Fuels and Engines
Biogas
Biogas is a fuel used for cooking and lighting made from dung and other organic waste.
Dr. Liz Bates for Practical Action, 7 pages, Nov 2007
Biogas is a fuel used for cooking and lighting made from dung and other organic waste.
Dr. Liz Bates for Practical Action, 7 pages, Nov 2007
Biomass as a Solid Fuel
Solid biomass includes wood, sawdust, and crop waste which can be used directly or processed into briquettes or charcoal.
Diesel Engine Repair & Maintenance
This printable booklet explains diesel engines and basic repair and maintenance in light of the most commonly-faced problems.
Shamin Hasin, Practical Action Bangladesh, 16 pages
This printable booklet explains diesel engines and basic repair and maintenance in light of the most commonly-faced problems.
Shamin Hasin, Practical Action Bangladesh, 16 pages
Diesel Engines
In many countries diesel engines play a very important role in providing power and electricity for remote locations.
Neil Noble for Practical Action, last updated Nov 2007, 8 pages
In many countries diesel engines play a very important role in providing power and electricity for remote locations.
Neil Noble for Practical Action, last updated Nov 2007, 8 pages
Kerosene and Liguid Petroleum Gas (LPG)
This brief looks at how kerosene and LPG and examines various types of stoves and lamps available, including the wick stove, the pressurised stove, and kerosene lamps.
Practical Action, Last modified April 2003, 7 Pages
This brief looks at how kerosene and LPG and examines various types of stoves and lamps available, including the wick stove, the pressurised stove, and kerosene lamps.
Practical Action, Last modified April 2003, 7 Pages
Liquid Biofuels and Sustainable Development
looking at the three main types of biofuel; ethanol, biodiesel and oils from pressed seeds and nuts.
Liz Bates for Practical Action, March 2007, 8 pages
looking at the three main types of biofuel; ethanol, biodiesel and oils from pressed seeds and nuts.
Liz Bates for Practical Action, March 2007, 8 pages
Producer Gas for Power Generation
This is gas formed by the partial oxidation of a carbonaceous feedstock -eg. biomass or coal - in a furnace, generator, or 'producer' unit.
Andy Russell for Practical Action, 2008, 6 pages
Using a Biogas Digester
This document concentrates on giving advice on the usage of small-scale domestic biogas digesters.
Sanjeevani Munasinghe, translated by Kanchana Wijesuriya for Practical Action, 2003, 15 pages
This document concentrates on giving advice on the usage of small-scale domestic biogas digesters.
Sanjeevani Munasinghe, translated by Kanchana Wijesuriya for Practical Action, 2003, 15 pages
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