Highly efficient firewood-fuelled cooking stoves

Abstract This paper discusses the development and benefits of the modern ‘highly efficient’ firewood-fuelled cooking stove in China. It introduces the highly efficient firewood stove, a highly efficient firewood stove incorporating a water-boiling device and NG-II type composite highly efficient firewood stove. The thermal efficiency of this type of stove can be reach 25–30%. This type of stove is not only highly efficient but also hygienic.