Decentralized next generation sanitation for diarrheal pathogens: Windmill-driven ATAD (Autothermal, thermophilic aerobic digester) for increased pathogen removal
2010 - 2012 • Southern Illinois University
Purpose
To test an air-pumping windmill sanitation system using normal, existing flush toilets in actual variable weather conditions for its ability to raise and maintain temperatures in an insulated container for wet composting.
Activities
The goal of this project is to test an air-pumping windmill sanitation system using normal, existing flush toilets in actual variable weather conditions for its ability to raise and maintain temperatures in an insulated container for the removal of pathogens in human waste.
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Objectives
- Develop a community sanitation system where pathogens are completely removed and having no outside power, water, chemicals, very low maintenance, flushing with pathogen free recycled reactor product, also ideal for irrigation, environ-compliance and only useful products generated.
- Establish that reactor temperatures are stable for at least 5 days when the wind is calm.
- Demonstrate that deep pathogen removal occurs at a high percentage of time at correct temperatures and time.
- Determine weather profiles.
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Fundamental research and engineering Global North America Product design and engineering Treatment of wastewater or greywater University, education or research institution
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