Effect of thermal shock on the grates of improved charcoal cook-stoves made from different materials
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Date
2021
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Energy for Sustainable Development
Abstract
From the current literature on cook stoves, it remains unclear on which is the best temper and the alternative
soils that can be used in the production of charcoal cook-stoves that are resistant to thermal shock. To this end,
a study was conducted to determine which soil type and mixing ratio that can produce the highest thermal
shock resistance when used as grates. The grates made of clay, red and anthill soils each mixed with shale rock
in ratios of 1:0; 1:1; and 3:1 were compared. The grates were fired and then heated in a furnace set at 400 °C
for 1 h and subjected to two cooling treatments; rapid cooling by quenching inwater and cooling at ambient temperatures,
for seven subsequent cycles after being heated. The shock resistance for all the grates made from different
soil types and different mix ratios was measured based on crack initiation and propagation according to
ASTM C1525-04 standards. The results showed that clay soil mixed with shale rock in the ratio of 3:1 had the
highest thermal shock resistance with no crack initiation throughout the heating and cooling cycles, followed
by anthill soil mixed with shale rock in the ratio of 1:1. Therefore, charcoal stove users and manufacturers can
expect a better quality productwith high durability if shale rock is used to temper the cook-stoves in comparison
to burnt bricks that are currently commonly used in Uganda. The method used in this work can be applied in
other regions to come up with more material ratios that are resistant to thermal shock.
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Cook-stoves, Grate-making materials, Thermal shock resistance, Crack propagation, Stove durability
Citation
Tumutegyereize, P., Muwanguzi, S., Ayaa, F., Kizito, S., & Wanyama, J. (2021). Effect of thermal shock on the grates of improved charcoal cook-stoves made from different materials. Energy for Sustainable Development, 64, 59-64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.esd.2021.07.004