HUMAN WASTE DISPOSAL

摘要

This invention provides a lavatory system (10) which comprises a lavatory station (12) for receiving human faecal matter, a waste collection station (18) for collecting dried faecal matter, and an endless conduit (14) for transporting faecal matter from the lavatory station (12) to the waste collection station (18). The conduit (14) is designed for installation such that part of the conduit (14), typically an upper peripheral wall, is exposed to solar radiation, to facilitate drying of faecal matter in the conduit (14). The conduit (14) has an elongated shape, when seen in plan view, so that the system (10) can be installed with the lavatory station (12) located indoors, while the majority of the conduit (14) is outdoors, for collecting solar energy. An endless conveyor (20) comprising a train of abutting ring-like scraper elements (40) is provided in the conduit (14) for transporting faeces along the conduit (14).