Tirtacupumanik (TCM)

Yayasan Tirta Indonesia Mandiri

TCM manufactures ceramic pot water purifiers, inspired from the technology introduced by Potter for Peace.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Tirta Cupumanik (TCM) are silver enhanced ceramic ‘pot’ water filters for household drinking water treatment manufactured in Indonesia based on the open source technology promoted by Potters for Peace.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Indonesia

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Manufacturer in partnership with the Ministry of Research & Technology has established a business unit responsible for marketing and distribution, individual sales.

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

20-50 USD

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Household water treatment methods and products available in local market.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 6: Clean water and sanitation

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Individuals, households

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

Locally sourced clay and risk husks are processed, mixed with water, pressed into the filter shape and fired to a ceramic state, flow rate tested to ensure product consistency and coated with silver nitrate solution. It is made of a mixture of clay and rice husk burnt about 600-800º C which in turn produces a ceramic pot through a vitrification process (changing the nature of clay to ceramic). Ceramic properties that can absorb oxygen produce fresh drinking water such as jug water.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Open source

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product through market-based sales, NGOs, other organizations and institutions.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Unknown

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The product consists of ceramic pots which have taps and lids attached. It comes in 4 different varieties based on the quality of outer body and size.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Specifications: Height: 48 cm; upper diameter: 35 cm; unit weight: ~8 kg. Flow rate 1-3.5 liters per hour.

Technical support Technical support provided by

To rejuvenate flow rate when filters clog, users scrub ceramic filtering element with a brush.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

Available locally: tap for dispensing water, safe storage container, ceramic filtering element.

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

2-3 years depending on turbidity of source water

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Performance targets: 2 log reduction in bacteria, and to some extent reduces iron and manganese content in the water.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The product has been recognised and supported by international organisations as well as government.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Filters are tested at a local accredited laboratory for physical, chemical and bacteriological characteristics.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

TCM is suitable to treat only low turbidity water which doesn’t have hazardous metals in it

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Pre-filter or settle very turbid water (>5 NTU).

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Filter materials

Filters are manufactured with clay, rice husk, silver nitrate.

Dirty water volume

9 L

Bacteria removed (logarithmic scale)

Turbidity (NTU)

99% removal for <5 NTU

Safe water storage capacity (L)

Depends on size of receptacle, ~6

Number of spigots

Filter lifespan (years)

2-3; depending on influent water quality.

Filter design capacity

~35,000 liters

Average flow rate per hour

1–3.5 liters per hour when full

Average flow rate per day

10-35 Liters, depending on pattern of use

Maintenance Schedule

How often/when should maintenance be performed?

When the filtration rate reduces it can be cleaned up with a scrub pad and water, but soap should not be used.

Chemical residual

There is a potential for silver in filtered water, below secondary guideline values of 0.1 mg/L

End of life indicator (yes/no)

Replace filter if it breaks, there are visible cracks or chips, or filtration rate does not rejuvenate to a satisfactory rate after scrubbing.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

None

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Currently household water treatment technologies are not regulated in Indonesia.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

Factory carries out quality control evaluations and water quality is tested at a local accredited laboratory.

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