Aeration

Aeration is an important part of maintaining a productive heap, without enough air the heap turns predominantly into an anaerobic process rather than aerobic.

Organic Gardening: Compost 2007

The first I have mentioned already, Aeration, the Second Element is Nitrogen.

Organic Gardening: Compost 2007

“Breathing” and Aeration Wines can sometimes be improved just before serving by a period of aeration or “breathing.”

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

“Breathing” and Aeration Wines can sometimes be improved just before serving by a period of aeration or “breathing.”

On Food and Cooking, The Science and Lore of the Kitchen Harold McGee 2004

Aeration by mechanical agitation: There are many different types of aerators (fountain aerator, paddlewheel, and Venturi system) and each has strong and weak points.

1. Pumping 1998

Aeration by pulsed air: A blower generates air at relatively low pressure through pipes to air stones or other diffusers.

1. Pumping 1998

Aeration is achieved through the natural movement of air into the compost heap, by turning the material over regularly.

Chapter 4 1993

Aeration - An adequate supply of air to all parts of a compost heap is essential in order to supply oxygen for the organisms and to flush out the carbon dioxide produced.

Chapter 4 1993

Aeration and water-holding capacity are increased on clay and sandy soils, respectively.

Chapter 6 1993

Aeration is practiced to add oxygen from the atmosphere to water and to liberate undesirable gases such as carbon dioxide or hydrogen sulphide.

8. Water treatment 1992