Montals F2-m Biogas Stove

Montals Engineering

A single-burner biogas stove that can be powered by biogas or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)

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Product description Brand name and product description

The Montals F2-m Biogas Stove is a single-burner, sheet metal stove, which can be used with both biogas and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). This product is manufactured by Montals Engineering located in Kumasi, Ghana. This product is discontinued.

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Countries: Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Montals Engineering

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

50-55 USD ^{Interview with representative}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Primary competitors include the Puxin JZZ2-A13 and biogas stoves from Wusi Gas Appliance Co., Ltd.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Individuals, households and private sector businesses with access to biogas.

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is mass produced in Kumasi, Ghana by Montals Engineering. Approximately 1,000 stoves are manufactured monthly.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trade secret

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product through Montals Engineering.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

As of June 2016, over 2,000,000 stoves have been distributed. The 2 million stoves distributed reflect stove sales to users intending on utilizing only LPG, only biogas or both biogas and LPG as fuel. ^{Interview with representative}

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Fuel type

What fuel type the stoves uses

Biogas

Chimney (yes/no)

Does the stove have a chimney?

Forced or passive

Whether the stove is forced draft or passive

Passive

Pot type

What pot type(s) the stove can accommodate

Both

Pot capacity (L)

The capacity of the pot the stove can accommodate

Unknown

Thermal efficiency (%)

The efficiency in terms of heat delivered to pot compared to overall heat produced through combustion

High firepower: 50.25 % Simmer: 71.63 %

PM emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)

PM2.5 emissions of the stove per MJ

0 g/MJ

CO emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)

CO emissions of the stove per MJ

0.0777 g/MJ

Time to boil (min/L)

The amount of time it takes to bring a specified amount of water to boil

27 min/L

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The dimensions of the stove are 560 mm x 560 mm x 360 mm with a weight of 10.1 kg. Assembly can be done locally, requiring only a spanner and screw driver after initial manufacturing in Ghana.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support provided by the manufacturer, Montals Engineering.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The burner within the stove body requires replacing over the lifetime of the stove. ^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

This product has a warranty of 6 months and a lifetime of 4 years. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Designer specified performance targets include the reduction of carbon monoxide emissions (PPM) and high thermal efficiency.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana verified the following: thermal efficiency, emissions (including carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and particulate matter), energy consumption rate, and firepower.

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana and the PUM Netherlands Senior Experts conducted technical performance tests.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Be sure to use a flame arrestor to prevent upstream flame propagation.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Montals Engineering’s product line also includes the Munt G1 three burner biogas stove and a two burner biogas stove. Other technical systems to be used with the stove include varying types of biodigesters and scrubbing systems.

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Vianello, M., 2016, A Review of Cooking Systems for Humanitarian Settings, Toolkit for the Moving Energy Initiative. Energy, Environment and Resources Department.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Montals Engineering is progressing toward complying with Indian biogas regulations.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

This product has been evaluated for carbon monoxide emissions (PPM), flue temperature, thermal efficiency and time to boil.

Other information

Montals Engineering manufacturers stoves for both LPG and biogas. Montals biogas stoves are also compatible with LPG if needed.

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Product description Brand name and product description

Target region(s) Target region for distribution/implementation (listed by country if specified)

Countries: Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire, Ghana, Togo.

Distributors/implementing organizations Organization(s) distributing/deploying this product directly to communities/individuals?"

Montals Engineering

Market suggested retail price Price per unit or service price per usage/terms (USD). Subsidies noted.

50-55 USD ^{Interview with representative}

Competitive landscape Similar products available on the market. May not be a comprehensive listing.

Primary competitors include the Puxin JZZ2-A13 and biogas stoves from Wusi Gas Appliance Co., Ltd.

SDG targeted United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targeted with this product/application/service

Goal 7: Affordable and clean energy

Target user(s) Target user/consumer base (country, income segment)

Individuals, households and private sector businesses with access to biogas.

Manufacturing & delivery

Manufacturing/building method(s) Detail regarding solution production or construction method (instructions, mass production capacity, custom made,etc...)

This product is mass produced in Kumasi, Ghana by Montals Engineering. Approximately 1,000 stoves are manufactured monthly.

Product Intellectual Property Open source/IP protected (note patent)/trade secret/other?

Trade secret

User Provision Model Where can the product be purchased/acquired by end users?

Users can obtain the product through Montals Engineering.

Distribution to date Number of units that have been deployed, downloads or users to date

Performance & use

Fields marked are sourced values that have been evaluated by the manufacturer or a third party, all others are design specifications.

Fuel type

What fuel type the stoves uses

Biogas

Chimney (yes/no)

Does the stove have a chimney?

Forced or passive

Whether the stove is forced draft or passive

Passive

Pot type

What pot type(s) the stove can accommodate

Both

Pot capacity (L)

The capacity of the pot the stove can accommodate

Unknown

Thermal efficiency (%)

The efficiency in terms of heat delivered to pot compared to overall heat produced through combustion

High firepower: 50.25 % Simmer: 71.63 %

PM emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)

PM2.5 emissions of the stove per MJ

0 g/MJ

CO emissions (g/MJ delivered to pot)

CO emissions of the stove per MJ

0.0777 g/MJ

Time to boil (min/L)

The amount of time it takes to bring a specified amount of water to boil

27 min/L

Design specifications Component and Operation overview including power, portability, facility requirements, preventative maintenance and user training requirements

The dimensions of the stove are 560 mm x 560 mm x 360 mm with a weight of 10.1 kg. Assembly can be done locally, requiring only a spanner and screw driver after initial manufacturing in Ghana.

Product schematics Design and assembly illustrations

Not available

Technical support Technical support provided by

Technical support provided by the manufacturer, Montals Engineering.

Replacement components Availability of replacement components (in-country, by order,...)

The burner within the stove body requires replacing over the lifetime of the stove. ^{Interview with representative}

Lifecycle Disposal and warranty

This product has a warranty of 6 months and a lifetime of 4 years. ^{Interview with representative}

Manufacturer specified performance targets Designer / Manufacturer specified targets

Designer specified performance targets include the reduction of carbon monoxide emissions (PPM) and high thermal efficiency.

Vetted performance Findings of manufacturer evaluations or independent testing centers

Testing organizations Independent lab, academic research centers, etc.

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research in Ghana and the PUM Netherlands Senior Experts conducted technical performance tests.

Safety Potential hazards / risks related to operation of this product

Be sure to use a flame arrestor to prevent upstream flame propagation.

Complementary technical systems Performance of this product is improved with another technology (eg. Cookstoves and Wind-blocking skirts)

Research & standards

Academic research Academic research related to the product (e.g. published papers in peer-reviewed journals)

Vianello, M., 2016, A Review of Cooking Systems for Humanitarian Settings, Toolkit for the Moving Energy Initiative. Energy, Environment and Resources Department.

Compliance with regulations Product certifications and standards referenced by designer/manufacturer

Montals Engineering is progressing toward complying with Indian biogas regulations.

Evaluation methods Evaluation methods/protocols/guidelines referenced by designer or manufacturer.

This product has been evaluated for carbon monoxide emissions (PPM), flue temperature, thermal efficiency and time to boil.

Other information

Montals Engineering manufacturers stoves for both LPG and biogas. Montals biogas stoves are also compatible with LPG if needed.

Feedback

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