Biochar-Zeolite Composite Gravity Filter¶
BioSand & Media Filters • Est. CapEx: Low-cost / Locally fabricated
Technical Overview¶
An enhanced appropriate-technology filter combining biochar and zeolite to target chemical contaminants, heavy metals, and ammonia that basic sand-and-charcoal systems miss. Intended for homesteaders and practitioners with access to natural mineral and biomass resources.
Key Specifications & Engineering Parameters¶
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Category | BioSand & Media Filters |
| Capital Cost | Low-cost / Locally fabricated |
| Primary Mechanism | Zeolite performs ion exchange to capture heavy metals and ammonia, while biochar’s porous pyrolyzed-carbon structure adsorbs organic pollutants and supports colonization of beneficial microbes that biodegrade certain contaminants. |
| Target Scale | Household / Village Cluster |
| Standard Lifespan | 10 - 20 Years |
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