Development of a Fuel-efficient Stove to Reduce Particulate Emissions

Authors

Geoffrey Lemon, Brigham Young University
Dr. Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University

Keywords

fuel-efficient stove, particulate emissions, respiratory disease

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

According to the World Health Organization, one of the leading causes of death in developing countries is respiratory disease, caused by inhalation of particulates from cooking stoves.¹ With this challenge in mind, our team of interdisciplinary engineering students worked for over two semesters on designing and implementing a more effective stove for the people in Matinga, Peru. With the help and feedback of faculty members and other teams within our Global Engineering Outreach class, we chose to design a modified “rocket stove.” This design was chosen to more completely combust the fuel, producing a much cleaner burning fire.

Recommended Citation

Lemon, Geoffrey and Lewis, Dr. Randy (2013) "Development of a Fuel-efficient Stove to Reduce Particulate Emissions," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1785.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1785