Cooking System for a Better Kenya

Kenny Fiorentino Keli Henrickson

Joey KranickAaron Speagle

Situational Background Goals Assumptions Constraints Current cooking systems Possible solutions Proposed solution

◦ Design◦ CAD prototype◦ Specifications

Overview

System to be implemented in Rural Kenya Nyeri is the initial focus Sponsored by Shell Energy Company Aided by Children and Youth Empowerment

Center (CYEC) Subsistence farmers

Background

Design a new cooking system to implement in Nyeri Kenya◦ More fuel efficient◦ Faster cooking time◦ Culturally acceptable◦ Low cost (under 20 USD)

Goals

Concern exists towards family health Natives willing to spend more for a superior

product Food culture will not drastically change Interest in creating a new industry

Assumptions

Cost Weather/environment Transportation Technology Culture

Contraints

Subsistence farmers in Rural Kenya Low income (<$1 per day) Large families No economic escape

The Customer

Jiko woodstove (Rural Kenya) Wood gasifier stove (Rural India) Envirofit (India) Gas stove (Urban areas)

Current systems Used 3rd world Countries

Two models◦ Domestic or industrial

Difference of size◦ Domestic widely used in Nyeri and Kenya

Very inexpensive (~2-4 USD) Hand-made

Jiko

Small size Made easily Cheaper than Jiko (~0.25 USD) Hand-made

Wood Gasifier Stove

US-made Efficient burning Faster cook times Expensive (~50 USD) Durable Consistent

Envirofit

Expensive More modern Fast cooking time High energy/high heat Less than 10% have LPG

Gas Stove

Parabolic Solar Cooker Solar box cooker Rocket stove Biomass stove Wood gasifier

Top Proposed Solutions

Rating Criteria

Fueled primarily by wood or biomass Solar energy to aid efficiency System based off the Jiko

◦ Price range◦ Increased craftsmanship

Parts can be assembled locally, cheaply◦ Estimate ~8-12 USD

Solar/Biomass Stove

Insulated Fire chamber◦ Ceramic insulation

Stove top◦ Steel holders

Solar reflection panels◦ Aluminum paneling

Burner door◦ Cleaning, better efficiency

Basic Components

Stove dimensions◦ 20-24”h (top of panels)◦ 14” base diameter◦ 10” stove top◦ 9” x 5” stove door

Cost◦ Stove based on Jiko models in use

$4-6◦ Solar paneling

$4-6

Dimensions

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