Our publications
Resources produced during our past projects are accessible here.
For more than 10 years, we have capitalised documents on groundwater development, irrigation, drinking water supply and sanitation. You can find lessons learnt from the field, project reports, technical sheets, (training) manuals, videos, etc.
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Silver impregnated ceramic water filter – Flowrate versus the removal efficiency of pathogens
The silver impregnated Ceramic Water Filter is a House Water Treatment system (HWT). Water is poured into the filter and is filtered through the ceramics. Waters (rain, lake, tap etc.) are often contaminated with pathogens (bacteria, viruses and protozoa). The filtered water, greatly reduced in pathogens, drips in the receptacle and can be tapped from this receptacle by the user. In Cambodia, a 46% reduction in diarrheas diseases of users versus non-users of the filter was determined.
Feasibility Map of Manual Drilling in Ziway, Ethiopia
Feasibility map and location of manually drilled wells around Ziway, Ethiopia. All wells are located in the area of good feasibility surrounding the lakes.
Production & testing animal driven deepwell pump
Project report on an experimental study to use animal traction for a deepwell pump in Ethiopia. This report has been produced as one of the outputs of the project ‘Production and testing of an animal driven deepwell pump in Ethiopia’. This project is financed by JICA Ethiopia and executed in cooperation with the Ethiopian Water Technology Centre (EWTEC). Other outputs that have been produced in the context of this project are:
– One working prototype of the Animal driven deepwell pump installed in the vicinity of Butajira;
– A set of production drawings of the pump as installed in the field;
– A CD-ROM with photo and video material of the production, installation and testing of the pump as well as soft copies (pdf and AutoCAD 2005 and LT) of the workshop production drawings.
Smart Water Solutions – Innovative technologies
Examples of innovative, low-cost technologies for wells, pumps, storage, irrigation and water treatment. This booklet on water, gives examples of innovations such as the use of sunlight to purify water, effective low-cost water filters, low-cost drip irrigation and locally produced hand pumps that are five times cheaper than imported pumps. By using these technologies, poor rural families can double or even triple their annual income. The technologies described are a source of inspiration. This booklet is avaiable in English, French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Ceramic silver impregnated pot filters for household drinking water treatment in developing countries
The objective of this study is to provide reliable performance data under laboratory conditions for ceramic silver impregnated pot filters to help speeding-up and scaling-up their implementation by organisations worldwide.
Negotiating Technology – The role of local technicians in North – South technology transfer in North Bengal, India
MSc Thesis : The role of local technicians in North – South technology transfer in North Bengal, India
Motorized rope pumps in Senegal
This report evaluates and suggests improvements for the production of conventional rope pumps and the application of motorised rope pumps in Ziguinchor, Senegal. The document includes technical drawings and check-lists.
Technology Innovation and Promotion in Practice – Pumps, Channels and Wells
Book on reducing the fuel consumption, emissions and costs of irrigation technologies. Based on field experiences a number of interventions in India has been evaluated and innovative win-win solutions are presented.