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Browsing COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL & NATURAL SCIENCES by Author "Awuah, Esi"

Browsing COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL & NATURAL SCIENCES by Author "Awuah, Esi"

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  • Cost-benefit analysis of fecal sludge treatment interventions in Ghana 
    Awuah, Esi; Issahaku, Ahmed; Osei-Marfo, Martha; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Aziatsi, Micheal Addo; Wong, Brad (University of Cape Coast, 2020)
    This paper provides an overview of excreta management processes across Ghana, both currently and from a historical perspective. We also conduct a cost-benefit analysis of several faecal sludge treatment technologies that ...
  • Dynamics of household heads’ intentions to adopt biogas technology in Ghana 
    Osei-Marfo, Martha; de Vries, Nanne; Awuah, Esi (University of Cape Coast, 2020-03-07)
    Evidence abounds that biogas technology has enormous health and environmental benefits, including improvement of community livelihood and health, sanitation, sustainable energy and reduced emissions. In spite of these ...
  • Measurement of odour in on-site sanitation systems in low-income settings 
    Obeng, Peter Appiah; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Keraita, Bernard; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C; Awuah, Esi; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2016-01-22)
    The objective assessment of the level of odour in on-site sanitation systems is required when evaluating emerging technology options and maintenance practices. The purpose of this study was to measure the concentrations ...
  • On-Site Sanitation Systems for Low-Income Countries: Technical Guidelines for Groundwater Pollution and Nuisance Control 
    Obeng, Peter Appiah; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Keraita, Bernard; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C.; Awuah, Esi; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2016)
    On-site sanitation systems, the commonest sanitation technologies in low-income countries, are central to the elimination of open defecation in such countries. Nevertheless, their selection and application in the physical ...
  • 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 ...
  • Usage and barriers to use of latrines in a Ghanaian Peri-Urban community 
    Obeng, Peter A.; Keraita, Bernard; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Bregnhøj, Henrik; Abaidoo, Robert C.; Awuah, Esi; Konradsen, Flemming (University of Cape Coast, 2015-02-11)
    Regular usage of latrines is crucial to public health. This study was conducted in a Ghanaian peri-urban setting to understand the factors that influence the usage of household and communal latrines and to discuss potential ...
  • The use of natural system for the treatment of greywater: A case study of Kpeshie Lagoon, Accra, Ghana 
    Ansah, Martha; Awuah, Esi; Oduro-Kwarteng, Sampson; Ackerson, Nana O.B. (University of Cape Coast, 2011)
    Handling of wastewater (greywater and blackwater) in urban areas is a big problem. The La Sub Metro in Ghana is no exception. Due to lack of wastewater treatment facilities, almost all the wastewater in the Sub Metro is ...

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