African Journal of
Environmental Science and Technology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Environ. Sci. Technol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0786
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJEST
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 1129

Review

A simple anaerobic system for onsite treatment of domestic wastewater

Lohani S. P.
  • Lohani S. P.
  • Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal, Department of Environment Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal POST BOX: 6250, Nepal.
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Chhetri A.
  • Chhetri A.
  • Department of Environment Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal POST BOX: 6250, Nepal.
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Khanal S. N.
  • Khanal S. N.
  • Department of Environment Science and Engineering, Kathmandu University, Nepal POST BOX: 6250, Nepal.
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  •  Received: 15 December 2014
  •  Accepted: 06 March 2015
  •  Published: 30 April 2015

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