chris
10-24-2002, 08:51
Flyin' Brian recently posted a nice email to the PCT-L about the scientific differences between open mouth alcohol stove designs (like the Cat Stove) and more closed systems (like the Photon stove). Rather nicely written. It is on the scientific side of things. His final conclusion?
Open mouth and closed (or sealed) designs work, for the most part, about equally well. However, the closed system is harder to get working properly while the open mouth stove is easy to build. He does mention that the only stove design which is significantly better in terms of fuel economy is Sgt. Rock's.
The email should be in the PCT-L archives somewhere. If not, and there is interest, I'll email Flyin' Brian and ask if I can post the email here.
Open mouth and closed (or sealed) designs work, for the most part, about equally well. However, the closed system is harder to get working properly while the open mouth stove is easy to build. He does mention that the only stove design which is significantly better in terms of fuel economy is Sgt. Rock's.
The email should be in the PCT-L archives somewhere. If not, and there is interest, I'll email Flyin' Brian and ask if I can post the email here.