Performance Evaluation of a Save 80 Wood Stove using Controlled Cooking Test Method

Authors

  • S. B. Muhammad Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
  • Kaisan Muhammad Usman National Center for Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Energy Commission of Nigeria, University of Lagos, Lagos
  • O. U. Cyprian
  • F. Sani
  • M. Abdulkadir

Keywords:

Energy Efficiency, Save 80, Controlled Cooking Test, Fuel Wood Consumption

Abstract

In this research, the performance evaluation of four selected cook stoves has been conducted. The wood stoves are: the traditional, three stone stove, the locally fabricated wood stove, the single hole improved wood stove and the save 80 energy efficient wood stove. These are respectively arranged in the ascending order of their improved technology in design and development. A weighed amount of fuel wood 2 kg was used to cook 0.55 kg of rice and total time for the cooking process was recorded. Meteorological parameters such as ambient temperature, relative humidity, solar radiation and wind speed were also considered for each test. Finally, the experiment was repeated three times, the averages of the results were taken to minimize error. It was observed that, the cooking time reduces with improved technology of the stove. Also specific fuel consumptions decrease with improved technology of the stoves. The percentage of fuel savings increases with improved technology in the stoves. The Save 80 fuel wood stove had the best thermal performance under all circumstances.Keywords: Energy Efficiency, Save 80, Controlled Cooking Test, Fuel Wood Consumption

Author Biographies

  • S. B. Muhammad, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria
    Department of PhysicsLecturer
  • Kaisan Muhammad Usman, National Center for Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Energy Commission of Nigeria, University of Lagos, Lagos
    Reseach Fellow

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Published

2014-08-29

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2014)

Section

Research Articles

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