Rocket stoves are fuel efficient, high temperature cooking and heating stoves. One characteristic of rocket stoves is that oxygen is drawn through the fuel, resulting in higher temperature combustion compared to some conventional cooking and wood burning stoves. Another characteristic of rocket stoves is that they are often hand built as opposed to purchased.
Basic Thermal Mass Rocket Stove Section
The following describes the construction of a thermal mass rocket stove in Iitate Village, Fukushima Prefecture.
100 liter (25 gallon) drum can
Central heat riser: Japanese concrete U-pipe surrounded by vermiculite and perlite (insulation) within 100 liter drum can
Vermiculite and perlite insulation
Placing 200 liter (50 gallon) drum over the heat riser
200 liter drum can
Completed rocket stove with thermal battery
Mr. Ryokawa has designed and built a number of rocket stoves.
The flue travels under a long bench (not pictured) before exiting
Mr. Ryokawa has designed and built a number of rocket stoves.
The flue travels under a long bench (not pictured) before exiting
Heat Riser
