Table 2.
Fuel Type | Stove Types | Energy (MJ/kg) | Thermal efficiencyb |
---|---|---|---|
Wood | Three stone | 15.1–15.5a | 0.18–0.29 |
Traditional mud | |||
Improved vented mud | |||
Improved vented ceramic | |||
Improved metal | |||
Charcoal | Angethic | 25.7 | 0.18 |
LPG | LPG Stove | 45.8 | 0.54 |
aDepending on wood type (e.g. acacia, eucalyptus, roots).
bThermal efficiency is a combination of combustion and heat transfer efficiency.
cGalvanized iron bucket combined with mud/concrete and a grate.