MAPET System

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

WASTE

Manufacturing/Building Method

The components of the MAPET System were sourced in the Netherlands and then assembled in Tanzania.

Intellectural Property Type

Trademarked

User Provision Model

The MAPET system was purchased from a partner NGO in hopes to set locals up in small businesses removing the fecal sludge from latrines.

Distributions to Date Status

Unknown

Design Specifications

There are two pieces of the MAPET system. The piston pump with the flywheel and the 200-litre vacuum tank. Each is mounted on a pushcart.  A hose is connected to the tank and is used to suck the sludge  from the pit. When the hand pump is turned, air is sucked out of the vacuum tank and sludge is sucked up into the tank. Depending on the consistency of the sludge, the MAPET can pump up to a height of 3 m.

Technical Support

There is no technical support provided and users are expected to maintain the product on their own.

Replacement Components

This product failed due to lack of availability of replacement components.

Lifecycle

Unknown

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

The goal of the MAPET system was to provide individuals with the product and they would be able to manage their own fecal sludge removal business. The manufacturer also wanted to relieve issues associated with dependence on fossil fuels, demolition of slab, accessibility and local engagement.

Vetted Performance Status

Unknown

Safety

There were no known safety issues with this product.

Complementary Technical Systems

1. A mixing rod for stirring the waste 2. A hook for picking out waste that would block the suction hose 3. A shovel 4. A chisel and hammer for widening the squatting hole for the suction hose.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Unknown

Other Information

A report from IRC WASH that discusses the MAPET System. A report about Sludge removal that discusses the MAPET