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Design and construction of household ventilated improved pit latrines: gaps between conventional technical guidelines and construction practices in Cape Coast, Ghana

Obeng, Peter Appiah; Obeng, Panin Asirifua; Awere, Eric (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

This study was conducted to identify the gaps that exist between ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine construction practices in Cape Coast, Ghana, and conventional technical guidelines, and to assess how any non-compliance ...
Optimising ventilation to control odour in the ventilated improved pit latrine

Obeng, Peter A.; Oduro‑Kwarteng, Sampson; Keraita, Bernard; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C.; Awuah, Esi; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2018)

The rate of ventilation through the vent pipe of a ventilated improved pit latrine is the main technical factor that determines its efficiency in odour control aside the maintenance and cleaning practices of the users. ...
Redesigning the ventilated improved pit latrine for use in built-up low-income settings

Obeng, Peter A.; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Keraita, Bernard; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C.; Awuah, Esi; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2019)

The ventilated improved pit (VIP) latrine has the potential to address the challenge of access to improved sanitation in built-up low-income settings. However, its conventional technical design fails to address the needs ...

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