Ulaanbaatar
Foreign students testing improved insulation and energy-efficient heaters
Society
Ulaanbaatar
/MONTSAME/ On March 29, Prime Minister U.Khurelsukh received MP N.Uchral and
instructors and students of Brigham Young University of the United States and representatives
of Deseret International Charities.
The
delegates introduced a project ‘New Home’ which is being implemented backing
the Government policy to reduce air pollution in Ulaanbaatar city. The students are testing improved insulation of Mongolian ger and newly invented energy-efficient
heater.
It is
verified that it is possible to decline energy consumption 5 times and provide
Mongolian ger with constant heat with 1.5 kW energy by improving its insulation. Most
importantly, it is possible to fully eliminate use of raw coal. The
students are also building 53 square meter house, shaped like Mongolian ger for testing the insulation and the heater. The result will be introduced to the Government
of Mongolia by testing it in over 100 households in ger area of Songinokhairkhan district for a year, said project
leader and professor of Brigham Young University Brain Mazze.
"Everyone’s engagement is crucial to stop air pollution in Ulaanbaatar city. I am thankful to you on introducing advanced technologies when the Government banned consumption of raw coal starting from May 15, 2019. The Government will support your work if it is proven effective,” said the Prime Minister.
