record 5, French, - tambour%20de%20compostage
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Bio-drum
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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