Inspirational pilot #3

MEL: Source-separated urine nutrient recovery systems for circular urban sanitation

Compact, modular treatment units derived from MELiSSA closed-loop life-support technologies

TRL: 7-8

TRL: 6

SCALE: D

SYSTEM CONCEPT

  • Source-separated urine and artificial urine are treated locally to recover nitrogen and phosphorus, enabling circular nutrient reuse for food and oxygen production.

KEY BENEFITS

High nutrient recovery efficiency, reduced load on central wastewater treatment plants, and proven robustness.

STRATEGIC INTEGRATION

Reference case for decentralised nutrient recovery feeding SOLUCIR PFS co-creation.

SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT

Demonstrates importance of user acceptance and clear communication.

REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

Demonstrates importance of user acceptance and clear communication.

CONTACT POINT