Granito

Plan in Vietnam

The Granito is a locally manufactured double-vault composting (DVC) pan.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Granito is a locally manufactured and affordable double-vault composting (DVC) pan. It is a premolded pan made out of cement with a polished surface for DVC latrine systems.

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

Vietnam

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

Plan in Vietnam and Ha Nam’s Center for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (CERWASSS2)

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

~4.30 USD

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

Other pre-moulded double and single-pans both locally-manufactured pans and alternative solutions from abroad (e.g. SaTo Pan).

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)

Low-income households where squatting and pit latrines are the norm.

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

The pre-moulded pan is locally manufactured from cement and has a polished surface.

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

Trademarked

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

This product is distributed by Plan in Vietnam as part of its DVC latrine program.

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

Unknown

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

Toilet type

Type of toilet

Toilet accessory

Evacuation method

Method of evacuation

N/A

Storage conditions

How the fecal sludge is stored

N/A

Capacity (L)

The holding volume of the containment

N/A

Time until emptying

Time until emptying is estimated to be needed

N/A

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

The Granito is an affordable, locally-manufactured DVC pan. It is an innovation by Plan in Vietnam within the Nam Ha Program Unit (NHPU) latrine program. The product is manufactured from cement and has a polished surface. The Granito is reported to have substantially improved the consistency in construction standards of the DVC latrines. Furthermore, the design is easy to clean and reduces seepage of urine into the concrete thereby reducing odours.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Top image: Uninstalled Granito pan
Bottom image: Installed Granito pan with two covered defecation holes

Source material located in the link.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer.

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

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Specified performance targets include: low-cost, locally manufactured, and easy to clean.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Following a review of the product, Plan’s Nam Ha Program Unit (NHPU) and Sanitation Consultant recommended that the Granito could be improved by increasing its length for greater comfort of the users and less likelihood of urine splashing onto the concrete floor. DVC latrines are advocated by development and government agencies because they save water, prevent groundwater pollution and recycle nutrients in human excreta.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing undertaken by Plan in Vietnam and its partners. No other third-party testing.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Users to properly use Granito and DVC latrine to avoid contact with faecal matter and urine. No other known safety hazards related to the product.

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

The Granito is an accessory to DVC latrines.

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

Cole, B., Pham Duc, P., Collett, J., 2009, A qualitative and physical investigation of a double-vault composting latrine programme in northern Vietnam“, Waterlines, 28(4), pp. 333-342

2014, Case Study 1: Vinasanres EcoSan Toilets Demonstration in Cam Duc Commune, Cam Ranh District, susana.org

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

N/A

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

Unknown

Other information

None

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Snapshot

Product description Brand name and product description

Granito is a locally manufactured and affordable double-vault composting (DVC) pan. It is a premolded pan made out of cement with a polished surface for DVC latrine systems.

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

Vietnam

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

Plan in Vietnam and Ha Nam’s Center for Rural Water Supply and Sanitation (CERWASSS2)

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

~4.30 USD

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

Other pre-moulded double and single-pans both locally-manufactured pans and alternative solutions from abroad (e.g. SaTo Pan).

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)

Low-income households where squatting and pit latrines are the norm.

Manufacturing & delivery

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

The pre-moulded pan is locally manufactured from cement and has a polished surface.

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

Trademarked

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

This product is distributed by Plan in Vietnam as part of its DVC latrine program.

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

Unknown

Performance & use

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

Toilet type

Type of toilet

Toilet accessory

Evacuation method

Method of evacuation

N/A

Storage conditions

How the fecal sludge is stored

N/A

Capacity (L)

The holding volume of the containment

N/A

Time until emptying

Time until emptying is estimated to be needed

N/A

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

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Top image: Uninstalled Granito pan
Bottom image: Installed Granito pan with two covered defecation holes

Source material located in the link.

Technical support Technical support provided by

Provided by the manufacturer.

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

N/A

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

Unknown

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Specified performance targets include: low-cost, locally manufactured, and easy to clean.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

Testing undertaken by Plan in Vietnam and its partners. No other third-party testing.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Users to properly use Granito and DVC latrine to avoid contact with faecal matter and urine. No other known safety hazards related to the product.

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

The Granito is an accessory to DVC latrines.

Research & standards

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

Cole, B., Pham Duc, P., Collett, J., 2009, A qualitative and physical investigation of a double-vault composting latrine programme in northern Vietnam“, Waterlines, 28(4), pp. 333-342

2014, Case Study 1: Vinasanres EcoSan Toilets Demonstration in Cam Duc Commune, Cam Ranh District, susana.org

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

N/A

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

Unknown

Other information

None

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