Lanka Shakthi biomass wood gas stove ( Natural Draft)

Dimensions 350x350x525 mm Total weight 8 kg Fuel consumption 600g per batch Cylinder capacity 600g Fuel Fire wood chips Dry wood chips are used as fuel while using other type of biomass such as small pieces of coconut shells, as alternatives. Specifications of the stove are as follows. 01. Capacity of cooking pan - Sufficient for 5 member family 02. Type of fuel - Dry wood chips, nut shells etc. 03. Average size of wood chips – 1”x1”x1” 04. Capacity of combustion chamber – 600 g/batch 05. Operating time/batch - 50 min 06. Portability - Portable Location and environment : Stove unit should be placed in well ventilated location. Specification of the fuel. Type of fuel : Fire wood chips, saw dust pellets, small pieces of coconut shells Size of fuel : i. Firewood pieces of nearly ¾”x3/4”x 1” size ii. Coconut shell pieces of nearly 1”x1” size Quality : For better results, it is important that the above fuels to be well dried and uniform in size. Preparation before operation; i. Place the stove on a levelled location ii. Remove the ash residues of previous burning. Starting the stove; i. Charge firewood pieces / chips/coconut shell pieces etc. to the perforated combustion cylinder, up to its top level. ii. Smear a small quantity of kerosene oil or any other combustible oil to the top of firewood to cover full cross section. iii. Ignite the woods from the top, using matches. iv. Place pot stand and then cooking pot.