Cookstoves Project
In September 2013, UW Mechanical Engineering professors Jonathan Posner and John Kramlich received $900,000 to develop a cleaner and more efficient cookstove for the developing world. A recent study published in The Lancet estimates that 3.5 million people die each year as a result of indoor air pollution from open fires or rudimentary stoves in their homes. Dr. Posner and Dr. Kramlich are working with Burn Design Labs, based on Vashon Island, to design a cookstove that meets a stringent set of emission and efficiency standards while still being affordable and attractive to families who cook over a flame each day.
Dr. Posner and Dr. Kramlich approached EWB-UWS to develop an air supply system for the combustion chamber that will help meet their goals. Similar to blowing on a campfire, this air supply would aid the combustion process and clean up the smoke. After months of concepts and design analysis, the EWB team is pursued two designs: both entirely mechanically powered. The mechanical aspect of the systems ensures that no assumptions are made about the end user's access to power, batteries, or solar power.
Project Lead: Sage Berglund
Dr. Posner and Dr. Kramlich approached EWB-UWS to develop an air supply system for the combustion chamber that will help meet their goals. Similar to blowing on a campfire, this air supply would aid the combustion process and clean up the smoke. After months of concepts and design analysis, the EWB team is pursued two designs: both entirely mechanically powered. The mechanical aspect of the systems ensures that no assumptions are made about the end user's access to power, batteries, or solar power.
Project Lead: Sage Berglund