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January 28, 2024
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Updated on May 27, 2024
·Created on August 27, 2015
A single-burner biogas stove that can be powered by biogas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
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
Fuel type
Biogas
Chimney (yes/no)
No
Forced or passive
Passive
Pot type
Both
Pot capacity (L)
Unknown
Thermal efficiency (%)
High firepower: 50.25 % Simmer: 71.63 %
PM emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)
0 g/MJ
CO emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)
0.0777 g/MJ
Time to boil (min/L)
27 min/L
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
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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