Practical Action Publishing
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Technical Guidelines for Gravity Goods Ropeway
A rope based transport system for mountainous regions.
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Utilization of Cow-dung in Brickmaking
Addition of certain organic materials improves the plasticity of clay making it more workable.
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Lime Kiln Designs
Small to medium scale oil fired lime kilns.
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Mud as a Mortar
Clay is the inherent binder of soils which are used in building. Such mortars are generally used with adobe and compressed soil blocks.
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Low-Cost Waste Incinerator Overview
The low-cost waste incinerator (LCI) is a cheap and basic structure which deals with domestic waste. It consists of an inner refractory incinerator surrounded by an outer protective wall made and is made from standard cement blocks, bricks and steel. These drawings give an overview of the various co...
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Cable Selection in Small Off-grid Solar energy Installations
Ideally, voltage drop in a solar energy installation should be
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Fruit Preserves - Jams, Jellies and Marmalades
An introduction to small-scale jams, jellies and marmalades making, Known collectively as preserves.
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Civil Works Guidelines for Micro Hydropower in Nepal
A guide to look at the technical aspects including civil works guidelines of designing a micro hydro scheme in Nepal.
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Biogas Energy in Nepal
Renewable energy practices in Nepal
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Stone Arch Bridges - Chapter 2
Design of stone arch bridges.