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Microbial Fuel Cells & Water Systems Guide

The document outlines four key systems: a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) for energy generation, a rainwater harvesting system for water collection, a nature-based water purification system for treating wastewater, and a community-led kiosk and sanitation facility for water distribution and hygiene. Each system includes various components designed for efficiency and accessibility. The overall goal is to promote sustainable water management and community health.

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Microbial Fuel Cells & Water Systems Guide

The document outlines four key systems: a Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC) for energy generation, a rainwater harvesting system for water collection, a nature-based water purification system for treating wastewater, and a community-led kiosk and sanitation facility for water distribution and hygiene. Each system includes various components designed for efficiency and accessibility. The overall goal is to promote sustainable water management and community health.

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1.

Microbial Fuel Cell (MFC)


A typical dual-chamber MFC consists of two main compartments, separated by an Ion Exchange
Membrane (IEM). These compartments are the anode chamber and the cathode chamber.

1. Anode Chamber
2. Cathode Chamber
3. Ion Exchange Membrane (IEM)
4. External Circuit

2. Rainwater Harvesting System


The system is designed to efficiently collect, filter, and store rainwater from the hub's building rooftops
and potentially from surrounding houses.

1. Catchment Area
2. Gutters and Downspouts
3. First-Flush Diverter
4. Coarse Filter
5. Fine Filter
6. Storage Tank
7. Overhead Tank

3. Nature-Based Water Purification System

This natural purification system consists of a constructed wetland and a bio-filter that will provide the
final stage of purification for the pre-treated wastewater from the MFC and the collected rainwater.

1. Waterproof Basin
2. Multi-layered Substrate: The basin is filled with several layers of different materials, which
perform the main filtration function. The layers are the following:

1. Coarse Gravel Layer


2. Sand Layer
3. Organic Matter Layer

3. Wetland Plants
4. Water Flow System

4. Community-Led Kiosk and Sanitation Facility

The kiosk and sanitation block, integrated into a single building at the hub, are designed for accessibility,
hygiene, and community management.

1. Central Building
2. Water Kiosk Section: A designated counter or booth within the building houses the water
distribution system. This is where purified water from the hub's storage tank is dispensed.

1) Distribution Taps and Meters


2) Water Vending Mechanism

3. Sanitation Block: A separate, connected section of the building contains the latrines.

1) Gender-Segregated Facilities
2) Handwashing Stations
3) Bio-sanitizer Digester
Wastewat
er Intake
Resource Initial
Intake Diversion
Rainwater
Intake

Electricity Surplus
Generatio Electricity
Microbial n Sales
Fuel Cell
Clean Clean Communit Metered Revenue
Partially Water y Water Water
Water Collection
Treated Nature- Output Kiosk Access
Wasterwa Storage
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Purificatio
n System Solid Bio- Fertilizer Fertilizer
Waste digester Production Sales
Output

External
Input
Communit
Sourcing
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Committee
Oversight
Environme
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Monitoring

Revenue
Reinvestm Maintenance
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