Students are currently working on a wide range of exciting research projects. Some ongoing and completed projects are summarised below so keep an eye out for more of their final reports in the near future. We hope that this is a useful way to share the knowledge learnt and make sure that the wheel isn't reinvented everytime research is carried out in this field.

Biodiesel Plant project with engINdia - Hayley, Bath

The aim of this project is to design a biodiesel transerterification plant for a rural community in Pabal, India. The aim is to reduce the reliance on mechanical components in the design and be as locally sourced and sustainable as possible. Hayley is this summer heading out to Pabal to work with the NGO Vigyan Ashram to field test and impliment her final design.

Dissemination of Improved Cooking Stove Technology in Nepal - Nigel, Cambridge

This study stemmed from a project funded with an EWB-UK Bursary in the summer of 2007. Nigel looks at the dissemination of improved cooking stove technology in the mid-hills region of Nepal.

A Sustainability Approach to Standards for RammedEarth Construction in Bhutan - Zareen, Cambridge

Looking at how traditional practice and current technical knowledge can be used to create a code which is appropriate to the needs of the Bhutanese engineering sector. (See photo left)

Nepalese Water Management - Winnie, Imperial

Together with in depth research into current water and sanitation technologies the aim of this project is to assess the most suitable options for each individual community in the study.

Low-Cost Microbiological Water Testing - Rob, Cambridge

The aim of this project is to develop a water test that communities can use to monitor their own supplies.

Solar Powered Well Pump - Cai and Ben, Bristol

Water irrigation through the use of a rope pump has been integrated with a solar panel for power. (See photo right)

Design of a Low Cost Solar Concentrator for use in Developing Countries - Hugo, Bristol

This project looks at the use of a parabolic dish collector for powering an engine for an irrigation system.

Smokeless Stoves - Group, Sheffield

The smokeless stove project is looking at designs for the Malealea community in Lesotho. They have produced a great poster explaining their work so far!

Nigeria Delta Boat Hoist Project - Group, Bristol

This group project looks at a hoist design for lifting boats from the delta area.

CFD Modelling of Stoves in Nepal -James, Strathclyde (pdf download)

This project explores the design of smokeless stoves. (See image left).

Storage of Food in Developing Countries, Vivek, Bristol (pdf download)

Proposes a cold store for the use of agricultural produce in India.

If you want to find out more about any project or the research programme then contact the EWB-UK Research Team.