Fuel Efficient Stove Final Report: Free Sample Report To Follow

Cooking in Mayukkwayukwa has predominantly been done using stoves that are not energy efficient; therefore, the residents end up consuming a lot of firewood and charcoal in the cooking process. As a result of the collection of large volumes of firewood around the settlement area, the region is becoming deforested as more trees are cut for firewood and charcoal production. This has led to a shortage of fuel for cooking. Gathering firewood is generally women’s work, and they have to gamble with life-threatening risks such as forest and rape attacks during the firewood search process. At times, these women have to travel long distances in search of firewood or dig up tree roots eliminating entirely any chances left for a tree to grow again after the roots have been removed. In solving the challenge presented, the most practical action is calling for the adoption of fuel-efficient woodstoves that are easy to use and affordable to the locals. The fuel-efficient stoves use smaller amounts of energy as compared to other ordinary stoves. They also reduce the smoke produced thus they are environmental friendly.
The stove is easy to construct, as the locals will use the readily available clay soil, therefore, it is cost effective. Cooking will be done on two low masses spaces where the pots will be placed. The stove will also have a short insulated chimney. A firewood opening on the front side of the pot “fireplace” will be used to put small pieces of dry wood. This design will ensure that heat goes into the cooking pots, not into the stove. The chimney will help in expelling unwanted smoke while the airtight stovetops will ensure that no heat will be lost to the surrounding. The fuel-efficient stove design is further illustrated in the diagrams below.