State of the Art Research

Remote Vs. Direct Systems:

A remote system provides better stability (ref Figure 1) due to

the gas canister attached by a hose away from the cooking pot.

Direct systems, illustrated in Figure 2, are easier to use and more

compact. The fuel source acts as the base to the system, making a

high center of gravity which can make the system very unstable.

Figure 1: Primus EtaPackLite, an example of a steady remote system

Figure 2: Jetboil Flash, a user friendly system.

Achieving Optimal Mixtures Fuel:

Some remote systems achieve an optimal isobutane - propane mixture by

inverting the fuel canister, so as to send a liquid, and better mixed fuel to the burner.

The hose passes through the flame before exiting in order to convert the liquid to gas (ref Figure 3).

Figure 3: The Jetboil Helios directs the fuel hose over the flame before the fuel exits.

Capturing Heat of Combustion:

Many stoves have heat fins on the receiving surface designed to capture more heat of

combustion (exhaust) and transfer the heat to the contents of the canister (ref Figure 4).

Figure 4: Heat fins designed to capture heat from exhaust on Jetboil stove.

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