Innovation Description
ProfileInnovator Mr K.R. Duraisamy hails from Erode District of Tamil Nadu. He cultivates coconut in his own farm.
PurposeMr Duraisamy observed that using charcoal in stove the energy produced by it is not utilized completely. To utilize produced energy of stove more efficiently he designed a new stove.
Technical detailsThis stove is cylindrical in shape. The height of the stove I 3.5 ft and diameter is 1.5 ft. There are 4 jacket layers in this stove. Glass wool is filled in the outermost layer. Glass wool is used for insulation purpose. Heat conduction thermal oil is fitted in next layer adjacent to glass wool layer. Water is filled in the next layer. Activated charcoal is filled in the next inner layer. 2.5 ft length and 3-inch diameter perforated burner is fitted at the centre of the stove. One control valve is fitted at the bottom of the stove for oxygen supply.
PerformanceInnovator claims, the 6000 k.cal energy is formed 1 kg activated carbon within 15 minutes from initial firing.
BenefitsThe system produce less smoke.
Suggested Reading(s):Raman, P., Ram, N. K., & Murali, J. (2014). Improved test method for evaluation of bio-mass cook-stoves. Energy, 71, 479-495.
