Research Article

Effects of Biosolids at Varying Rates on Earthworms (Eisenia fetida) and Springtails (Folsomia candida)

Table 1

Biosolid production temperatures (°C), dry matter content, and dryer type.

Biosolid 1Biosolid 2Biosolid 3Biosolid 4Biosolid 5Biosolid 6

Dryer temp.350–450350–450118–175275–325120–130Air temp
Targeted dry matter>94>94>94>94>94
Measured dry matter95.497.589.69495.182.1
Dryer typeRotating drumRotating drumThin-film evaporatorRotating drum3-stage BeltFilter-press