Oil Stove
An efficient oil stove will burn some type of organic oil in an idea environment where the temperature and air (oxygen) supply is optimal. The goal is to burn the fuel in a complete combustion.
Oil as fuel
Oil can be used as fuel for stoves, engines, lamps, and other applications. But the problem with oil is the high flash point, the phase from solid to gaseous form (vaporization). Compared to gasoline, with a flash point of -38 C, organic oils will has a considerable higher flash point, between 230-360 C.
Biodiesel can be made of organic oil, methanol, and a catalyst. The catalyst will help to make the reactions happen on a lower flash point and increase the combustion rate. Pure vegetable oil when vaporized will clog the pipes after awhile because of impurities and will damage the engine. Methanol, type of alcohol, will dissolve the oil and make it fluid and easier to ignite.
Build stove
Two main principles will be used to design the stove:
- Rising heat to create a turbulence
- Heat to help the fuel to reach flash poin
