Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation-CREEC What Is A Good Stove Jackson Mutegeki Centre for Research in Energy and Energy Conservation-CREEC Makerere University P.O.Box 7062 Kampala Uganda

Is more convenient to use Is safe to use Reduces on fuel consumption Cooks faster Minimizes heat loss Emits less CO & smoke Is more convenient to use

Safe to use Burns: Large amounts of flames surrounding the cookpot burn hands and ignite clothes Flames exiting the fuel loading area can easily burn nearby children and adults, as well as ignite clothes Excessive cookstove handle temperatures cause improper use and lead to injuries Excessively high surface temperatures can cause injusries even with minimal contact·

The expulsion of embers from burning fuel can result in burns to the body, particularly to the eye, and may include property damage Scalds: Protrusions along the upper edges of the cooking surface create obstructions when moving heated pots from the stove and cause boiling water to be spill over

Stoves that do not maintain a stable upright orientation result in spilling boiling contents onto persons (especially children) and cause scalds Property loss: Containment of fire is important so that the fire stays within the stove Large amounts of heat transmission to surroundings can cause combustibles in the area of the cookstove to be ignited

Cuts: Sharp edges or points often result in cuts but may also cause the cookstove to tip over if clothes become entangled

Reduces on fuel consumption

Savings

Cooks faster

Reduces heat loss

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