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A mathematical tool for predicting thermal performance of natural draft biomass cookstoves and identification of a new operational parameter

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  • Kshirsagar, Milind P.
  • Kalamkar, Vilas R.

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The goal of the work was to develop a simple yet reliable and computationally inexpensive mathematical tool for the performance prediction of ‘rocket’ type natural draft direct combustion stoves with unshielded pot. The work included development of a novel heat and mass transfer model for natural draft biomass cookstoves and its integration with Excel® spreadsheet to develop a user-friendly mathematical tool. The results from the mathematical tool were validated against the experimental data set from literature. A new operational parameter named ‘Inlet area ratio’ was identified, and its effects on the stove performance were investigated. It was concluded that this newly identified parameter has a considerable effect on the performance of a natural draft stove, and the findings are likely to change the future cookstove modeling and design approach.

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  • Kshirsagar, Milind P. & Kalamkar, Vilas R., 2015. "A mathematical tool for predicting thermal performance of natural draft biomass cookstoves and identification of a new operational parameter," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 93(P1), pages 188-201.
  • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:93:y:2015:i:p1:p:188-201
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2015.09.015
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