Gas Detection System for Biomass Cookstove Emissions

Authors

Jeffery Smith, Brigham Young University
Cyera Bishop, Brigham Young University
Matthew Jones, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Peruvian social and cultural behaviors, cookstoves, gas detection sensor

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Mechanical Engineering

Abstract

The purpose of this research project was to explore Peruvian social and cultural behaviors that typically prevent successful improved cookstove adoption in resource-limited settings as well as suggest ways to educate locals about the benefits of improved cookstoves. This will be done by a BYU Global Engineering Outreach (GEO) team, including ORCA recipients Cyera Bishop and Jeffery Smith, constructing a cost-effective, easy-to-use gas detection sensor system capable of measuring concentrations of harmful gases released from biomass cookstoves typically found in Peruvian communities.

Recommended Citation

Smith, Jeffery; Bishop, Cyera; and Jones, Matthew (2019) "Gas Detection System for Biomass Cookstove Emissions," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2019: Iss. 2019, Article 16.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2019/iss2019/16