Cooking
is
the
most
energy-intensive
activity
in
household
sector.
In
developing
countries,
it
accounts
for
about
90%
of
total
domestic
energy
use.
With
this,
knowledge
its
dynamics
terms
choice
and
use
imperative.
This
study
explored
nexus
between
cooking
Kaduna
State,
North
Western
Nigeria.
A
qualitative
research
approach
was
employed
with
aid
a
structured
questionnaire,
data
collected
from
400
households
following
multi-stage
sampling
approach.
descriptive
statistic
used
to
analyze
multinomial
logit
regression
model
assessing
impact
factors
energy.
The
results
analysis
depict
charcoal
as
surveyed
area,
followed
by
fuelwood
LPG.
These
choices
were
mainly
influenced
cost,
accessibility,
availability.
Furthermore,
indicated
that
significantly
such
size,
income,
marital
status,
age,
education,
occupation
head.
findings
can
be
crucial
policymakers
organizations
working
towards
promoting
clean
sustainable
sources,
climate
change
mitigation,
reduction
air
pollution.
Energy Nexus,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15, С. 100310 - 100310
Опубликована: Июнь 13, 2024
Cooking
is
the
most
energy-intensive
activity
in
household
sector.
In
developing
countries,
it
accounts
for
about
90%
of
total
domestic
energy
use.
With
this,
knowledge
its
dynamics
terms
choice
and
use
imperative.
This
study
explored
nexus
between
cooking
Kaduna
State,
Northwestern
Nigeria.
Data
were
collected
from
400
households
with
aid
a
structured
questionnaire
following
multi-stage
sampling
approach.
Descriptive
statistics
was
used
to
analyze
data
multinomial
logit
regression
model
employed
assess
impact
factors
on
primary
energy.
The
results
descriptive
analysis
depict
charcoal
as
surveyed
area,
followed
by
fuelwood
Liquified
Petroleum
Gas
(LPG).
These
choices
are
influenced
cost,
accessibility,
availability.
Furthermore,
indicated
that
significantly
such
size,
income,
occupation
head,
marital
status,
age,
education
main
cook,
head.
findings
can
be
crucial
policymakers
organizations
working
towards
promoting
clean
sustainable
energy,
climate
change
mitigation,
reduction
air
pollution.
Fuels,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
5(3), С. 261 - 277
Опубликована: Июнь 26, 2024
Scientific
studies
on
the
impact
of
wood
species
solid
fuel
production,
performance,
and
sustainability
are
grossly
inadequate.
The
knowledge
this
is
imperative
as
users
fuels
increasing
rapidly,
especially
in
Africa.
On
note,
it
becomes
necessary
to
explore
measures
that
will
improve
its
efficiency
an
energy
source.
This
study
investigates
some
properties
selected
used
source
Nigeria
their
pelleting
potential.
Nine
samples
were
characterized
assessed
for
suitability
following
four
pellet
quality
standards.
investigated
physical
(moisture
content
density)
thermochemical
(calorific
value,
ash
content,
volatile
matter,
fixed
carbon,
ultimate
(carbon,
nitrogen,
hydrogen,
oxygen,
sulfur,
arsenic,
cadmium,
lead)).
These
because
they
among
most
important
parameters
contained
findings
revealed
a
net
calorific
value
between
10.61
MJ.kg−1
Tectona
grandis
18.44
Eucalyptus
cam.
carbon
contents
range
2.1
24.4%,
65.94
87.77%,
3.51
18.63%,
respectively.
Anogeissus
leiocarpus
was
found
be
with
best
rating
score
terms
properties,
while
Vitellaria
paradoxa
lowest.
However,
conformity
standards,
Khaya
senegalensis,
Parkia
biglobosa,
cam.,
having
presented
density,
lead
within
limits
considered
therefore
suggest
not
all
suitable
fuel.
Thus,
do
meet
standard
requirements,
alternatives
such
use
biomass
blends,
additives,
or
process
adjustments
can
employed
adapt
standards
by
using
improved
cookstoves.
Scientific
studies
on
the
impact
of
wood
species
solid
fuel
production,
performance,
and
sustainability
are
grossly
inadequate.
The
knowledge
this
is
imperative
as
users
fuels
increasing
rapidly,
especially
in
Africa.
On
note,
it
becomes
necessary
to
explore
measures
that
will
improve
its
efficiency
an
energy
source.
This
study
investigates
some
properties
selected
used
source
Nigeria
their
pelleting
potential.
Nine
(9)
samples
were
characterized
assessed
for
suitability
following
four
pellet
quality
standards.
findings
revealed
Anogeissus
leiocarpus
with
best
rating
score
terms
while
Vitellaria
paradoxa
lowest.
However,
conformity
pellets
standards,
Khaya
senegalensis,
Parkia
biglobosa
having
presented
density,
calorific
value,
sulfur,
arsenic,
cadmium,
lead
within
limits
standards
considered
therefore
suggest
not
all
suitable
fuel.
Thus,
do
meet
standard
requirements,
alternatives
such
use
biomass
blends,
additives,
or
process
adjustments
can
be
employed
adapt
by
using
improved
cookstoves.
Biomass,
a
type
of
solid
fuel,
is
widely
regarded
as
more
sustainable
energy
source
than
fossil
fuels.
Nonetheless,
the
combustion
fuels
produces
ash
that
contains
both
essential
and
trace
elements.
The
study
sought
to
determine
elemental
compositions/levels
specific
biomass
used
in
Kenya,
well
their
potential
impact.
Acacia
auriculiformis
firewood
charcoal
were
collected
from
Bomet,
Narok,
Taita-Taveta/Mombasa
Kenyan
Counties.
Inductively
Coupled
Plasma
Emission
Spectrometry
measure
levels
key
elements
(P,
K,
Ca,
Mg,
Mn,
Al)
(Cd,
Cr,
Cu,
Pb,
Fe,
Ni)
Subsequently,
bomb
Calorimeter
was
utilized
heating
values
selected
Consequently,
results
show
concentrations
vary
among
fuels,
with
P,
Mg
standing
out
owing
influence
on
calorific
values.
Additionally,
P
K
demonstrated
an
increase
fuel
content.
However,
element
Cd,
Pb
greatly
depending
fuel's
geographic
origin
form
(firewood
or
charcoal).
Furthermore,
study's
findings
higher
Fe
correspond
values,
while
Co,
Ni,
have
little
influence.
Interestingly,
presence
Ca
has
been
identified
significant
factor
influencing
value,
which
may
affect
efficiency
environmental
emissions.
Thus,
emphasize
importance
considering
composition
when
assessing
suitability
for
production.
Understanding
properties
various
can
aid
selection,
processing
methods,
system
design.
recommends
research
better
understand
complex
relationships
between
composition,
characteristics,
overall
performance,
associated
pollutants
emitted.
