Updated on December 16, 2023

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Created on August 27, 2015

Montals F2-m Biogas Stove

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A single-burner biogas stove that can be powered by biogas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

Tested By
  • PUM Netherlands Senior Experts
  • The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (Ghana)
Content Partners
  1. Global Alliance for Clean Cookstoves

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Product Description

The Montals F2-m Biogas Stove is a single-burner, sheet metal stove, which can be used with both biogas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This product is manufactured by Montals Engineering located in Kumasi, Ghana. This product is discontinued.

Target SDGs

SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Market Suggested Retail Price

$55.00

Target Users (Target Impact Group)

Household, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises

Distributors / Implementing Organizations

Montals Engineering

Competitive Landscape

Direct competitors include Puxin JZZ2-A13.

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.

Product Schematics

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

Vianello, M., 2016, A Review of Cooking Systems for Humanitarian Settings, Toolkit for the Moving Energy Initiative. Energy, Environment and Resources Department.

The Council for Scientific & Industrial Research. CSIR Ghana.

SME Development, Business Advice, Sustainable Growth| PUM. n.d. www.pum.nl.

Compliance with regulations

Montals Engineering is progressing toward complying with Indian biogas regulations.

Evaluation methods

This product has been evaluated for carbon monoxide emissions (PPM), flue temperature, thermal efficiency and time to boil.

Other Information

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

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