Development of Biomass E-Burner/
Joshua D. De Pedro, Rodolfo A. Ramos II, Jimmy Boy A. Serevilla, Jerison B. Taguinod, and David Angelo C. Villanueva..-
- Manila: Technological University of the Philippines, 2025.
- ix, 67 pages: 29cm.
Bachelor's Thesis
College of Industrial Technology..-
Includes bibliographic references and index.
The growing demand for sustainable waste management and alternative energy solutions emphasizes the need for systems capable of converting biodegradable food waste into usable fuel. This study presents the development of a biomass E-Burner that utilizes biogas derived from biodegradable food waste for household cooking applications. The system incorporates an electronic ignition mechanism and integrated safety features, including flame detection and gas leak sensors, to improve operational safety and reliability. Performance testing was conducted under controlled indoor and outdoor conditions in accordance with ISO 23550:2021, which specifies safety and performance requirements for gas burners and gas-burning appliances. The evaluation focused on ignition rate and sensor responsiveness using t-test methods. Results show that the developed E-Burner achieved a mean ignition time of 1.32 seconds, compared to 1.28 seconds for the conventional gas burner, indicating comparable ignition performance. The flame sensor demonstrated a mean response time of 1.49 seconds indoors and 1.52 seconds outdoors, while the gas leak sensor responded within 1.27 seconds indoors and 1.48 seconds outdoors. These findings confirm that the developed system satisfies the required safety
and performance criteria and demonstrates reliable operational efficiency. The biomass E- Burner is therefore a viable and safe alternative cooking solution that supports sustainable