IDCOL and chemical engineering department of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology unveiled on Monday IDCOL-DChE, BUET ICS Laboratory at BUET premises in the capital, said a press release.
IDCOL executive director and chief executive officer Alamgir Morshed, renewable energy head Md Enamul Karim Pavel and BUET professors Shoeb Ahmed, Md Mominur Rahman, along with faculty members, students and senior officials from both institutions were present in the inauguration ceremony.
The laboratory鈥檚 primary focus is to assess particulate and gaseous air pollutant emissions, energy efficiency, safety and durability of cookstoves following ISO19867-1:2018 Harmonised Laboratory Test Protocols for Clean cookstoves and clean cooking solutions.
This collaboration between IDCOL and BUET aims to address the critical need for a globally recognised testing facility. Once ISO-certified, the lab will facilitate carbon credit registration for clean cooking projects in Bangladesh.
This endeavour marks a significant achievement within IDCOL鈥檚 Improved Cook Stove Programme, dedicated to reducing indoor air pollution, enhancing public health and curbing carbon emissions.
Since its launch in 2013, the program has successfully distributed over 4 million ICS units in rural households nationwide.
Alamgir Morshed said, 鈥楾he inauguration of this laboratory signifies a pivotal step towards providing cleaner, safer and more efficient cooking solutions for countless households. It underscores our dedication to innovation, collaboration, and climate resilience.鈥�
Shoeb Ahmed shared, 鈥榃e take pride in our partnership with IDCOL to establish this vital infrastructure. Beyond testing and certification, the lab will promote research and skill development in clean energy technologies.鈥�
