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Qualitative analysis of the stability of a continuous vermicomposting system

  • Enzhu Hu
  • , Hong Liu*
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

A mathematical model was established to describe ecological relationships in a continuous vermicomposting system. The distributions of organic matter, microbes and earthworms on non-dimensional specific growth rates were simulated. The range of specific growth rates were visualized utilizing three-dimensional reconstruction technology. The stability of a vermicomposting system was not influenced by the initial concentrations of microbes and earthworms, only their species. The coordinates of the stable point depended on the dilution rate and initial amount of organic matter. The method described could be help for establishing a stable continuous vermicomposting system.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)345-349
Number of pages5
JournalBioresource Technology
Volume126
DOIs
StatePublished - 2012

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Lyapunov's first method
  • Stability
  • Vermicomposting

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