Services
TESTING SERVICES
Laboratory Testing
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The laboratory is equipped with a Laboratory Emissions Measurement System (LEMS), Testo 350, and a gravimetric system that includes a micro-balance scale and a sootscan. Tests include:
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Emissions tests - Particulate Matter (PM 2.5), Carbonmonoxide, Carbondioxide, and Black carbon
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Water Boiling Tests for fuel use and efficiency
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Safety tests
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Durability tests
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Field Testing
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Controlled Cooking Tests
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Kitchen Performance Tests
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Field monitoring
Fuel Testing
In partnership with the College of Engineering Design Art and Technology, Makerere University, the following fuel tests are conducted: ​
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Calorific value
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Moisture content
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Ash content and fixed carbon
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Volatile matter
TRAINING SERVICES
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The centre offers the following training services:
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Cook stove design
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Cook stove testing and laboratory development
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Laboratory quality management systems
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Internship for local and foreign students
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CONSULTANCY SERVICES
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The centre offers the following consultancy services in the field of bioenergy:
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Design research and product development
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Institutional clean energy audits and implementation
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Technical expertise on bio-energy and standardization
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Applied research and studies
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User surveys and awareness creation
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User tailored knowledge exchange forums with producers, testing centers, users
Field testing in collaboration with Colorado State University
Out and about - user surveys
Part of the Implementing team