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Wirtschaftliche RTM-Prozesstechnologien für die Herstellung von CFK-Motorradfelgen
(2006)Master Thesis -
Construction of a Glass Crusher and Evaluation of Waste Valorization Pathways for Cape Maclear, Malawi
(2024)In Cape Maclear, Malawi, a nonprofit organization called Sustainable Cape Maclear has been working on the development and implementation of a solid waste management strategy to address the village’s struggle with waste build-up at informal dumpsites. The desired outcome is an improved quality of life for the community and the preservation of the village’s status quo as one of the country’s major tourist destinations. To support the effort, ...Master Thesis -
Design of an HDPE bottle collection and pre-cleaning system for recycling in Blantyre, Malawi
(2024)Until today, around 3 billion people lack access to municipal solid waste collection. Espe- cially low-income countries struggle with mismanagement of plastic waste. Openly disposed plas- tic materials form a severe risk to humans, animals, and the environment. To mitigate the growing issue of improperly discarded plastic waste in Blantyre, Malawi, a pilot program is being estab- lished by the Chair of Global Health Engineering at ETH ...Master Thesis -
Effect of fruit and vegetable waste on anaerobic digestion using faecal sludge as primary feedstock
(2022)Working, basic sanitation in humanitarian settings is still a challenge that is only getting worse with increasing humanitarian migrant population and ongoing threats of war, conflicts and global warming. Robust and cost-effective solutions to prevent sickness and death due to poor human waste management are needed. A treatment line for pit latrine sludge consisting of anaerobic digestion in combination with a pasteurization of the digestate ...Master Thesis -
Future Learning Spaces - Re-Used
(2022)The master's thesis project "Future Learning Space" is embedded into the context of the contemporary learning environment at ETH Zurich. The thesis advocates for the preservation and re-use of the Huber Pavilions on ETH Campus Hönggerberg, which coincidentally were being demolished at the same time. While exploring the question “what makes a healthy learning environment?”, the diploma project tests the limits to collaborate with the ...Master Thesis -
Suitability of the Modified Bardenpho process for faecal sludge treatment in Kumasi, Ghana
(2022)The Kumasi Wastewater Treatment Plant is a recently constructed faecal sludge treatment plant located in Kumasi, Ghana. It is designed to treat 1000 m3/d of faecal sludge. It is the first plant employing the Modified Bardenpho process for faecal sludge. A mixed-method approach was used to assess the suitability of the Bardenpho process for faecal sludge treatment. The characteristics of the received faecal sludge were examined, as well ...Master Thesis -
Development of a Low-Cost Incinerator in Cape Maclear, Malawi
(2024)While waste collection and disposal are well-controlled in economically developed countries, the situation differs in low-income countries like Malawi, where open dumping and open burning of waste are prevalent practices. This thesis, along with others, aims to introduce a waste collection, recycling, and disposal system for the village of Cape Maclear. Specifically, it evaluates the feasibility and effectiveness of constructing ...Master Thesis -
Waste Characterization & Quantification & Composting - Cape Maclear, Malawi
(2024)This study examines the challenges of waste management, soil quality and food security in Cape Maclear, Malawi. Rising waste volumes, inadequate waste treatment, as well as declining soil quality and rising fertiliser prices are putting pressure on villagers, their agricultural activities and threatening food security. The research questions aim to investigate the sizen and composition of waste streams, the current disposal routes of the ...Master Thesis -
Willingness to Pay and Economic Feasibility for Waste Management in Cape Maclear, Malawi
(2024)Master Thesis