PhD Candidate: Wojciech Mądro, MSc Eng. Arch. 
Employer: Wojciech Trykacz Concrete Products Company 
Academic Supervisor: Marta Bik-Małodzińska, DSc, Associate Professor
Scientific Discipline: Environmental Engineering, Mining and Energy

Project Title

“Development and Implementation of an Innovative Technology for Composting Biomass from Constructed Wetlands Using Precast Concrete Tanks”

Project Aim and Scope

The main aim of the project is to develop and implement an innovative technology for composting biomass generated by constructed wetland wastewater treatment systems, using specially designed precast concrete tanks. The proposed solution is intended to enable efficient biomass management through a controlled aerobic decomposition process and the production of compost with appropriate stability, maturity, and quality for its intended use.

The project will involve the development and evaluation of structural and technological solutions for precast concrete tanks designed to provide optimal conditions for the composting process. The research will focus on determining the effects of technological parameters and operating conditions on composting performance, as well as on the properties and quality of the final product.

An important component of the project will be a comprehensive assessment of biomass and compost quality, with particular emphasis on nutrient content, potential contaminants, and environmental safety. The research will also assess the suitability of the resulting compost for safe and sustainable use.

The project will be carried out in cooperation with Zakład Wyrobów Betonowych Wojciech Trykacz, enabling the practical verification of the proposed solutions and assessment of their suitability for industrial implementation. Particular emphasis will be placed on integrating innovative structural solutions for precast concrete tanks with an efficient and environmentally safe biomass composting technology.

The project is aligned with the principles of the circular economy by promoting sustainable management of residual biomass, reducing biomass treatment costs, and enabling the production of a potentially valuable end product.