Water and sanitation
| Topic | Last Post | Posts |
|---|---|---|
|
This case study is taken from 'Rainwater Harvesting'. This water container was originally developed in Thailand but has also been used in East Africa. |
I tried several times but cannot down... posted on 6/4/12 |
1 |
|
This technology is used in places where conventional water supply systems are not provided, are too expensive, or fail to meet people's needs. |
surelly this will hep that comunity, ... posted on 16/4/12 |
2 |
|
Sand dams are a means of capturing water in arid and semi-arid regions where erratic rains are trapped in river sands. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
1 |
|
A hydram is an automatic pumping device which utilises a small fall of water to lift a fraction of the supply flow to a much greater height. |
It is a standard foot valve. Mostly n... posted on 3/2/12 |
5 |
|
Human- & Animal-Powered Water Lifters for Irrigation Recent developments in human- and animal-powered lifters have concentrated on increasing the efficiency of water lifting, combining ease of use with higher water delivery. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
2 |
|
Solar Photovoltaic Waterpumping The advantages and disadvantages of solar water pumping are outlined in this document. |
I WAS PLEASED TO READ THIS ARTICLE WH... posted on 8/11/11 |
2 |
|
This document examines the principles of wind energy conversion and looks at the types and characteristics of rotors, as well as the importance of matching rotor with pump. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
1 |
|
A sand filter designed for domestic use on an intermittent basis. |
Your website is really very informati... posted on 19/11/11 |
1 |
|
SODIS - Solar Water Disinfection This document looks at a simple way to make water safe to drink by using plastic bottles. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
3 |
|
In solar distillation, water is evaporated and then condensed as pure water. Solar stills are a simple approach to obtaining clean water. |
with gud knowledge u can undastand th... posted on 15/3/12 |
3 |
|
En la destilación solar, el agua se evapora y luego se condensa como agua pura. Los destiladores solares son un método simple para obtener agua pura. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
1 |
|
Water Supplies for Food Processing This document examines ways of ensuring that the risk of contamination in food preparation from the water supply is minimised. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
1 |
|
Water supply can be contaminated by a number of external sources before it is consumed and used by households for cooking, cleaning and drinking. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
1 |
|
Well Digging in Kassala: The Hand-Powered Percussion Drill In order to reform damaged wells and drill new wells farmers are using percussion drills ('Sibiyah' in Arabic) powered by hand instead of more expensive powered drilling equipment. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
1 |
|
A Practical Guide for Building a Simple Pit Latrine A step by step guide to the construction and use of a simple toilet. |
the one power flash latrine for how m... posted on 22/9/11 |
2 |
|
This technical brief describes a compost toilet that has proved to be most effective in water-logged areas where pit-latrines and septic tanks are inappropriate. |
If you do have problems with download... posted on 10/4/12 |
2 |
|
Ecological Sanitation: a concept Ecological sanitation ('ecosan') is the reuse of human excrement, which contains the nutrients required to fertilise land. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
5 |
|
This technical brief describes the main technology categories used for emptying on-site sanitation facilities, whilst highlighting their benefits and disadvantages. Niall Boot for Practical Action, November 2007, 10 pages. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
1 |
|
This brief follows on from Ecological Sanitation: a concept. It describes methods of managing waste faeces and urine. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
8 |
|
Types of toilet and their suitability This Technical Brief outlines different types of toilets, and highlights some advantages and disadvantages which will facilitate their planning and selection. Niall Boot for Practical Action, August 2008, 9 pages |
posted on 1/1/70 |
20 |
|
Ventilated Improved Pit Latrine The Ventilated Improved Pit Latrine is an improvement on standard pit latrines that eliminates flies and odour. |
posted on 1/1/70 |
3 |
