A public lecture organised by the Community Wireless Resource Centre (CWRC) on Wednesday, 7th December 2011 was conducted by Dr. Roc Berenguer of University of Navarra, Spain. Dr. Berenguer was hosted by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and addressed the topic ‘Establishing a Wireless Communication Testbed’. Some of the key emerging issues were that it is important that CEDAT...Read More

Abstract The composting of a faeces/ash mixture and food waste in relative proportions of 1:0, 1:1 and 1:3 was studied in three successive experiments conducted in Kampala, Uganda in 216 L reactors insulated with 75 mm styrofoam or not insulated. The faeces/ash mixture alone exceeded 50°C for
12 days in insulated reactors, but did not reach or...Read More

Abstract In urine diverting toilets, urine and faeces are collected separately. The purpose is to collect the fractions in their undiluted and small volume concentrations and to recycle their nutrient content. Faeces should be treated before they are used in agriculture since they may contain enteric microorganisms, some of which may be pathogenic. In this paper, composting of...Read More