Controlled Cooking Test (CCT) Training concludes at RETS premises

CCT Team at the end of the training

Controlled Cooking Test (CCT) is one of the most effective tools to get insights of the improved stoves to traditional ones. This tool is used to compare the efficiencies, emissions and other stoves parameters of two different stoves in completely controlled conditions in the field. Comparatively CCT is quite often not preferred as to WBTs and KPTs as it is quite lengthy and needs a precise controlled environment.

Preparing raw materials for CCT meal

CCT being carried out under the PEMS hood at RETS

CCT training took place during 15-19 September 2013 at the Renewable Energy Test Station (RETS). The training was provided by Mr. Alex Seidel and Mr. Dean Still from Aprovecho Research Centre (ARC), Origon USA.  All together 8 participants (5 from RTKC, 2 from RETS and 1 from AEPC) benefited from the training, including 3 local cooks. 3 cooks cooked 18 same meals, 3 in each stove (traditional three stone fire and CRT/N’s improved rocket stove.

Photo credit: Ms Sarmila Katwal (AEPC)