(JP3099269-B2)      NOVELTY - The composting apparatus (M) consists of stirrer (1) equipped with a stir tank and a stir vane. A heater (2) heats the stir tank and a vacuum pump (3) reduces the internal pressure of stir tank. A liquefier (4) liquefies the vapor (sucked by the vacuum pump) present in the hollow position of the tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for composting of organic waste which involves depressurizing and lowering the boiling point in the stir tank, therefore the activity of microorganisms is maintained to carry out fermentation of organic waste.    USE -   For composting organic waste using microorganism.    ADVANTAGE -   The temperature inside the stir tank does not increase, therefore the deterioration of tank by heat is prevented, and durability of stir tank is improved. The stir vane of the apparatus enables effective and quick heating. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the composting apparatus. (1) Stirrer; (2) Heater; (3) Vacuum pump; (4) Liquefier; (M) Composting apparatus. (RA)    (JP2001039787-A)      NOVELTY - The composting apparatus (M) consists of stirrer (1) equipped with a stir tank and a stir vane. A heater (2) heats the stir tank and a vacuum pump (3) reduces the internal pressure of stir tank. A liquefier (4) liquefies the vapor (sucked by the vacuum pump) present in the hollow position of the tank. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for composting of organic waste which involves depressurizing and lowering the boiling point in the stir tank, therefore the activity of microorganisms is maintained to carry out fermentation of organic waste.    USE -   For composting organic waste using microorganism.    ADVANTAGE -   The temperature inside the stir tank does not increase, therefore the deterioration of tank by heat is prevented, and durability of stir tank is improved. The stir vane of the apparatus enables effective and quick heating. DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the composting apparatus. (1) Stirrer; (2) Heater; (3) Vacuum pump; (4) Liquefier; (M) Composting apparatus. (RA)