Assessing clogging of laminated hydrophobic membrane during fecal sludge drying.

ABSTRACT: A new sanitation technology has been proposed in which a laminated hydrophobic membrane contains and enhances drying of fecal sludge in a toilet, with particular focus on application to urban regions of low-income countries. The proposed technology uses a laminated hydrophobic membrane liner as an integral component of container-based sanitation systems. The focus of this study is to quantitatively evaluate the laminate's clogging after repeated use, which will affect replacement interval and might limit the laminate's application in container-based toilets. The membrane of the laminated hydrophobic membrane used in this process is hydrophobic and only allows vapor transport. Drying of water vapor using the laminated hydrophobic membrane occurs due to moderate temperature or humidity gradi

SUBMITTER: Bakhshayesh BE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5892458 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature