Prakti Air
Prakti Design Lab
Solution Overview & Benefits
The Prakti Air is a high-efficiency wood stove designed to reduce smoke emissions and fuel consumption during cooking, providing a cleaner and healthier alternative to traditional open-fire methods. It uses advanced air regulation technology to optimize combustion, resulting in more efficient fuel use and less smoke.
Benefits:
- Reduced Emissions: Significantly lowers smoke output, improving indoor air quality and reducing respiratory health risks.
- Fuel Efficiency: Consumes up to 50% less wood than traditional cooking methods, saving time and money for users.
- Advanced Airflow: Features a system for optimal air circulation to ensure complete combustion, improving heat transfer and cooking efficiency.
- Healthier Cooking: Reduces harmful pollutants, contributing to better respiratory health for cooks and their families.
- Environmentally Friendly: Reduces deforestation pressure and carbon emissions, supporting environmental sustainability.
- Durable and User-Friendly: Made with high-quality materials for long-term use and easy operation.
Overall, the Prakti Air provides a practical solution for cleaner, more efficient cooking in low-resource settings, benefiting both users' health and the environment.
History & Development
The Prakti Air stove was developed by Prakti Design Labs to provide an efficient, clean-burning solution for communities relying on biomass fuels. Through collaboration with target communities, Prakti aimed to create a stove that minimized smoke emissions, improved fuel efficiency, and was affordable, durable, and easy to use. Prototypes underwent extensive field testing, and user feedback helped refine the design. Since its launch, the Prakti Air stove has been implemented in multiple countries through partnerships with NGOs and government initiatives, improving health and reducing environmental impact in low-resource settings.
Availability
- Publicly available: yes
- Countries where available: India
- Price range (USD): Contact supplier for quote
- Offered or can be licensed for local manufacture: Yes
Specifications
- Fuel Type: Burns wood and other biomass fuels.
- Dimensions: Typically around 35-45 cm (14-18 inches) in width and depth, and approximately 30-40 cm (12-16 inches) in height, making it compact for household use.
- Weight: Weighs between 10-15 kg (22-33 pounds), providing stability while being portable enough for easy relocation.
- Efficiency: Reduces wood consumption by up to 50%, thanks to optimized combustion technology.
- Emissions Reduction: Cuts harmful smoke emissions by up to 80%, significantly improving indoor air quality.
- Material: Constructed from durable materials like stainless steel and cast iron, which ensures long-term usability and heat resistance.
- Airflow System: Features advanced air regulation technology for improved combustion, maximizing heat and reducing fuel waste.
- Safety: Equipped with a stable base and heat shield to prevent accidental burns and improve user safety.
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