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HISUGAN FINAL CHAP 1 5 For Printing
HISUGAN FINAL CHAP 1 5 For Printing
Introduction
The stove is not only benefits the users but also various stakeholders, who are active
in the value chain smokeless stoves. According to World Health Organization (2015), a
technical assessment of the stove has been conducted in laboratory to define its eco-
efficiency and low emission. Use of different, non-standard cooking vessels and various
logistic constraints, results world death from indoor air pollution due to burning solid fuels
are estimated at 1,917,000 each year. This imply that a traditional stove, in an open fire
contributes a lot of risks and damages not only on the environment but on our health as well.
Smokeless stove is innovative and different from the traditional stove because it is
easy to construct. This stove pull out the smokes produced while cooking. It saves people
who have to suffer from diseases caused by smoke. Less disease is less expenses in health.
Smokeless stove consume 50% less firewood. It saves firewood means it saves forest. Not
only this, but also saves time of collecting firewood of the people.
controlled space for wood to be burned so that it heats the area surrounding it. There are no
assembling. Maintenance is also easy because of using local materials. It saves time, health,
money of people. They can use their surplus time to other income generation activities. This
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makes them to earn extra income. Therefore, smokeless stove contributes indirectly for
Moreover, the wood stove devised by the researchers can achieve an average
efficiency of around 70 to 80% due to the lower temperature of an open fire and combustion
is less complete. In addition, this technology consume less than 50% of fuel wood compared
to the traditional working stove and can be one of the contributing factors to halt
deforestation.
The identified cooking wood stove has limitations, such as that it can only use wood
as its fuel (Sy, 2016), can only cook on what is the size of the cooktop of the stove and the
stainless steel rectangular tray, and is intended only for two cooking operations, which is an
inconvenience in terms of time. On the other hand, this machine is cost-efficient because it
only uses standard materials to assemble and is eco-friendly because it uses wood as its
main fuel, which means it does not produce more carbon dioxide than is already present in
the carbon cycle. All technologies reviewed are manually operated, so using them would be
time-consuming and require effort and skills to assemble. In view of the limitations of the
Generally, this study aimed to design and fabricate the adjustable box wrench
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2. Evaluate the operating performance of the machine as to cost-effectiveness
Evaluation
Supplies/Materials Actual
Tool/Equipment Testing Smokeless
Wood Stove
Concept/Ideas Technical
Design
Prototype
FEEDBACK
Figure 1. The Conceptual Model of the Study showing the System Approach.
developing the smokeless wood stove. The input of the study consists of the concepts,
ideas, theories and related literature and prior from the latest trend on the development of
the machine. Readings from the books, internet and other references provided clearer views
on the necessity to conduct this study. After this, planning and designing were considered
to see the real picture of the machine considering the materials, tools, and equipment needed
to supply the development of the said machine. From time to time revisions according to
the development of the machine were determine. The throughput of the study was the
fabrication, pilot testing, technical evaluation of the experts, and final evaluation of the
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machine by a group of experts based on the actual performance of the machine. After
which, the machine was subjected to evaluation in terms of cooking and boiling time in
actual testing.
evaluation and the final evaluation. The technical evaluation was applied to determine the
energy efficiency, emission control, and safe use in terms of cooking and boiling time.
Scriven (1991) states that, evaluation is the process of delineating, obtaining, and providing
The output of the project was the smokeless wood stove. The arrows show the
interaction between the various components of the conceptual model. The direction and flow
of the arrows indicate a guide for reflection for each area of conceptual model.
Definition of Terms
For clarity and precision, specific terms used in this study were given conceptual and
operational
Cooking Time. The time that something needs to cook. (Collins Dictionary, 2022)
In this study, cooking time is the time taken to cook the sample items used for
In this study, design was the planning of the machine starting from ideas, theories,
and sketches of preliminary drawings, materials, tools, equipment, assembly and methods of
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constructing the smokeless wood stove. Moreover, design also include the testing and
Evaluate. The process of delineating, obtaining, and providing useful information for
In this study, evaluate was an act of determining the effectiveness and efficiency of
the machine using technical evaluation by the panel of experts and from the industry.
Furthermore, evaluate was done through actual test using the established parameters.
and structures. The services of fabrication are needed to build the parts of a working system
In this study, fabricate was the process of making a new machine out from the prior
arts by determining their disadvantages and problems and improving them through this new
study.
Fuel. Any material that produces heat or power, usually when it is burnt. (Oxford
Dictionary, 2021)
In this study, fuel is a source of energy for cooking the sample items. Examples of
this is wood, which is the primary materials used in testing the machine and is used to
Process. A series of steps or actions that are taken in order to achieve a particular
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In this study, process is the series of actions or steps needed to complete the activity
of using the smokeless wood stove. This process involved assembling, evaluating, and
Smoke. It occurs when there is incomplete combustion (not enough oxygen to burn
the fuel completely). In complete combustion, everything is burned, producing just water
and carbon dioxide. When incomplete combustion occurs, not everything is burned. Smoke
In this study, smoke is the result of burning materials such as charcoal and wood that
Smokeless Stove. These specially designed stove has been created to reduce indoor
smoke and protect the environment as they saves on wood consumption. (Habitat for
Humanity, 2022)
In this study, a smokeless stove is the machine fabricated by the researchers. It was
assembled using standard materials, and this machine can produce less smoke compared to a
traditional stove.
Stove. A portable or fixed apparatus that burns furl or uses electricity to provide heat
as for cooking or heating). It is also a machine that generates heat for special purposes (as
for heating tools or heating air for a hot blast). (Merriam Webster, 2023)
In this study, the stove is where the researchers based their machine. By modifying
it, they want to improve the machines efficiency, save money, and make it more eco-
friendly.
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Significance of the Study
The smokeless wood stove is a machine that produces less harmful substance than a
traditional wood stove and can be an alternative cooking machine since it is cost-efficient
and utilizes only standard materials. The developed smokeless wood stove addresses the
limitations of the state-of-the-art, such as that it can only cook on what is the size of the
cooktop of the stove and the improvised steel rectangular tray used for steaming, it takes a
lot of time to cook the food compare to the traditional cooking stove, and it cannot cater to a
This study aimed to design, fabricate, and evaluate the smokeless wood stove based
on its operating performance as to cooking time to determine its efficiency and to test if the
This study was limited to the smokeless wood stove with a height of 55 inches, a
width of 25 inches, and a length of 58.5 inches. The researchers used two (2) pieces of tin
cans as a firebox and oven. For the pipe, the researchers used steel pipe with a height of 16
inches and a diameter of 4 inches. For the base of the stove, the researchers used 1 AB '18x1
angle bar. For the stovetop, the researchers uses 1 set of 9mm S.B.R. And for the stainless
steel rectangular tray for steaming, the researchers uses a bread loaf pan #1/267. The
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machine uses wood as its primary fuel. The machine was fabricated at Mandurriao, Iloilo, in
June 2023. The testing of the machine was based on the cooking process of sample items.
Chapter 2
This chapter represents the concepts, ideas, beliefs design, and methodology an
existing study it serves as a foundation and concrete evidence that reveals the probability of
Technology
Stove can be defined as the structure, in which different types of fuels are burned to
get heat energy for cooking and for other heating purposes. Stoves provides constrained area
to burn fuels. It has a closed typed construction focuses the generated heat direct to the
utensil or cooking pot and can also have heat insulation on inner surface to reduce the heat
losses. Stoves are used for cooking food and heating water. A stove is heated by burning
wood, charcoal, animal dung or agriculture waste. Nowadays, the use of stove is reducing
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day by day due to availability of petroleum fuels like kerosene, CNG, LPG, petrol, diesel,
etc.
Several sources indicate that wood is the most widely used domestic fuel. Hall et al.
(1982) reported that about half of the world’s population cooks with biomass fuel for all or
some of their meals. The wood stove is circular in section and generally consists of a
combustion chamber, a top section and a base. The hearth of the combustion chamber is
made of clay, the outside of which is lined with fiberglass and encased in a mild steel
casing. The grate or fuel bed is at the base of the combustion chamber, and it has a four
openings which serve as combustion air. A drawer is incorporated at the base to facilitate
the removal of ash which would have collected at the tray. The top of the stove consists of
the pot seat, three refractory rings of different diameters to accommodate different sizes of
pot, and a chimney. The pot seat is designed such that the pot sinks to a depth below the top-
most level of the stove. the refractory ring to be selected for use is such that has the internal
diameter equal to or closest to the external diameter of the cooking pot, thus ensuring that
there is little or no clearance between the pot and the ring. The chimney is made of mild
steel and incorporated at the periphery of the top of the stove to convey smoke and other by-
products of combustion out of the kitchen. The diameter of the combustion chamber is
smaller than the pot seat or the external diameter of the smallest pot that can be utilized on
the stove. This is to ensure that the maximum amount of heat is transferred to the base of the
pot before it proceeds to be ejected out through the chimney. The distance between the furl
bed and the pot seat is also selected to allow for enough time for the complete combustion
of the burning fuel particles before it strikes the base of the pot mounted on the pot seat.
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Figure 2. The wood burning stove
improvement works have been done on the stove design. Apart from the economic and
environmental considerations, the other main issue which motivates the various
developmental efforts of the wood stove is the health factor (Joseph et al., 1990). The
Kilakala stove, a mud stove built using locally available materials and developed at the
Sokoine University, Tanzania, has a fuel saving capacity of 30% (Crewe et al., 1990). One
of the major disadvantages of the stove was that, it did not provide sufficient illumination
(Otiti, 1991). The Kenya Ceramic Jiko (KCJ), one of the most successful urban stove
projects in the Eastern Africa region, which is disseminated throughout Kenya (Kammen &
Fayemi, 1992) is reported to have a useful heat of about 25-40% of the heat generated,
which represents a significant increase from an open fire that directs only about 5-10% of
the heat generated from the fire to the cooking pot. The Improved Vented Mud (IVM) stove,
a two-pot stove with chimney, also called the Nada Chula, developed in India has the
average thermal efficiency values across fuels that varies from 10 to 23.5% which is
comparable with the range of 10 to 19.6% reported by Pal and Joshi (1989). The version of
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IVM, made of ceramic lining with mud coating is called Improved Vented Ceramic (IVC),
has higher efficiencies for all fuels except crop residues. George (1997) found that the
thermal efficiency of the Traditional Mud (TM) stove, which is a simple U-shaped heavy
stove for a single pot made with locally available clay and coated with cow dung clay
mixture, to average 17.9%. The Angethi stove used for charcoal and char briquettes and
fabricated with galvanized iron bucket, mud or concrete, and grate, has a thermal efficiency
of 17.5%, which is comparable with that (15.3%) quoted by Wazir (1981). However, in
these various development efforts, the level of achievement of some of the objectives still
The present work, thus, seeks improvement on the existing designs by making the
following design considerations: enhancing the combustion process by providing for means
of introducing sufficient air for combustion, further reducing the amount of heat loss from
the combustion chamber by insulating with fiber glass, reducing the amount of heat loss by
radiation by a careful design of the pot seat, and reducing the level of pollution of the
kitchen environment with smoke emissions by the design of the pot seat and by
incorporating a chimney.
Classification of Stove
Primitive humans started cooking with fire nearly 2 million years ago (Wrangham,
2009). The first method of cooking has probably roasting of a fish or a bird by holding it
over an open fire. The different stages of evolution in cooking process as reported in
literature are: pre-historic cooking, ancient cooking, medieval cooking, renaissance cooking,
modern cooking and twentieth century cooking. Since pre-historic era till present days,
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human beings have continued using open fires for cooking purpose. In present days,
commonly used domestic cook stoves in different parts of the world can be broadly
classified into two groups which are the combustion cook stoves and non-combustion cook
stoves. The cook stoves in which direct combustion of solid, liquid or gaseous fuels occur
and chemical energy of fuels is converted into thermal energy, are known as combustion
cook stoves. The examples of combustion cook stoves are biomass cook stoves, gas cook
stoves, kerosene cook stoves, charcoal cook stoves and their variants. In non-combustion
cook stoves, no combustion of fuels occur but solar or electric energy is converted into
thermal energy. The examples of these cook stoves are solar cooker, electric cook stoves,
induction cook-top and their variants. With reference to the developments occurred in
biomass cook stoves over last few decades, they are mainly classified into three categories
which are the traditional cook stoves, improved cook stoves and advanced cook stoves.
Biomass cook stoves are also classified as stationary (non-metal cook stoves) and portable
(metal cook stoves), natural draft (buoyancy induced) and forced draft (fan or blower
driven). The advanced biomass cook stoves are of two types which are combustion cook
stove and a gasifier cook stove. The gasifier cook stoves are further available in four types
which are updraft, downdraft, cross draft and top lit updraft (TLUD).
Combustion Theory
temperatures of 250℃ or above, 80% of the mass of the wood evaporates as a mixture of
flammable gasses. These elements are referred to as the volatiles, and are liberated in a
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process called pyrolysis. The remaining residue consists of carbon and some minerals.
When the carbon and volatiles are sufficiently hot and well mixed with oxygen they burn
fully, leaving only water and carbon dioxide (CO2) as by-products. The minerals remain as
ash. However, in reality there is insufficient air and heat so combustion is not complete. As
a result, by-products include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon (soot) and unburned volatiles
(Khan, 1999). Carbon monoxide, coined ‘the silent killer’, is a highly toxic gas which
claims the lives of many in the developing world, and many of the unburned volatiles in
smoke are poisonous or carcinogenic, irritate lungs and eyes and have been shown that
cause serious health problems (Smith, 1998). Wood burns in much the same way as most
biomass such as dung, grass, peat and rice husk. Charcoal is a cleaner-burning fuel as the
volatiles have already been removed in the manufacturing process which involves pyrolysis,
The Firebox
The firebox is part of a stove in which fuel is placed in order to burn. Many findings
suggest that it is beneficial to have a small firebox for two reasons. Firstly, smaller volumes
of fuel burn more efficiently than large volumes. Secondly, in many circumstances, it has
been found that stove users will always fully charge the firebox before lighting (RWEDP,
1993). It is always more efficient and cleaner to have a small hot fire than a large, cooler
fire. Air can more easily reach all parts of a smaller volume of fuel to facilitate full
combustion, whereas in larger volumes there are likely to be areas which air cannot reach. It
has also been shown after extensive testing that smaller re-charges of fuel during the
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cooking process lead to more efficient operation than large re-charges (RWEDP, 1993). If
the firebox is small, only smaller re-charges are possible (Ballard-Tremeer, 1998).
Figure 4.
A fire emits heat in all directions through radiation, as well as through the
convection in rising, hot gasses. An open fire or stove with no insulation around the firebox
emits much of its heat outwards. The table below shows the heat loss characteristics for
three stove types: the three-stone fire, a metal stove, and a ceramic Jiko as used extensively
in Kenya.
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radiated to lost with flue utilised by pot
environment gasses (PHU value)
Ceramic Jiko 35% 25% 40%
(with insulation)
Metal stove 55% 25% 20%
(no insulation)
Three stone fire 65% 25% 10%
The traditional three-stone fire losses around 65% of the total heat produced by the
fire to the surrounding environment, and around 25% is lost with the flue gasses. Only 10%
is harnessed carefully. The metal stove is an example of an improved stove with a grate and
enclosing the fire, the PHU value has doubled as 10% less heat was lost to the environment.
This stone is cited here to show the contrast between it and a similar stove – the Ceramic
Jiko – which is similar in size and characteristics, but which has an insulated firebox. By
insulating the firebox, the PHU value doubles again (now four times better than the three-
stone fire) to 40%, and the heat radiated to the environment drops to 35%. This clearly
demonstrates the effectiveness of thermal insulation for redirecting heat to where it can be
utilized. This results in quicker cooking times, which means less wood need to be used for
given tasks. In addition to improving the PHU value of the stove, thermal insulation can
improve the efficiency of the combustion process. An insulated firebox helps the fire retain
heat, helping to prevent the fuel and volatiles from cooling. Complete combustion requires
high temperatures which insulation helps achieve, and complete combustion results in lower
toxic emissions.
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Thermal insulation can consist of a ceramic liner, or a cavity between two metal
sheets filled with vermiculite or just mud. It must not be too thick or it will absorb and retain
too much heat (Kammen, 1999). In addition to issues relating to fuel efficiency, an insulated
firebox is cooler to the touch on the exterior and is thus safer in the kitchen environment,
Part of the marked increase in PHU for the ceramic Jiko describe in Table 1 is also
likely to be due to the conical shape of the firebox. Making the sides of the firebox sloping
has been found to significantly improve efficiency as heat is reflected onto the pot-bottom.
Figure 5 demonstrates this effect. The three-stone fire does nothing to direct heat to the
bottom of the pot, and the upright metal sides of the traditional metal stove do equally little.
Figure 5.
new technology, specifically a tool or a machine, look for the nearest prior art. The prior art
serves as a blueprint to justify and differentiate the new one from the existing one.
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Based on the investigation’s claims and background, guides the researcher to
identify the strength and weakness of the existing one. In legal aspects, the prior arts will
guide the researcher to avoid copying the design of the existing one.
In the study of Daniel S. Henry (1988) entitled “Wood Stove with a Patent No.
4766876” in U.S. patent applications, a wood stove is described having a firebox with a
baffle mounted therein that extends forward from a rear wall terminating in a forward edge
spaced from a front wall. The wood stove gas a front opening with a door thereon that
includes a window enabling visual observation of the fire in the fuel combustion chamber.
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Figure 7. Perspective of a stove constructed according to the invention
In the study of James D. Jackson (1923) entitled “Cooking Stove with a Patent No.
1455292” in U.S. patent applications, this invention has reference to gas fired domestic
cooking stoves provided with a non-contact oven or ovens with or without a utensil heating
top and maintain a comparatively high heat efficiency with a small consumption of gas
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Figure 8. Side view of two joints of pipe
In the study of Charles A. Smith (1887) entitled “Stove Pipe with a Patent No.
369211” in U.S. patent applications, the object of this invention is to devise a construction
of joint which will be simple and economical in cost, readily packed into a small compass
for storing or shipment, easily put together without beating or riveting the seams, as the end
of one joint forming a band encompasses the end of the adjacent joint and prevents its
spreading, while the seam is so formed that the joint will not give inward.
Synthesis
Based on the literature on the tool wrench. The following was observed:
According to Hall et al. (1982), about half of the world’s population cooks with
According to Joseph et al. (1990), apart from the economic and environmental
considerations, the other main issue which motivates the various developmental efforts of
According to Otiti (1991), one of the major disadvantages of the stove was that it did
According to George (1997), the thermal efficiency of the traditional mud (TM)
stove, which is a simple U-shaped heavy stove for a single pot made with locally available
and fabricated with galvanized iron bucket, mud or concrete, and grate has a thermal
According to Khan (1999), there is insufficient air and heat so combustion is not
complete. As a result, by-products include carbon monoxide (CO), carbon (soot) and
unburned volatiles.
According to Smith (1998), carbon monoxide, coined ‘the silent killer’, is a highly
toxic gas which claims the lives of many in the developing world, and many of the unburned
volatiles in smoke are poisonous or carcinogenic, irritate the lungs and eyes and have been
Chapter 3
Methodology
This chapter describes the design criteria, the design and preparation, the testing and
processing technique, construction time frame, supplies, and materials, tools, and
equipment.
Design Criteria
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The following were the design specifications based on the standards of the industry:
A. Smokeless Stove
The smokeless stove was made mainly of steel and cement. Unlike the traditional
stove, this stove was devised to be user-friendly and eco-friendly. Most of the parts of the
stove were recyclable and cost-efficient, which means the materials needed to build it can be
found in our homes or in the local market. It has a height of 55 inches, width of 25 inches,
According to Pope et al., (2013), the design of smokeless stove involves keeping the
fire in the middle of a conical structure where it is fed through a covered opening in the
front section. The front opening should be approximately 3.5 inches high and also 6 inches
across. Furthermore, the pan or pot is then placed on the top section of the opening which
measures 6.43 inches in diameter. In addition, the top parts of the conical structure piece of
material, as well as the bottom parts, are held apart using four or five rectangular slabs
around 1 inch thick. These slabs are also spaced equally around the same diameter. They
should also have removable pieces which measures 3.5 inches x 9 inches. This piece should
B. Pipe
The exit of smoke up several feet out of the house is done through the pipe which is
4 inches in diameter. Steel material is used to make the 4 inches pipe. The hot air and smoke
which leads to conventional currents as well as the small gradient of pressure which is
created by transmitting wind currents at the top of 4 inches pipe helps in putting away the
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steady wind by using the gap placed at the bottom and also out the top of the 4 inches pipe.
Given the requirements, the researchers designed the present study in 4 inches in diameter
also, but in 16 inches long to prevent combustion gases from accumulating inside.
C. Base
the firebox is at least 450 mm (18 inches) above floor level. To be sure, the height of the
appliance’s pedestal or legs was being factored in as part of the appliance. This resulted in
platforms that were taller than they needed to be to satisfy the intent. Even with the revision,
installers will still need to check with their local authority having jurisdiction as to what
they want to see to satisfy the requirement for protection against physical damages.
The smokeless wood stove was constructed in Mandurriao, Iloilo City. The design
was an innovation based on the study of Jackson (1923). The nearest prior art presented was
realized to have some disadvantages, which was the basis for the researchers conducting a
further study specifically on the cooking time, smoke emitted, and efficiency of the stove.
The machine was made using recyclable and locally made materials available in the
vicinity of the researchers. In designing the smokeless wood stove, the researchers selected
materials that could withstand the heat and were cost-effective. The main activities involved
in assembling the machine were cementing, cutting, and welding, after which the machine
was tested in terms of its cooking time to determine the efficiency of the stove. In
determining the cooking time of the sample items, the researchers used a temperature gauge
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to know how long it takes to cook food on the prototype stove. When welding the parts of
the stove, enough space was provided by having a 180-degree angle for freedom of
Figures 9, 10, and 11 show the proposed design of a smokeless wood stove in its
three-view drawing and its pictorial drawing with labeled parts, while Figure 12 shows its
Isometric view.
TOP VIEW
Figure 9. Top View of the Smokeless Wood Stove
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FRONT VIEW
Figure 10. Front View of the Smokeless Wood Stove
BACK VIEW
Figure 11. Back View of the Smokeless Wood Stove
Pipe
Stovetop
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Oven
Firebox
Base
Figure 12. The proposed design of a Smokeless Wood Stove in Isometric View
The machine was constructed based on the blueprints designed by the researchers.
The working drawings were all hand-drawn. From the top view, front view, back view, and
isometric view. A mock-up was made to clearly see the whole picture and the components
of the machine. The mock-up was used as a reference in the fabrication of the prototype
Fabrication Procedure
The fabrication of the machine was based on the drawing approved by the
researchers. The procedures in the construction of the machine are enumerated according to
the specifications required in the fabrication of the Smokeless Wood Stove machine:
1. Selecting the materials. In this process, the researchers carefully planned and
selected the materials to be used in the machine. The materials used were AB '18x1
angle bar for the base, a tin can for the firebox and the oven, a steel pipe with a
diameter of 4 inches and a length of 16 inches, and a 9mm steel bar for the stovetop.
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2. Purchasing the materials. The materials were purchased in the locality of the
researchers. They were inspected for defects and irregularities because they were the
3. Cutting, shaping, and finishing the materials. In this process, the working drawings
were the basis for cutting, shaping, and finishing the parts of the device. With the aid
of a mock-up fabrication of the smokeless wood stove, it is not difficult for the
researchers to construct the device. Durable shaping tools and necessary equipment
were also prepared to cut and shape the objects to ensure quality in terms of the
4. Assembling the parts and other components. When all the parts were cut, shaped,
and finished, they were ready to be assembled. The assembly started with using the
bolt to place together the two tin cans for the firebox and the oven, followed by
welding the steel bar for the stovetop, then cementing. Then, welding the angle bar
for the base and placing the pipe at the back of the stove.
5. Testing the device. In this process, the device was tested according to the cooking
Technical Evaluation
After the initial testing of the machine, the machine was presented to the panels of
technology, the department college of industrial technology (MT-CIT) invited experts from
the field to evaluate the machine. The evaluations were based on the cooking time and
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efficiency of the machine. A ready-made evaluation paper prepared by the dean's office was
used to record the evaluation. An actual observation, testing, and consideration on how to
improve the machine. The process involved testing different sample items as to their
cooking time.
Instrumentation
To gather the data needed for the study, the researchers asks for a technical
evaluation form from the Department of Technology Research Center to determine the
efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the stove in terms of its operating performance, safety,
and design.
The device was prepared, set, and tested according to the cooking times of the
sample items. During the testing, the researchers were utilized to perform the process. The
process involved different types of cooking processes, such as boiling, steaming, and frying,
The device's efficiency was determined by testing each sample item in different
cooking processes. First, boil water; second, steam the fish; and third, fry the meat. In terms
of determining its cost-effectiveness, the device was evaluated in terms of its design and
During the actual test, the researchers followed industry and technical guidelines to
assess the machine. Evaluators then record their observations on the technical evaluation
form in order for the researchers to analyze the results of the evaluation.
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Date Gathering Procedure
In terms of efficiency of the machine, the researchers gathered the data: (1) from the
the revisions of the machine for further improvement, and (2) from the final evaluation
Parameters to be analyzed
stove.
Efficiency. The efficiency of the stove was determined by the different cooking
processes of the sample items, including boiling, steaming, and frying. Also, the combustion
of the fuel in the prototype stove fabricated by the researchers produces fewer harmful
the design and materials needed to fabricate the device. If the device uses only locally
The machine was evaluated by a panel of experts from Iloilo Science and
Technology University's - Main Campus. They were purposely selected to evaluate the
machine based on their expertise in mechanical technology and the fabrication of machine
parts.
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Construction Time Frame
Table 2 shows the activity that was undertaken during the construction of the
As shown in Table 2 shows the Gannt chart of activities showing the conduct of the
research study. This guided the research to achieve certain tasks as scheduled in a certain
period of time.
As shown in Table 4 is the list of tools and equipment used in the study. Each tool
Cost Analysis
Table 5 presents the cost analysis during the conduct of the research study
Table 5 shows the list of materials used in the construction of the prototype of the
machine. These were the actual materials in the development of the machine, starting from
the initial stage design until the final stage of construction. The total amount spent in the
CHAPTER 4
study.
The Technology
This machine is related to a range stove, which consists of both an oven and a
stovetop that can be used to cook food both inside the oven cavity and on the stovetop.
stove that is both cost-effective and efficient. Moreover, it wants to provide a user-friendly
The characteristic of this machine is to cook food, which relies on the application of
direct heat for the cooking process. This machine can also cater to any cooking type, which
The design of the smokeless wood stove was done in consideration of the technical
and industry standards, which are the recommendations for the design procedure and
Another embodiment found in the present study is the efficiency and cost-
effectiveness of the machine when it comes to cooking operations and design. The new
technology mentioned has surpassed the invention of James D. Jackson (1923) with Patent
No. 1455292.
Mentioned below were the objects of the present technology which may be clearly
Drawing
1 2
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Figure 17. Back View of the Smokeless Wood Stove
As shown in Figure 14, the various parts of the present technology are the stovetop
(1) , which is the top part or surface of a stove on which pans or pots can be heated; pipe (2),
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which is used for venting wood-burning stoves and takes care of the evacuation of smoke
and gas to the outside; firebox (3), which is the area behind the fireplace opening where the
fire is built and maintained and inside of it has an ash bin where it allow you to clean the
excess ash from the stove; oven (4), which is a chamber used to cater different cooking
types such as steaming, heating and baking; and the base (5), which is the platform of the
stove and where you can store the woods which is the primary fuel in using this machine.
The operation of the prototype machine devised by the researchers is simple. The
initial step is to place wood inside the firebox and then light a fire. Placed a pot or pan on
the stovetop. At the same time, you can cook in the oven, but you must control the heat
using the temperature gauge to avoid the food getting burned. The smoke will escape
through the pipe. If the food gets cooked, let the stove cool down, then clean the ash from
the combustion. Then you can keep the machine in a safe place for safekeeping.
Interpretation of Data
The technical evaluation was done at Iloilo Science and Technology University –
Main Campus on July 10, 2023, together with a panel of experts from the academe
The machine was tested based on its operating performance, safety, and design.
During the actual testing, each of the sample items was cooked in different cooking types,
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which are boiling, steaming, and frying. The researchers then used a temperature gauge,
which is the basis for controlling the heat, in order to avoid the sample items getting burned.
The evaluators then recorded their observations in the technical evaluation form.
After gathering the data, the researchers then analyzed and interpreted it by conceptualizing
the data, segmenting the data, analyzing the segments, and writing the results. The result of
Operating Performance
Evaluator 1
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. The machine operates
according to its function.
2. The machine is not harmful
to the environment.
3. The machine operates based
on the established parameters.
Table 6. Rating made by Evaluator 1 in assessing the machine's operating performance
performance. Using the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives a Very Satisfactory rating if the
machine operates according to its function, is not harmful to the environment, and operates
Evaluator 2
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. The machine operates
according to its function.
2. The machine is not harmful
to the environment.
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3. The machine operates based
on the established parameters.
Table 7. Rating made by Evaluator 2 in assessing the machine's operating performance
performance. Using the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives a Very Satisfactory rating if the
machine operates according to its function, is not harmful to the environment, and operates
Evaluator 3
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. The machine operates
according to its function.
2. The machine is not harmful
to the environment.
3. The machine operates based
on the established parameters.
Table 8. Rating made by Evaluator 3 in assessing the machine's operating performance
performance. Using the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives an Excellent rating if the machine
operates according to its function, a Satisfactory rating if the machine is not harmful to the
environment, and a Very Satisfactory rating if the machine operates based on the established
parameters.
Safety
Evaluator 1
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. Safety is observed.
2. The machine conforms to the
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industry standards.
3. Proper components/materials
are used.
4. Correct labels are visible.
Table 9. Rating made by Evaluator 1 in assessing the machine's safety
As shown in Table 9, Evaluator 1 assessed the machine based on its safety. Using
the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives a Very Satisfactory rating if safety is observed, a
Satisfactory rating if the machine conforms to industry standards, if the proper components
Evaluator 2
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. Safety is observed.
2. The machine conforms to the
industry standards.
3. Proper components/materials
are used.
4. Correct labels are visible.
Table 10. Rating made by Evaluator 2 in assessing the machine's safety
As shown in Table 10, Evaluator 2 assessed the machine based on its safety. Using
the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives a Very Satisfactory rating if safety is observed, a
Satisfactory rating if the machine conforms to industry standards, if the proper components
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Evaluator 3
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. Safety is observed.
2. The machine conforms to the
industry standards.
3. Proper components/materials
are used.
4. Correct labels are visible.
Table 11. Rating made by Evaluator 3 in assessing the machine's safety
As shown in Table 11, Evaluator 3 assessed the machine based on its safety. Using
the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives a Very Satisfactory rating if safety is observed, if the
machine conforms to industry standards, if the proper components or materials are used, and
Design
Evaluator 1
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. The machine is aesthetically
designed.
2. The machine is user friendly.
3. The machine is well-
packaged.
Table 12. Rating made by Evaluator 1 in assessing the machine's design
As shown in Table 12, Evaluator 1 assessed the machine based on its design. Using
the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives a Satisfactory rating if the machine is aesthetically
designed and well packaged, and a Very Satisfactory rating if the machine is user-friendly.
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Evaluator 2
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. The machine is aesthetically
designed.
2. The machine is user friendly.
3. The machine is well
-packaged.
Table 13. Rating made by Evaluator 2 in assessing the machine's design
As shown in Table 13, Evaluator 2 assessed the machine based on its design. Using
the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives a Very Satisfactory rating if the machine is aesthetically
Evaluator 3
Poor Fair Satisfactory Very Excellen
Satisfactory t
1. The machine is aesthetically
designed.
2. The machine is user friendly.
3. The machine is well-
packaged.
Table 14. Rating made by Evaluator 3 in assessing the machine's design
As shown in Table 14, Evaluator 3 assessed the machine based on its design. Using
the Likert Scale, the evaluator gives a Very Satisfactory rating if the machine is aesthetically
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Chapter 5
This chapter presents the summary, conclusions, and recommendations of the study.
Summary
This study aimed to design, fabricate, and evaluate the new features of the
this study wants to determine the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the stove, which can
Furthermore, this study aimed to innovate a machine that can be useful in many
ways, such as being convenient and providing us with a safer and hazard-free environment.
Moreover, the data recorded from the evaluation in terms of its operating performance,
safety, and design was then analyzed and interpreted by the researchers.
The smokeless wood stove was subjected to pilot testing to determine its
functionality before the technical evaluation. Then, a technical evaluation was conducted by
a group of professors who evaluated the machine to determine its efficiency and cost-
effectiveness in terms of operating performance, safety, and design using the technical
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evaluation form from the Department of Technology Research Center. There were no
recommendations or revisions made in the technical evaluation; therefore, the machine does
During the technical evaluation, the researchers then test their machine by cooking
the sample items in three different cooking types: boiling the water, steaming the fish, and
frying the meat, using a temperature gauge to control the heat. The evaluators then observed
the cooking process, which takes 45 minutes, and then recorded their rating using a Likert
Scale in the evaluation form. The result was then collected, and it was then analyzed and
The prior testing of the machine was conducted on June 23, 2023, at Mandurriao,
Iloilo, and the technical evaluation was conducted on July 10, 2023, at the Mechanical
1. The machine devised by the researchers consumes less than 50% of the fuel wood
compared to the traditional cooking stove and can be one of the contributing factors
to halting deforestation.
2. The machine devised by the researchers can cater to different cooking types such as
boiling, steaming, frying, baking, grilling, etc., but it cannot cater to multiple
3. The machine devised by the researchers uses wood as a primary fuel, which can have
less harmful effects on our environment than the use of natural gas.
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4. Based on the ratings of the evaluators during the technical evaluations on the
operating performance of the machine, the results show that the machine devised by
the researchers has satisfactorily passed the criteria, such as that it must operate
according to its function, is not harmful to the environment, and operates based on
5. Based on the ratings of the evaluators during the technical evaluations on the safety
of the machine, the results show that the machine devised by the researchers has
industry standards, the components or materials are properly used, and correct labels
are visible.
6. Based on the ratings of the evaluators during the technical evaluations on the design
of the machine, the results show that the machine devised by the researchers has
Conclusions
1. The machine devised by the researchers can achieve an average efficiency of around
70 to 80% due to the lower temperature of an open fire, where combustion is less
complete.
2. The machine devised by the researchers is cost-effective because it uses only locally
standard materials, which are available within the vicinity of the researchers, and
environment.
Recommendations
On the basis of the findings of this study, the following recommendations are
offered:
1. For the stove machine industry, it is recommended that the smokeless wood
2. For every household that uses a cook stove, it is recommended that the
programs.
machine in the actual cooking process and fabrication of the projects in the
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Appendices
APPENDIX A
Letter for Evaluation
Sir/Madam:
Warm greetings!
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degree in Bachelor of Industrial Technology Major in Mechanical Technology (BIT
MT).
In this connection, we would like to ask your expertise to evaluate our device
to gather data on whether it is actually smokeless by identifying its cooking time and
to evaluate the efficiency of our device in terms of its fuel and smoke emitted.
You may give your comments/suggestions and recommendation in the
progress of the said device. Rest assured that your evaluation will be treated with
utmost confidentiality.
RICHTINE HISUGAN
JAN PAUL ALIBIO
JORGE RAYMOND ESTIL
ARMAND PAUL JORE
Researchers
Noted:
ROBERT GUILLERGAN
Adviser
APPENDIX B
Research Technical Evaluation Form
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conserving our environment, and it is cost-effective because it uses only standard
materials to construct.
Instructions: Kindly check the column that corresponds to your level of satisfaction
on the technical evaluation of the device. Please also give your comments/suggestions
below.
Comments/
Suggestions:__________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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__________________________________
Signature over Printed Name of Evaluator
________________________________
Signature over Printed Name of Adviser
APPENDIX C
Results of Research Technical Evaluation
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conserving our environment, and it is cost-effective because it uses only standard
materials to construct.
Instructions: Kindly check the column that corresponds to your level of satisfaction
on the technical evaluation of the device. Please also give your comments/suggestions
below.
Comments/
Suggestions:__________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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RANDY P. DAGUMAMPAN
Signature over Printed Name of Evaluator
ROBERT GUILLERGAN
Signature over Printed Name of Adviser
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Instructions: Kindly check the column that corresponds to your level of satisfaction
on the technical evaluation of the device. Please also give your comments/suggestions
below.
Comments/
Suggestions:__________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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JOHN MARK RULLO
Signature over Printed Name of Evaluator
ROBERT GUILLERGAN
Signature over Printed Name of Adviser
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Instructions: Kindly check the column that corresponds to your level of satisfaction
on the technical evaluation of the device. Please also give your comments/suggestions
below.
Comments/
Suggestions:__________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
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Signature over Printed Name of Evaluator
ROBERT GUILLERGAN
Signature over Printed Name of Adviser
APPENDIX D
Curriculum Vitae
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Father’s Name: Riche Hisugan
Mother’s Name: Mary Christine Hisugan
Educational Attainment:
Tertiary: Iloilo Science and Technology University – Main Campus
Lapaz, Burgos St., Iloilo City
2019-2023
Secondary: Janiuay National Comprehensive High School
Barangay Damo-ong, Janiuay, Iloilo
2013-2019
Elementary: Manaolan Elementary School
Barangay Manaolan, Badiangan, Iloilo
2007-2013
Work Experiences/Trainings:
None
Curriculum Vitae
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Educational Attainment:
Tertiary: Iloilo Science and Technology University – Main Campus
Lapaz, Burgos St., Iloilo City
2019-2023
Secondary: Nicomedes R. Tubar Sr. National High School
Barangay Pase, San Dionisio, Iloilo
2013-2019
Elementary: Aglosong Elementary School
Barangay Aglosong, Concepcion, Iloilo
2007-2013
Work Experiences/Trainings:
None
Curriculum Vitae
Educational Attainment:
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Tertiary: Iloilo Science and Technology University – Main Campus
Lapaz, Burgos St., Iloilo City
2019-2023
Secondary: Igbaras National High School
Igbaras, Iloilo
2013-2019
Elementary: Mulangan Elementary School
Igbaras, Iloilo
2007-2013
Work Experiences/Trainings:
None
Curriculum Vitae
Educational Attainment:
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Tertiary: Iloilo Science and Technology University – Main Campus
Lapaz, Burgos St., Iloilo City
2019-2023
Secondary: Igbaras National High School
Igbaras, Iloilo
2013-2019
Elementary: Igbaras Central Elementary School
Igbaras, Iloilo
2007-2013
Work Experiences/Trainings:
None
APPENDIX E
Documentation
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Testing of the Machine
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Parts of the Smokeless Wood Stove
Inside of the
Oven
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Inside of the Firebox
Ashbin
68
Stovetop
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