Challenges and Solutions about TLUD Stoves 2012 to

Challenges and Solutions about TLUD Stoves -2012 to January 2013 ( TLUD refers to “Top-Lit Up. Draft” micro-gasification ) A Presentation at 2013 ETHOS Conference Seattle-Kirkland, WA, USA 25 -27 January 2013 Paul S. Anderson Ph. D “Dr TLUD” ( Doc Tee-lud ) psanders@ilstu. edu Juntos Energy Solutions, NFP Awamu Biomass Energy Ltd (Uganda)

• Presenting some highlights from 2012. • Not attempting to be inclusive of all. • Not repeating the basic TLUD technology info. If needed, please see: www. drtlud. com • Full disclosure: Paul Anderson is a part owner of Awamu Biomass Energy Ltd, a for-profit company in Uganda. • TLUD technology is “open architecture. ” • “Dr TLUD” assists all serious and cooperating efforts to advance the TLUD technology world-wide. Please join or create more of these efforts!!!

Mwoto TLUD-ND in Uganda • 2011 -2012 WB BEIA project in Uganda conducted by CREEC. http: //www. mwotostove. com • Over 3000 stoves of this Mwoto “Classic” design. • Price: US$14. • Production continues by Mwoto Factories Ltd. (Kampala) • Same functional dimensions but different design now by Awamu Biomass Energy Ltd.

Awamu “Quad”(v. 2) TLUD-ND dimensions identical to the Mwoto “Classic” TLUD. 100 units into beta testing. US$14 per stove. Flat Pack fabrication. Test results on Internet. Mainly “Tab & Slot” assembly, to be done near point of sale. Further information is at: www. drtlud. com

Awamu “Quad”(v. 3) • Weight ~ 3 kg. 6 cm taller than v. 2. • NO rivets!! Uses “tabs and slots” construction and 3 closures of cylinders. • Designed for flat-pack production. • Production of test units has begun, including sheet-metal stamp pressing of pieces.

Awamu Institutional Stove • 100 to 300 liter sizes (shown 150 L; second lip provides seal and handles. ) • Triple concentric air channel (with insulation under top and in outer gap, for heat transfer efficiency and cooler sides; chimney sustains draft. ) • Large TLUD-ND gasifier (Fuel container 40 cm Dia. x 36 cm H; 2 units provide continual heat; use smaller units for simmer. ) • Assembled on site (as fixed or portable) • Price: Not yet decided. • 100% Uganda-made.

TChar: Malaika Jiko, Kenya • Manufactured by Wisdom Innovations, sponsored by Nathan Puffer, Vermont, USA (802) 584 -4446 • Over 300 units (Largest TChar project as of Dec 2012) • Retail @ $22, wholesale @ $17, Break even price = US$30 • Well received. Limited production. • E-mail: nathan@wisdomstoves. org • Website: www. wisdomstoves. org • TChar documentation is at: www. dtrlud. com

TChar by Awamu with Improved Charcoal Stove Base • Continuing development of the TChar versions of TLUD stoves. • Simplifying TChar tops, using Tabs & Slots. • Prototype of improved charcoal stove base (incorporating GIZ innovations). • Designed for mass production in Uganda. Prototype unit on display at ETHOS presentation. Photos will be placed on www. drtlud. com

Jiko Bomba, TChar with Pellets, • TChar variation of TLUD. • Pellet fuel, made with press-cake of Jatropha. • Kiwia & Laustsen Limited, Tanzania

Jatropha TLUD: Jiko Safi, Tanzania • • • Fabricated by local metal workers Designed by Jet City Stove. Works Fuel: whole seed, grows in hedges Fuel cost: $0. 30/day 40 stoves in use 200 more on order Target price: $40 Excellent response from cooks More info via Website and email: www. jetcitystoveworks. com jetcitystoveworks@gmail. com

Rice Husk TLUD-FD: Model 150 • Beginning production in Vietnam by Olivier (incorporates Belonio designs). • Target price <US$40. • Stainless steel. • Other variations are being developed. • Intended to be used in a stove structure>> • More details are at: https: //dl. dropbox. com/u/22013094/Paper/Presentations/Gasification. ppsx

Four Other Rice Husk Gasifier Stoves with Belonio Designs (Page 1 of 4) • All four can be accessed at www. drtlud. com. http: //www. drtlud. com/2012/04/04/rice-husk-gasifier-new-papers/ • Batch Type Rice Husk Gasifier Stove, Model RHGS-12 D • Supplier: Biomass Energy System Technology (BEST) Enterprises, Philippines

Four Other Rice Husk Gasifier Stoves with Belonio Designs (Page 2 of 4) • Firefly (BMG -1040 SS), Quickfire shown >> (BMG-1050 SS), and Wildfire (BMG -1060 SS) [three heights] • Supplier: GI-FO Enterprises, Philippines

Four Other Rice Husk Gasifier Stoves with Belonio Designs (Page 3 of 4) • Continuous Type Rice Husk Gasifier Stoves, Models 10 D, 12 D, and 14 D • Supplier: Biomass Energy System Technology (BEST) Enterprises, Philippines

Four Other Rice Husk Gasifier Stoves with Belonio Designs (Page 4 of 4) • A Two-Burner, Continuous. Type Rice Husk Gas Stove (CFRHGS Model 16 D-2 B) • Source: Center for Rice Husk Energy Technology, Philippines

New Gasifier Designs by Paal Wendolbo

Eleven Activities of the TLUD Value Chain • • • 1. Appropriate designs and sizes of TLUD gasifier stoves without restrictions on copying. 2. Bulk steel purchase and initial cutting for lowest costs of crucial raw materials. 3. Preparation of “flat-pack” pieces using sheet metal stamping presses with quality assurance. NOTE: Facets 1, 2, 3 are crucial for Awamu to be a sustainable business operation. To assure the accomplishment of all the other value chain activities, Awamu will lead by example. But Awamu freely shares or gives to others the activities appropriate for hundreds of small entities. 4. Easy transportation of flat-pack pieces. 5. Assembly of completed stoves at or near the points of “sale”. 6. Marketing and “sales” in small focused areas to utilize user endorsements. 7. Organize stove-user-support within each market area for maintenance and secondary sales. 8. Establish multiple fuel-supply chains in local areas. 9. Coordinate all of the preceding activities in order to monitor stove usage and facilitate M&E verifications. 10. Organize for carbon credit possibilities, the required verifications, and the appropriate allocation of funds received. 11. Ultimately fulfill the complete value chain, with at least some stoves priced less than US$10, and available nationwide with money-back guarantees of satisfaction and longevity.

TLUD Value Chain Activities 1 - 3 • 1. Appropriate designs and sizes of TLUD gasifier stoves without restrictions on copying. • 2. Bulk steel purchase and initial cutting for lowest costs of crucial raw materials. • 3. Preparation of “flat-pack” pieces using sheet metal stamping presses with quality assurance. • NOTE: Facets 1, 2, 3 are crucial for Awamu to be a sustainable business operation. To assure the accomplishment of all the other activities in the value chain, Awamu will lead by example. But Awamu freely shares or gives to others the activities 4 through 11 that are appropriate for hundreds of small entities.

TLUD Value Chain Activities 4 - 8 • 4. Easy transportation of flat-pack pieces. • 5. Assembly of completed stoves at or near the points of “sale”. • 6. Marketing and “sales” (leasing) in small focused areas to utilize user endorsements. • 7. Organize stove-user-support within each market area for maintenance and secondary sales. • 8. Establish multiple fuel-supply chains in local areas.

TLUD Value Chain Activities 9 - 11 • 9. Coordinate all of the preceding activities in order to monitor stove usage and facilitate M&E verifications. • 10. Organize for carbon credit possibilities, the required verifications, and the appropriate allocation of funds received. • 11. Ultimately fulfill the complete value chain, with at least some stoves priced less than US$10, and available nationwide with money-back guarantees of satisfaction and longevity.

Thank you for your attention!! • Please note that the words Awamu and Juntos both mean “Together” in the Luganda and Spanish/Portuguese languages respectively. • Dr TLUD is extremely serious about the “together” aspects of advancing the TLUD technology. • YOU are invited to participate “together” with others in the TLUD community, wherever you may be. Your strength is where you are, and we want your participation in these worldwide efforts!! Dr TLUD psanders@ilstu. edu