Affordable Energy Furnace in Chinese Rural Area

The initial concept for this stove aimed to balance traditional stoves and modern electrified heating equipment. Traditional stoves, while simple and inexpensive, have low combustion efficiency and high smoke emissions, which harm the environment and health. Electrified heating devices are clean and easy to use but costly for rural households. This stove provides an efficient, clean energy solution at a low cost. It optimises the furnace chamber and fuel supply system with secondary combustion technology, featuring two combustion zones. Flue gases not fully burnt in the first zone pass through the charcoal kiln’s combustion zones for a second burn, improving thermal efficiency and reducing harmful emissions. Farmers can use wood, bamboo, or biomass pellets, storing fuel based on available biomass energy reserves. The miniature charcoal kiln can be loaded with materials like rice husk, wood, or bamboo to produce wood gas for the second combustion. This extends the burn time and reduces the frequency of adding more fuel. The biochar produced also has economic value. In addition, this stove features an oven and modular tabletop, enhancing the stove’s functionality and convenience. The oven expands cooking options, and the modular tabletop serves as a kitchen island or dining surface. Red Dot Award: Design Concept | Red Dot: Next Gen Award | Concept | Kitchen Appliances and Accessories