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Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion: A Sanitation and Energy Recovery Technology (San Diego State University, USA)
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Re: Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion: A Sanitation and Energy Recovery Technology (San Diego State University, USA)
Dear Detlef ,
Thank you for your input. Please note that the schematic diagram attached in response to Henock’s questions has nothing to do with the ModAD process. The processes described in the schematic diagram are mainly for the US market or other developed countries.
In addition, I would like to clarify that the ModAD process is not intended for the treatment of TWAS. In the current research, we used TWAS as a representative ‘human waste’ and Chlorella vulgaris as representative algae for a proof-of-concept purpose only. Please also note that the current research involved bench-scale test in lab setting. For the next phase of the research, we plan to field test the process using actual human waste and different species of algae and/or other supplementary feedstock. We envision that the ModAD technology can be used to collect, contain, and treat waste in the same reactor, making it suitable for rural and urban communities with no sewer connections.
Thank you,
Thank you for your input. Please note that the schematic diagram attached in response to Henock’s questions has nothing to do with the ModAD process. The processes described in the schematic diagram are mainly for the US market or other developed countries.
In addition, I would like to clarify that the ModAD process is not intended for the treatment of TWAS. In the current research, we used TWAS as a representative ‘human waste’ and Chlorella vulgaris as representative algae for a proof-of-concept purpose only. Please also note that the current research involved bench-scale test in lab setting. For the next phase of the research, we plan to field test the process using actual human waste and different species of algae and/or other supplementary feedstock. We envision that the ModAD technology can be used to collect, contain, and treat waste in the same reactor, making it suitable for rural and urban communities with no sewer connections.
Thank you,
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Dear Garoma,
Thanks for clarification.
All the Best
Detlef
Thanks for clarification.
All the Best
Detlef
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Dear Dr Temesgen Garoma,
This is Abrham Abebe Balcha , from Wollega University department of Environmental science hope you remember me with Dr Temsgene. I am happy again to see your research in SuSanA forum.Hope we work together in phase II(field test) of your research project.
This is Abrham Abebe Balcha , from Wollega University department of Environmental science hope you remember me with Dr Temsgene. I am happy again to see your research in SuSanA forum.Hope we work together in phase II(field test) of your research project.
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Dear Temesgen Garoma,
Thank you for your explanantion and attachment.
Wish you best luck in the developments of your research.
Best regards, Henock
Thank you for your explanantion and attachment.
Wish you best luck in the developments of your research.
Best regards, Henock
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MSc in Sanitary Engineering
Medewerker Projects, waterschap Hollandse Delta
Postadres: Postbus 4103, 2980 GC Ridderkerk
Bezoekadres: Handelsweg 100, 2988 DC Ridderkerk
telefoon: 088 - 97 (43484)
mobile: 0620645501
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Re: Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion: A Sanitation and Energy Recovery Technology (San Diego State University, USA)
All,
The first publication from this project is now available online at www.iwaponline.com/washdev/up/default.htm . Please note that this is uncorrected proof file and the final version of the full paper will be available in few weeks. The doi for the article is:10.2166/washdev.2013.144
Thank you,
Temesgen Garoma
The first publication from this project is now available online at www.iwaponline.com/washdev/up/default.htm . Please note that this is uncorrected proof file and the final version of the full paper will be available in few weeks. The doi for the article is:10.2166/washdev.2013.144
Thank you,
Temesgen Garoma
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Dear Garoma,
At www.iwaponline.com/wst/06208/wst062081755.htm I can only find your doi:10.2166/wst.2010.458 with access to PDF via payment only.
No where found: "10.2166/washdev.2013.144"
May you advice.
Best Regards,
Detlef
At www.iwaponline.com/wst/06208/wst062081755.htm I can only find your doi:10.2166/wst.2010.458 with access to PDF via payment only.
No where found: "10.2166/washdev.2013.144"
May you advice.
Best Regards,
Detlef
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Re: Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion: A Sanitation and Energy Recovery Technology (San Diego State University, USA)
Dear Detlef,
Thank you for correcting the link.
Regarding access to the full paper, I would suggest that the forum moderator to get permission from the journal publisher so that it can be provided as an attachment.
Elisabeth,
Can you please check with IWA Publishing whether we can provided the pdf version as an attachment on this forum? The article was published in the Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development.
Thank you,
Thank you for correcting the link.
Regarding access to the full paper, I would suggest that the forum moderator to get permission from the journal publisher so that it can be provided as an attachment.
Elisabeth,
Can you please check with IWA Publishing whether we can provided the pdf version as an attachment on this forum? The article was published in the Journal of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Development.
Thank you,
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Dear Garoma,
I guess you as the Autor have tho check with IWA by your self on an open posting of YOUR PDF in open SUSANA-Forum. Probably IWA will respect Autor's wishes more them from an internet forum.
All the Best
Detlef
I guess you as the Autor have tho check with IWA by your self on an open posting of YOUR PDF in open SUSANA-Forum. Probably IWA will respect Autor's wishes more them from an internet forum.
All the Best
Detlef
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Re: Enhanced Anaerobic Digestion: A Sanitation and Energy Recovery Technology (San Diego State University, USA)
Deltef,
I will check with IWA if I could share my own copy online.
On a second check, the link you provided is not for the subject publication. It is for another article I published with IWA few years back. The correct link for the subject article is: www.iwaponline.com/washdev/up/washdev2013144.htm
Thank you,
Temesgen Garoma
I will check with IWA if I could share my own copy online.
On a second check, the link you provided is not for the subject publication. It is for another article I published with IWA few years back. The correct link for the subject article is: www.iwaponline.com/washdev/up/washdev2013144.htm
Thank you,
Temesgen Garoma
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