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'''[http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=171&contentId=2000620 BP Energy India Limited]''' promotes a new ‘smokeless’ stove called ‘Oorja’, for the Indian Market. Developed in conjunction with the Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore, this stove runs on pellets made from agricultural wastes. A mini-fan, powered by rechargeable batteries and controlled by a regulator, blows air to fan the flames. The technology is said to increase combustion efficiency, and provides users with the option of using this cleaner fuel. A whole system, including a pelletizing plant, is required for effective use of this stove. | '''[http://www.bp.com/sectiongenericarticle.do?categoryId=171&contentId=2000620 BP Energy India Limited]''' promotes a new ‘smokeless’ stove called ‘Oorja’, for the Indian Market. Developed in conjunction with the Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore, this stove runs on pellets made from agricultural wastes. A mini-fan, powered by rechargeable batteries and controlled by a regulator, blows air to fan the flames. The technology is said to increase combustion efficiency, and provides users with the option of using this cleaner fuel. A whole system, including a pelletizing plant, is required for effective use of this stove. | ||
| − | A pilot study of the stove in Tamil Nadu and Maharastra State began in 2006 and operations are being expanded to Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. | + | A pilot study of the stove in Tamil Nadu and Maharastra State began in 2006 and operations are being expanded to Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. |
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More information on websites: [http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/small-stove-big-ambitions http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/small-stove-big-ambitions]<span style="color:#ff0000"></span><span style="color:#ff0000"></span> | More information on websites: [http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/small-stove-big-ambitions http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/small-stove-big-ambitions]<span style="color:#ff0000"></span><span style="color:#ff0000"></span> | ||
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BP India
BP Energy India Limited promotes a new ‘smokeless’ stove called ‘Oorja’, for the Indian Market. Developed in conjunction with the Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore, this stove runs on pellets made from agricultural wastes. A mini-fan, powered by rechargeable batteries and controlled by a regulator, blows air to fan the flames. The technology is said to increase combustion efficiency, and provides users with the option of using this cleaner fuel. A whole system, including a pelletizing plant, is required for effective use of this stove.
A pilot study of the stove in Tamil Nadu and Maharastra State began in 2006 and operations are being expanded to Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka.
More information on websites: http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/small-stove-big-ambitions
