Montals F2-m Biogas Stove

Market Suggested Retail Price

$55.00

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Montals Engineering

Manufacturing/Building Method

This product is mass produced in Kumasi, Ghana by Montals Engineering. Approximately 1,000 stoves are manufactured monthly.

Intellectural Property Type

Trade Secret

User Provision Model

Users can obtain the product through Montals Engineering.

Distributions to Date Status

As of June 2016, over 2,000,000 stoves have been distributed. The 2 million stoves distributed reflect stove sales to users intending on utilizing only LPG, only biogas or both biogas and LPG as fuel. ^{Interview with representative}

Design Specifications

The dimensions of the stove are 560 mm x 560 mm x 360 mm with a weight of 10.1 kg. Assembly can be done locally, requiring only a spanner and screw driver after initial manufacturing in Ghana.

Technical Support

Technical support provided by the manufacturer, Montals Engineering.

Replacement Components

The burner within the stove body requires replacing over the lifetime of the stove. ^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle

This product has a warranty of 6 months and a lifetime of 4 years. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer Specified Performance Parameters

Designer specified performance targets include the reduction of carbon monoxide emissions (PPM) and high thermal efficiency.

Vetted Performance Status

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana verified the following: thermal efficiency, emissions (including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter), energy consumption rate, and firepower.

Safety

Be sure to use a flame arrestor to prevent upstream flame propagation.

Complementary Technical Systems

Montals Engineering's product line also includes the Munt G1 three burner biogas stove and a two burner biogas stove. Other technical systems to be used with the stove include varying types of biodigesters and scrubbing systems.

Academic Research and References

Compliance with regulations

Montals Engineering is progressing toward complying with Indian biogas regulations.

Other Information

Montals Engineering manufacturers stoves for both LPG and biogas. Montals biogas stoves are also compatible with LPG if needed.