Author: Robert Stumberger

Dr. Michael Marsolek of Seattle University spent a month in Kathmandu meeting with Kathmandu University to set up a program to conduct lab/bench tests with samples of human waste from Everest base camp.

Testing may take up to 2 years and will confirm the performance modeling done in 2011.

More important the testing will deepen the collaboration between the Seattle team and the people of Nepal and will help develop a network of technical support for the project once implemented.

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One of the final technical design hurdles is the design of the structure over the biogas digester to maintain an acceptable atmospheric environment and provide storage and work space for the operators of the system.

The Seattle chapter of Architects without Borders (AWB) has volunteered their member’s time and talent to this design. Initial design concepts are attached.

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