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Drawing a blank on composting method name

 
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I read about a method of composting that uses a very large pile enclosed by a circular fence.  It uses a number of PVC pipes during the build and they are removed after that pile is built.  Drip hose is used on a timer to water it daily.  The name of the method has the name of the two people that created it.  I am drawing a complete blank on what this method is called.  Anyone know what I'm talking about that may know the name?  
 
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Johnson Su Bioreactor :)  
 
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Are you thinking of Jean Pain?

He uses huge round compost heaps to heat water.
 
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Johnson Su Bioreactor, yes that is the one I thought of right off.

For folks that are not familiar with the process, here are some threads:

https://permies.com/t/175563/composting/Johnson-Su-Bioreactor

https://permies.com/t/224123/composting/Elaine-Ingham-David-Johnson

https://permies.com/t/143299/composting/worms-Johnson-Su-Bioreactor

https://permies.com/t/209258/composting/Johnson-SU-Bioreactor-worms
 
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