Cooking System for a Better Kenya Kenny Fiorentino Keli Henrickson Joey Kranick Aaron Speagle
Situational Background Goals Assumptions Constraints Current cooking systems Possible solutions Proposed solution
◦ Design◦ CAD prototype◦ Specifications
Overview
System to be implemented in Rural Kenya Nyeri is the initial focus Sponsored by Shell Energy Company Aided by Children and Youth Empowerment
Center (CYEC) Subsistence farmers
Background
Design a new cooking system to implement in Nyeri Kenya◦ More fuel efficient◦ Faster cooking time◦ Culturally acceptable◦ Low cost (under 20 USD)
Goals
Concern exists towards family health Natives willing to spend more for a superior
product Food culture will not drastically change Interest in creating a new industry
Assumptions
Subsistence farmers in Rural Kenya Low income (<$1 per day) Large families No economic escape
The Customer
Jiko woodstove (Rural Kenya) Wood gasifier stove (Rural India) Envirofit (India) Gas stove (Urban areas)
Current systems Used 3rd world Countries
Two models◦ Domestic or industrial
Difference of size◦ Domestic widely used in Nyeri and Kenya
Very inexpensive (~2-4 USD) Hand-made
Jiko
Parabolic Solar Cooker Solar box cooker Rocket stove Biomass stove Wood gasifier
Top Proposed Solutions
Fueled primarily by wood or biomass Solar energy to aid efficiency System based off the Jiko
◦ Price range◦ Increased craftsmanship
Parts can be assembled locally, cheaply◦ Estimate ~8-12 USD
Solar/Biomass Stove
Insulated Fire chamber◦ Ceramic insulation
Stove top◦ Steel holders
Solar reflection panels◦ Aluminum paneling
Burner door◦ Cleaning, better efficiency
Basic Components
Stove dimensions◦ 20-24”h (top of panels)◦ 14” base diameter◦ 10” stove top◦ 9” x 5” stove door
Cost◦ Stove based on Jiko models in use
$4-6◦ Solar paneling
$4-6
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