Struvite Deposits in Swine Manure Handling Pipes

dc.contributor.author	Jactone Ogejo
dc.contributor.other	Jactone Ogejo
dc.coverage.spatial	Northern America::United States of America
dc.date.accessioned	2026-06-30T19:26:51Z
dc.date.issued	2010
dc.description	The images show struvite (magnesium ammonium phosphate) scale formation within 100 mm (4 in.) diameter PVC pipelines used in swine manure management systems. The pipelines transport lagoon effluent for land application. Mineral scale deposits approximately 25 mm (1 in.) thick are present along the interior pipe surfaces, with increased accumulation observed at bends and joints.
dc.identifier.uri	https://bedl.asabe.org/handle/123456789/23
dc.identifier.uri	https://doi.org/10.82482/9
dc.rights	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
dc.rights.holder	Jactone Ogejo
dc.subject	Manure pipe clogs
dc.subject	Struvite scale formation
dc.subject	Manure pipeline fouling
dc.title	Struvite Deposits in Swine Manure Handling Pipes
dc.type	Images

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Name:: StruviteBuildup_PipeSection_KeyScale.JPG
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Description:: A 100 mm (4 in.) diameter PVC pipe section with a flange and bend, showing a white buildup of struvite along the inner wall, with a set of car keys placed nearby for scale

Name:: StruviteBuildup_CrossSection_TapeMeasure.jpg
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Description:: A 100 mm (4 in.) diameter PVC pipe section with thick struvite buildup, shown with a tape measure for scale

Name:: StruviteBuildup_FlangeJoint.jpg
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Description:: Front-facing view of a 100 mm (4 in.) diameter PVC plastic flange fitting with a circular bolt pattern and threaded interior, showing white struvite deposits on the inner surface.

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