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[[Biogas Basics|Biogas]] is produced by the anaerobic digestion of organic materials such as manure, sewage sludge, organic waste from households, industry waste, and also energy crops. It is composed mainly of methane (40-70%) and carbon dioxide (30-60%)<ref name="Cooking with Biogas - energypedia.info.” [Online]. Available: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Cooking_with_Biogas. [Accessed: 08-Apr-2019]">Cooking with Biogas - energypedia.info.” [Online]. Available: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Cooking_with_Biogas. [Accessed: 08-Apr-2019]</ref>. However, it also contains small traces of other compounds such as hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen, hydrogen, methylmercaptans and oxygen<ref name="“Biogas Basics - energypedia.info.” [Online]. Available: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Biogas_Basics. [Accessed: 03-Apr-2019].">“Biogas Basics - energypedia.info.” [Online]. Available: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Biogas_Basics. [Accessed: 03-Apr-2019].</ref>. [[BLEENS - Biogas|Read more...]].
 
[[Biogas Basics|Biogas]] is produced by the anaerobic digestion of organic materials such as manure, sewage sludge, organic waste from households, industry waste, and also energy crops. It is composed mainly of methane (40-70%) and carbon dioxide (30-60%)<ref name="Cooking with Biogas - energypedia.info.” [Online]. Available: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Cooking_with_Biogas. [Accessed: 08-Apr-2019]">Cooking with Biogas - energypedia.info.” [Online]. Available: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Cooking_with_Biogas. [Accessed: 08-Apr-2019]</ref>. However, it also contains small traces of other compounds such as hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen, hydrogen, methylmercaptans and oxygen<ref name="“Biogas Basics - energypedia.info.” [Online]. Available: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Biogas_Basics. [Accessed: 03-Apr-2019].">“Biogas Basics - energypedia.info.” [Online]. Available: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Biogas_Basics. [Accessed: 03-Apr-2019].</ref>. [[BLEENS - Biogas|Read more...]].
  
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LPG is a by-product of extracted natural gas and refined crude oil, with a ratio of 40:60&nbsp;% respectively. It is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases, with the two most common ones being butane and propane (Priesemann & Volkmer, 2015; Sepp, 2014). [[BLEENS_-_Liquefied_Petroleum_Gas_(LPG)|Read more...]]
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LPG is a by-product of extracted natural gas and refined crude oil, with a ratio of 40:60&nbsp;% respectively. It is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases, with the two most common ones being butane and propane (Priesemann & Volkmer, 2015; Sepp, 2014). [[BLEENS - Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)|Read more...]]
  
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Ethanol is an alcohol fuel which can be distilled from a wide variety of biomass feedstock. It is mainly used as transportation fuel, in this case blended with gasoline<ref name="http://www.futuresknowledge.com/futures/energy/ethanol-futures/history-of-ethanol-and-ethanol-futures/ ">http://www.futuresknowledge.com/futures/energy/ethanol-futures/history-of-ethanol-and-ethanol-futures/ </ref>. [[BLEENS_-_Ethanol|Read more...]]<br/>
  
 
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[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X16300396 Energy services for refugees and displaced people - ScienceDirect 2016]
 
[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211467X16300396 Energy services for refugees and displaced people - ScienceDirect 2016]
  
 
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Revision as of 10:04, 16 August 2019

Definition

BLEENS cooking solutions: Biogas, LPG, Electricity, Ethanol, Natural gas, and Solar cookers are cooking solutions that typically deliver high performance in terms of reducing household air pollution—often (although not always) regardless of the type of cookstove used—and are collectively called BLEENS. These cooking solutions are often considered “modern” or “clean” solutions.[1]

This article deals with the potentials and limitations of these different alternative cooking fuel options. A table at the end gives a quick overview. Each technology is presented along the following points:

  • Source/production of the fuel
  • Fuel availability
  • Price range
  • Applicability/which cooking needs are covered with it?
  • Contribution or conflicts with SDGs


Biogas

Biogas is produced by the anaerobic digestion of organic materials such as manure, sewage sludge, organic waste from households, industry waste, and also energy crops. It is composed mainly of methane (40-70%) and carbon dioxide (30-60%)[2]. However, it also contains small traces of other compounds such as hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen, hydrogen, methylmercaptans and oxygen[3]. Read more....

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

LPG is a by-product of extracted natural gas and refined crude oil, with a ratio of 40:60 % respectively. It is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases, with the two most common ones being butane and propane (Priesemann & Volkmer, 2015; Sepp, 2014). Read more...

Ethanol

Ethanol is an alcohol fuel which can be distilled from a wide variety of biomass feedstock. It is mainly used as transportation fuel, in this case blended with gasoline[4]. Read more...

References and further information

Energy services for refugees and displaced people - ScienceDirect 2016