Fast Catalyst for Biofuels Production
2015 - 2017 • RTI International
Purpose
To demonstrate the ability to convert fecal sludge to a biofuel, which will enhance the sanitation value chain and provide both pit-emptying and central processing facilities with feedstock options.
Activities
If this technology can be implemented in a financially sustainable model it will help lower the quantity of fecal sludge that ends up in the drinking water supply. These funds would build on the positive results from the Phase I study, looking at converting fecal waste into a fuel oil, that could be either blended into crude oil, combusted directly or further processed into a vehicle fuel (estimated at $3/gallon).
Countries of activity
Location of main activity
Objectives
To demonstrate the ability to convert fecal sludge to a biofuel, which will enhance the sanitation value chain and provide both pit-emptying and central processing facilities with feedstock options.
Filter tags
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Energy: fuel (liquid or solid) Faeces or faecal sludge Fundamental research and engineering Global Product design and engineering Resource recovery Treatment of faecal sludge University, education or research institution
Links
RTI International
Research Triangle Park
United States
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