A simple, energy neutral self-contained sanitation technology relying on anaerobic digestion and heat pasteurization of the treated effluent.
The overall objective of our project is to develop and demonstrate the proof of concept a novel self-contained and energy neutral sanitation technology that relies on anaerobic digestion of the wastes to generate biogas and utilization of the biogas thus produced to heat-sterilize the treated effluent. The system utilizes simple and reliable equipment so that it does not require a skilled operator or any special maintenance regime.
The project has been divided in two main parts:
a) The anaerobic reactor (lab scale): design and performance
b) The heat sterilization system (full-scale or near full-scale): design, construction and proof of concept to heat-sterilize the treated sewage effluent
Research or implementation partners: Chepkoilel University, Eldoret, Kenya
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Biogas systems East Asia & Pacific Fundamental research and engineering Global Product design and engineering Renewable energies and climate change Resource recovery Sub-Saharan Africa Treatment of wastewater or greywater University, education or research institution
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