I would be happy to discuss further my ideas for stove improvements. Thank you for this stimulating arena for discussion. This paper examines the design of improved biomass cookstoves and the content of programmes that facilitate their effective use and dissemination. The primary aim of improved cookstove programmes is to improve the overall efficiency of the cooking process. Fundamental technical and practical methods of achieving this are discussed and consolidated in this paper.
Conflicts resulting from balancing technical perfection and user needs are also explored.
Finally, a number of the author's ideas are proposed as further improvements to the effectiveness of stove programmes. This paper is primarily a technical piece of writing.