Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
power harvesting system, burning cookstoves, biomass
College
Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology
Department
Mechanical Engineering
Abstract
Each day more than 2 billion people cook using open fires or fires in primitive cook stoves that are fueled with biomass (wood, straw, crop waste, dung, etc…). These fires pollute homes and the environment, leading to serious health problems and contributing to global climate change. Additionally, fuel must be purchased at relatively high prices, or many hours are required to gather sufficient fuel each day. High fuel costs add in the limited financial resources, and collecting for fuel limits time available for education or other economically productive activities.
Recommended Citation
Pokharel, Suman and Jones, Dr. Matthew
(2013)
"Power Harvesting System for More Efficient, Cleaner Burning Cookstoves,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 2023.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2023