Practical Action Publishing

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  Manual Drilling Compendium

  Manual Drilling Compendium 2015 Technical Guidelines

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  Natural Dyeing of Textiles

  This fact sheet looks at types of textiles, equipment, dyes and mordants for home dyeing and very small-scale commercial dyeing.

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  Mud Plasters and Renders

  Mud plasters are used for houses built from mud but can also be used for buildings of stone and fired brick.

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  Mineral Processing: Milling

  This brief presents the factors to consider when choosing a grinding application and gives an overview of the equipment available.

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  Micro-Irrigation

  A guide for smallholder farmers on implementing drip irrigation project

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  Micro-Concrete Roofing Tile Production

  Small-scale concrete roofing tiles are an affordable alternative to traditional roofing materials and galvanized iron sheeting.

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  Metering and Payment Technologies for Mini-grids

  This market assessment gives an overview of the state of the electricity sector in Zimbabwe, and describes the countrys renewable energy potential and the degree to which it has been exploited. Assessments of the decentralised generation and mini-grid sectors follow, alongside an exploration of the...

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  Lime Production

  There is a long history of production and use of lime in Sri Lanka. Its main use has been as a cementing agent and as a decorative whitewash in the building industry.

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  Hydraulic Lime: An Introduction

  Hydraulic lime was an important cementitious material before the arrival of Portland cement but it is little used now, except in conservation work.

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  The Kebkabiya Plough

  This plough has been used with great success in Kebkabiya, Sudan. Here is a highly visual guide to its use.