Pork is one the most popular sources of food for mankind.
Production of pork has been increasing in many parts of the world today.
At the same time however, the environmental consequences of pig farming is of increasing public concern particularly offensive odors emitted from pig manure, urine and waste water.
Deodorization Pipe presents a revolutionary new solution for offensive odors from pig farms.
Shoushuu-Kan (Deodorization Pipe)
Shoushuu-Kan means Deodorization Pipe in Japanese.
The structure of Deodorization Pipe
The transparent reinforced plastic pipes are filled with ceramic tips combined with oxidized metals (metals-oxide).
How the Deodorization Pipe works
The energy of sunlight especially ultraviolet rays produces electrons after reacting with ceramic tips.
Supplied water through Deodorization Pipe is converted to the function water from the normal water.
How normal water is converted into function water
After producing electrons, the ceramic chips replenish electrons through the resolution of water molecules.
The production of hydrogen occurs in the processed water.
This processed water (hydrogenate water) becomes “function water” which then affects and activates the normal bacterial flora in pigs’ bowel.
Thus it functions as deterrent to odor causing bacterials.
As a result, odors from pig manure are reduced tremendously.
The effects of “function water” on pigs as their drinking water.
How to install the Deodorization Pipe
The Deodorization Pipe only needs to be installed to the existing water supply pipe. (It is that simple!).
Only one Deodorization Pipe is required per 1,000 pigs.
If in the case the water supply is not sterilized, the Deodorization Pipe may get covered with algae (water bloom). Therefore, a normal water sterilization system is required in order to maintain the normal function of Deodorization Pipe.
Cleaning of Deodorization Pipe
The stains inside deodorization pipe make the works of the deodorization pipe declined.
So cleaning of pipe is required once in several months.
When you clean up deodorization pipe, catalyst chips should be taken out from the plastic pipe and put into the bowl full of water with a little bit chlorine for one night.
Then wash them by water and reset.
A pipe covered with algae
You can take out caps easily
Take out all the ceramic chips
Use Brush and wipe down algae
Pictures of Installation
The "Deodorization Pipe" has been used in more than 100 pig farms in Japan and Korea.
In Kagoshima where we are located, it is adopted also for some public works projects.
Outside of Japan, it has been sold and installed in Korea, China and Taiwan.
Kagoshima (Japan)
Miyazaki (Japan)
Fukuoka (Japan)
Kagoshima (Japan)
Kumamoto (Japan)
Kagoshima (Japan)
Kagoshima (Japan)
Nagasaki (Japan)
Kagoshima (Japan)
Saga (Japan)
Korea
Korea
Taiwan
Actual decreasing figures of odor substances and Odor index under experimental usage of Deodorization Pipe
The below inspection results were achieved by using “Triangle odor bag method” during pre-installation and post installation of the Deodorization Pipe.
The result analysis shows that odor substances decreased by 90% from 1,300 to 130 in 3 months after the installation of the Deodorization Pipe in a pig farm.
It also shows that the odor index was decreased from 31 to 21. This means that a tremendously strong odor changed to a relatively mild odor.
According to the Japanese Ministry of Environment, the odor substance (odorant) index of 1,300 means that 1,300 times of odor-free air is required until a participant in the experiment can no longer recognize the odor.
Inspected items | Odor-substances and Odor-Index |
Inspection method | Triangle odor bag method |
Inspected point | Inside a pigpen in H swine farm in Kagoshima pref. Japan |
Inspected by | Kagoshima Environment Society |
Date of Inspection | Feb 9th 2002 Pre-Installation of Deodorization Pipe |
Result of Inspection | Odor-substances 1,300 / Odor-Index 31 / pre-installation condition |
Ammonia examination results on Deodorization Pipe installed pig farms at South Korean
Following data show the transitions of ammonia at Korean pig farms, pre and post installation of Deodorization Pipe.
Detecting equipment: Gas Detector Tube (Japan Gastec Co., ltd).
Detected by Dr. Brian Choi of Seoul Trading Company.
1. J farm (Iksan-city, North Jeolla Province)
The date of the installation: February 1st 2008
Detected point | Detected in | Detected date | Examination results |
Rising pen | Center of the | Feb.2nd 2008 (just before the installation) | 22ppm |
Feb.15th 2008 (2weeks after the installation) | 12ppm | ||
Feb.29th 2008 (4weeks after the installation) | 10ppm | ||
March 15th 2008 (6weeks after the installation) | 8ppm | ||
March 27th 2008 (8weeks after the installation) | 4ppm | ||
April 25th 2008 (11 weeks after the installation) | 3ppm |
2. D farm (North Jeolla Province)
The date of the installation: April 24th 2008
Detected point | Detected in | Detected date | Examination results |
At the NO6 | Center of the | April 24th 2008 (just before the installation) | 78ppm over |
April 30th 2008 (one week after the installation) | 25ppm | ||
April 31st 2008 (8 days after the installation) | 26ppm | ||
At the NO2 | Center of the | April 24th 2008 (just before the installation) | 40ppm |
April 30th 2008 (one week after the installation) | 10ppm | ||
April 31st 2008 (8 days after the installation) | 15ppm |
3.Y farm (Iksan-city, North Jeolla Province)
The date of the installation: February 1st 2008
Detected point | Detected in | Detected date | Examination results |
Farrowing pen | Edge of the | Feb. 1st 2008(just before the installation) | 30ppm |
Feb. 29th 2008(4 weeks after the installation) | 20ppm | ||
March 15th 2008(6 weeks after the installation) | 13ppm (one line is | ||
March 27th 2008(8 weeks after the installation) | 15ppm (all 3 lines’ | ||
April 25th 2008(11 weeks after the installation) | 11ppm |
Detecting ammonia
Gas Detector Tube System
Aspirating Pump
Detector Tube
Summary of economic benefits of pig farms with Deodorization Pipe (Economical improvements)
Dr. Brian Choi
Veterinarian / Business Director
STC Seoul Trading Corp
Career
1995 Graduated from Seoul National University
1995 – 1998 Swine practitioners in Sangwon GGP Breeding Farm (sized 25,000 pigs)
1998 – 2001 Master Degree (majored in Veterinary Pathology)
1998 – 2000 Technical Sales Representative in Intervet Korea
2000 – 2002 Technical & Sales manager in Intervet Korea
2002 – 2004 Technical & Sales manager in Anison Co. Ltd
2004 – To now Business director in STC Seoul Trading Corp
Stall environment improvement and economical efficiency of livestock improvements
Bad odors and harmful gases start to disappear 1 month after installation of Deodorization Pipe.
Diarrhea, respiratory diseases and number of deaths start to decrease as soon as 3 months after installation.
The growth rate of pigs accelerate due to their comfortable, stress-free state, and productivity increases significantly with faster shipping dates and better pork grades. Just by installing “Deodorization Pipe”…
Miracles start to occur…
“Deodorization Pipe” not only gets rid of odor but even increases productivity
Direct effects of the Deodorization Pipe:
It activates movement of microorganisms in the intestine to increase feed efficiency, and innovatively reduces production or secretion of harmful gases or bad odor.
Observations after installation of the Deodorization Pipe and economical analysis:
Main observations after installation of Deodorization Pipe | Economic benefits |
1. The pig stables do not smell. | *No environmental improvement or antibacterial material cost. |
2. The farm surroundings do not smell. | *Civil problems due to smell are completely solved. |
3. The excretion on the scrapper do not smell. | *Eliminates unpleasant feeling of people working to handle excretion due to smell. |
4. The excretion handling area does not smell. | *Solves civil problems due to smell. |
5. The purification equipment does not smell. | *Civil problems due to smell are solved. |
6. Excretion does not smell. | *Scattering is possible without separately storing liquefied manure. |
7. Digestion diseases decrease largely. | *Diarrhea is reduced due to activation of microorganisms in intestine. |
8. Weight of weaning animals increase. | *Increase of flux. |
9. Respiratory diseases decrease. | *Reduction of illness, complications and deaths due to pneumonia. |
10. Shipping schedules become faster. | *Shipping date becomes 10~15 days faster. |
11. Pork grades become better when shipping. | *Additional income due to better pork grade. |
12. Pipes become cleaner after installation. | *After installation biofilm(moss, etc.) on pipes is gradually eliminated, getting rid of blockage. |
Examination of water through the Deodorization Pipe
We have detected water through Deodorization Pipe, nothing harmful materials were found.
Detected place: A nursing home in Kagoshima Detected date: Jan. 24th 2002
The Subjects for examination | Examination result | Standard value | |
1 | Common Bacteria | 1 piece/mL | 100 pieces/mL under |
2 | Colon bacilli group | Not-detected | Non-detection |
3 | Cadmium | Less than 0.001 mg/L | 0.01mg/L under |
4 | Mercury | Less than 0.00005 mg/L | 0.0005mg/L under |
5 | Selenium | Less than 0.001 mg/L | 0.01mg/L under |
6 | Lead | Less than 0.001 mg/L | 0.05mg/L under |
7 | Arsenic | Less than 0.001 mg/L | 0.01mg/L under |
8 | Chromium (VI) Compound | Less than 0.005 mg/L | 0.05mg/L under |
9 | Cyanogens | Less than 0.001 mg/L | 0.01mg/L under |
10 | Nitrate Nitrogen and Nitrite Nitrogen | 4.5 mg/L | 10mg/L under |
11 | Fluorine. | 0.08 mg/L | 0.8mg/L under |
12 | Carbon Tetrachloride | Less than 0.0002 mg/L | 0.002mg/L under |
13 | 1,2-Dichloroethane | Less than 0.0004 mg/L | 0.004mg/L under |
14 | 1,1-Dichloroethylene | Less than 0.002 mg/L | 0.02mg/L under |
15 | Dichloromethane | Less than 0.002 mg/L | 0.02mg/L under |
16 | cis-1,2-Dichloroethylene | Less than 0.004 mg/L | 0.04mg/L under |
17 | Tetrachloroethylene | Less than 0.0005 mg/L | 0.01mg/L under |
18 | 1,1,2-Trichloroethane | Less than 0.0006 mg/L | 0.006mg/L under |
19 | Trichloroethylene | Less than 0.002 mg/L | 0.03mg/L under |
20 | Benzene | Less than 0.001 mg/L | 0.01mg/L under |
21 | Chloroform | Not-detected | 0.06mg/L under |
22 | Dibromochloromethane | Not-detected | 0.1mg/L under |
23 | Bromodichloromethane | Not-detected | 0.03mg/L under |
24 | Bromoform | Not-detected | 0.09mg/L under |
25 | Trihalomethane | Not-detected | 0.1mg/L under |
26 | 1,3-Dichloropropene | Less than 0.0002 mg/L | 0.002mg/L under |
27 | Simazine | Less than 0.0003 mg/L | 0.003mg/L under |
28 | Thiuram | Less than 0.0006 mg/L | 0.006mg/L under |
29 | Thiobencarb | Less than 0.001 mg/L | 0.02mg/L under |
30 | Zinc | Less than 0.01 mg/L | 1.0mg/L under |
31 | Iron | Less than 0.03 mg/L | 0.3mg/L under |
32 | Copper | 0.02 mg/L | 1.0mg/L under |
33 | Sodium | 10.9 mg/L | 200mg/L under |
34 | Manganese | 0.012 mg/L | 0.05mg/L under |
35 | Chloride ion | 8.7 mg/L | 200mg/L under |
36 | Hardness (Calcium・Magnesium) | 54.7 mg/L | 300mg/L under |
37 | Total Dissolubed Solids | 172 mg/L | 500mg/L under |
38 | Anion Surfactant | Less than 0.02 mg/L | 0.2mg/L under |
39 | 1,1,1-Trichloroethane | Less than 0.0005 mg/L | 0.3mg/L under |
40 | Phenols | Less than 0.005 mg/L | 0.005mg/L under |
41 | Potassium Permanganate Consume | 0.6 mg/L | 10mg/L under |
42 | pH | 6.6 | 5.8~8.6 |
43 | Taste | Normal | Not abnormal |
44 | Smell | Normal | Not abnormal |
45 | Chromaticity | Less than 1 degree | 5 degree under |
46 | Turbidity | Less than 0.5 degree | 7 degree under |
Judge: Above results indicate this water is suitable to drink. |
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