[Schutzengel]

you MUST add other materials to the waste to aid with composting ... typically you would add lye or lime to it which also helps to raise the compost pile temperature which is important, do you plan to only compost, or are you looking to use it for biomass gas?

 

[Schutzengel]

ALL decomposition releases methane gas, it is the largest component of natural gas... a quick google search will show you how ... basicly animal manure and feces are put in an airtight container, the resulting anaerobic decomposition releases a gas that is more than half methane which can be burnt directly as fuel... it HAS to be mixed with water for this to happen, which is why I dont understand why cities havent gotten into this with municipal waste. ... but I digress.

 

[Schutzengel]

A little google time on design will help you come up with the right mix... think Mad Max... all of thier electricity cam from methane gas produced by the pig farm... while it sounds crazy it is a good alternative fuel... and the sludge that is left after decomp can be used as fertilizer... so it isnt an either/or situation.

 

[Schutzengel]

there are a few designs on youtube, just look up anaerobic biomass digesters

 

[Schutzengel]

this is a simple design walk through.

these guys are a little left of center but if it works, I am more than happy to share.