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  1. 1. Use of Biochar Producing Cookstoves in Rural Kenya : Energy efficiency, air pollution concentrations and biochar production potential

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Siri Ranung; Jessica Ruud; [2019]
    Keywords : Biochar; improved cooking stoves; three stone open fire;

    Abstract : Household air pollution annually kills around 14 300 people in Kenya, due to the hazardous smoke of incomplete combustion coming from inefficient stoves. Exposure to this smokeleads to lethal health issues for the women and children staying in these kitchens, but the smoke also leads to a contribution to global warming. READ MORE

  3. 2. Development of a New Biomass Stove Integrated with a Stirling Engine

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Julia Kuylenstierna; Petra Näsström; [2016]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : 1.2 billion people around the world, mainly in the developing countries, live without access to electricity. To increase the living standard for this people and make socio economic development possible, supplying rural areas with electricity is crucial. In rural areas around the world 2. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluating energy efficiency and emissions of charred biomass used as a fuel for household cooking in rural Kenya

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Achour Nemer; [2015]
    Keywords : gasifier; charcoal; biochar; cooking fuel; improved cook stove;

    Abstract : In sub-Saharan Africa a large share of the energy use utilize biomass as a fuel. In some countries more than 90 percent of the energy use is biomass. This energy is primarily used for cooking, heating and drying. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Comparative Study of Social, Environmental and Economic Aspects of Paraffin and Wood Pellets Used for Cooking in Low Income Households in South Africa : A Minfor Field Study

    University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys (fms); KTH/Skolan för arkitektur och samhällsbyggnad (ABE)

    Author : Jenny Svensson; Alice Kjellson; [2015]
    Keywords : Minor Field Study MFS ; sustainability; wood pellets; paraffin; life cycle assessment; low income households; South Africa; fältstudie MFS ; hållbarhet; träpellets; paraffin; livscykelanalys; låginkomsthushåll; Sydafrika;

    Abstract : The majority of low income households in South Africa have limited access to electricity, and typically cook on stoves fuelled by paraffin. Paraffin represents a fossil fuel. It is a relatively cheap fuel in South Africa. Another fuel that can also be used for cooking is wood pellets, which is a renewable fuel. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Comparative Study of Social, Economic and Environmental Aspects of Paraffinand Wood Pellets Used for Cooking in Low Income Households in South Africa : A minor field study

    University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys (fms)

    Author : Jenny Svensson; Alice Kjellson; [2015]
    Keywords : Minor Field Study MFS ; sustainability; wood pellets; paraffin; life cycle assessment; low income households; South Africa; fältstudie MFS ; hållbarhet; träpellets; paraffin; livscykelanalys; låginkomsthushåll; Sydafrika;

    Abstract : The majority of low income households in South Africa have limited access to electricity, and typically cook on stoves fuelled by paraffin. Paraffin represents a fossil fuel. It is a relatively cheap fuel in South Africa. Another fuel that can also be used for cooking is wood pellets, which is a renewable fuel. READ MORE