Comprehensive review of models and methods used for heat recovery from composting process
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Keywords: composting, heat recovery, model and method, heat utilization, solid waste
DOI: 10.25165/j.ijabe.20171004.2292
Citation: Zhao R F, Gao W, Guo H Q. Comprehensive review of models and methods used for heat recovery from composting process. Int J Agric & Biol Eng, 2017; 10(4): 1�12.
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