Petroleum Conservation Research Association
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Appliances ComparisonPrint
Comparison of Efficient & Inefficient Heating Appliances
| Comparison Term | Nutan Kerosene Wick Stove | Wick Stoves (Other Models) |
| Number of Wicks | 10 | -- |
| Kerosene Consumption Rate | 130 Gms/Hr | Varies from 90 to 140 Gms/Hr generally not mentioned on the appliances unless it is ISI mark |
| Thermal Efficiency | 60% Minimum | 35% - 47% |
| Useful Heat Output | 820 KCal/Hr | -- |
| Saving 30% (Average) | ||
| Comparison Term | Nutan Kerosene Wick Stove | Wick Stoves (Other Models) |
| Gas Burning Rate: | ||
| A. Small Burner | 105 Gms/Hr | 140 Gms/Hr |
| B. Big Burner | 145 Gms/Hr | 185 Gms/Hr |
| Thermal Efficiency | 70% Minimum | 60% |
| Thermal Efficiency at Simmer | 70% Minimum | -- |
| Saving 15% (Average) | ||
Comparison of Efficient & Inefficient Lighting Appliances
| Comparison Term | Nutan Kerosene Wick Stove | Wick Stoves (Other Models) |
| Wicks Size | 1/2" | 3/4" |
| Luminous Intensity | 6 Lux | 4-4.5 Lux |
| Kerosene Consumption Rate | 21 Gms/Hr Max | 21 Gms/Hr Max |
| Luminous Efficiency | 3.75 Lums Hr/Gms | 3 Lums Hr/Gms |
| As per IS 2449 30% Saving | ||
| Comparison Term | Nutan Deep Lamp | Lamps (Other Models) |
| Kerosene Consumption | 3 to 5 Gms/Hr | 18 to 20 Gms/Hr |
| Luminous Intensity | 1 Lux | 0.4 LUX |
| Luminous Efficiency | 2.78 LUM Hr/Gms | 1.67 LUM Hr/Gms |
| As per IS 9557 | ||
