Cook stove Options for Rice par boiling

NewEnergy
August 2011

Cook stoves for rice parboiling

Criteria for suitability:
Large enough to accommodate a pot of volume at least 60 liters Strong enough to carry a weight of 100kg Source of fuel should be readily available and inexpensive Suitable for outdoor use Low emissions of polluting substances

Gyapa Charcoal Stove

Also called Toyola charcoal stove Ceramic lined metal charcoal stove Easily moveable, can be stored in-doors, for security and protection from the elements. Highly energy-efficient (40-50% less charcoal than traditional charcoal stove) Low emissions of polluting substances. Quick to start fire, cooks fast Stove is durable Stove is available on the local market Fuel (i.e. Charcoal) is available everywhere Price is affordable, about GHC 70 for large size Available in 4 different sizes Specifically adapted for large pots Registered on the Gold Standard as a tested and proven improved stove technology Recently won the top prize in the Ashden Awards as one of the leading green and sustainable cook stove technologies in the Africa

LPG stove

Mobile metal LPG burning stove Clean burning modern fuel. Fast cooking Capital cost is less than GHC 300 Operating cost is 10% higher than charcoal, but 27% lower than firewood. Lack of familiarity with LPG LPG is not accessible everywhere, all the time Price instability is a deterrent for adoption Recommended for commercial production where speed of cooking is of essential

Walewale Smokeless
Fixed wood burning stove High fuel wood consumption High cost of maintenance High cost of construction Fixed pots makes cleaning difficult Specialized artisan skills required for construction Low emissions of pollutants Requires a well constructed kitchen to protect from weather

CS-1
Fixed wood burning improved stove High fuel efficiency Low emissions of pollutants High cost of construction GHC 600 High artisan skills required Persistent cracks in stove walls- high maintenance cost Needs further design improvements Not recommended for further dissemination at this stage

Rocket Stove

Ceramic lined firewood burning metal stove High initial cost (GHC300)

Product not readily available on the local market, can be produced on order Very low emissions of polluting substances Slow to start fire ( takes up to 30 minutes to get fire going)

Recommendation
Gyapa/Toyola charcoal stove is robust, inexpensive, portable, durable, can be used both in-doors and outdoors, very fuel efficient, and relatively nonpolluting, readily available on the local market. Recommended for rice par boiling NewEnergy can provide training for end-users to achieve good results