Innovation Catalogue National Innovation Foundation
Compost Aerator
Innovators: Mr. Gurmel Singh Dhonshi IPR Status: Under consideration PIC: Recieved
Incubation Assistance National Innovation Foundation (NIF)
(A body supported by Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and IIM, Ahmedabad) www.nifindia.org 
Description Category:Agriculture machinery and farm implement

The present innovation relates to a compost aerator machine which can efficiently turn, mix, aerate and humidify the waste, preferably a bio-waste, to it’s readily conversion into a compost useful as rich manure in agriculture fields.

Feature:
Compost Aerator
Performance parameters
Functionality

Works as an attachment to the conventional tractor. The Rotor is made for heavy duty work

Efficiency Paddles provide a blending and mixing action. The machine can prepare 65 to 85 troli of compost per hour.
Price/ cost /bill of materials (in USD)
Bench marking (technical and market)

Some other similar variants are available in foreign market both in category of manual and automated machinery but none is found so far in Indian market. The product is useful for developing countries where price is a main constraint.

Technical Specifications Dimensions

Rotor Size: 8” to 12”

Motor Power
Weight
Materials Used

Hydraulic jack, Crown and pinion gear box, Water tank 15000lt., carbon steel blades

Any other
Opportunities

• Large Bio-waste treatment Plants.
• Compost fertilizers manufacturing units.
• Sugar cane mills for making compost from raw material.

Technology Status Prototype Development
Validation
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