Cookstove Construction By The Terra-ceta Method

At a glance..

As a result of the continued efforts of the Centro de Experimentacion en Tecnologia Apropiada, CETA, a novel quick and simple procedure for the "in situ" construction of monolithic earthen cookstoves has also been developed, which shall be followingly presented with the name of TEHiYl-CETA as an alternative solution to the referred problem.

The details..

"Cookstove Construction by the Terra-CETA Method" proposes an innovative solution to promote fuel conservation programs among people who use fuelwood as their primary domestic energy source. The book introduces a new method that uses special dismountable molds made from metal or lumber, which are filled with successive layers of damp earth (clayey soil) to form the stove body.

The proposed method is highly efficient because it can be built at floor level or over an elevated base made of rammed earth, adobe, masonry or other materials. Moreover, this process requires only cheap and simple materials and equipment while providing great flexibility in design.

The TERRA-CETA method has several advantages such as short construction time; simple labor required; mass production possible; strong and more durable high clay content material used; standardized production achieved along with visually appealing stoves harmonizing well with most rural households.

Finally, "Cookstove Construction by the Terra-CETA Method" provides detailed information on designing stoves based on specific applications while keeping essential requirements intact for high fuel efficiency. This approach enables interested readers to refine designs based on performance observation both in laboratory settings and actual field usage before large-scale promotion.