Alternative Fuel+Efficient Stoves Group Project for Kenya Arlum Back Frank Haung Katheryn Emma Hooven
Exploring Design in Kenya Sustainable Design
Our group wanted to introduce a basic design for a stove that is efficient, produces as little smoke as possible, and it is made out of easily accessible materials and able to be further developed by users.
research
Biomass Briquettes: a small industry with high potential
Branded Briquettes
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production
“A Key factor in efficient use of energy is the type of cooking stove� Renewable energy for a sustainable future by GVEP International
Instructions for Making Biochar
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Raise kiln off of ground with sticks
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Lower kiln from sticks and put on the top
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Put a stick in the center of the kiln, this will create a chimney
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Pack biowaste in between materials that are easily combustible, such as sawdust, dry leaves or sticks
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Allow a healthy flame to burn for ten to twenty minutes
Making Our First Briquettes
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Light kiln from the bottom
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Collect charred biowaste from kiln
Allow a healthy flame to burn for ten to twenty minutes
Crush material and add a binding agent
Use a briquette press to form briquettes
production Holey Rocket Stove model
6 in 4 in
4 in
5 in
11.5 in
4 in
TOP
FRONT SIDE 11 in
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development Issues with Heating The height of the stove makes it difficult for heat to reach the top.
development
11.5 in 10 in
3 in
4 in 6.5 in
SIDE FRONT
14.5 in
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the outcome
Our Improvements We made the height lower, sculpted a 45 degree angle to provide more wind flow, and shaped the top of the stove like a funnel.