Modelling of a hot box solar cooker

Binark, Ahmet Korhan; Turkmen, Nedim

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“…The model is said to be useful in finding several parameters required to cook a given quantity of food in a given climate. Binark and Turkmen [22] report on the analysis of a hotbox solar cooker by using the fourth-order Runge-Kutta method, whereas Garg et al [21] developed a transient behaviour model of a singleglazed hot-box-type solar cooker that enables the temperature of various elements to be predicted.…”

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Performance evaluation of a hot-box reflector solar cooker using a microcontroller-based measurement system

Mukaro

Tinarwo

2008

Int. J. Energy Res.

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SUMMARYThe performance of a low-cost compound box-reflector solar cooker designed and constructed by the department of Mechanical Engineering, at the University of Zimbabwe, was investigated and evaluated using a microcontroller-based measurement system over a period of 3 months. Solar radiation and temperature measurements are sent directly to the computer for monitoring and subsequent analysis using a spreadsheet program. The system is connected to the computer through the RS232 port. Temperature was measured by LM335 temperature sensors, whereas solar radiation was measured by a Kipp & Zonen CM3 thermopile-based pyranometer that was initially calibrated against the Eppley Precision Spectral Pyranometer. Peak temperatures of about 901C for the food can be attained in about 5 h on a clear day in Bindura, Zimbabwe (181S, 311E). A standardized cooking power of 11 W and an overall efficiency of 15% were found for this cooker.

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“…Several computer models have also been developed to predict efficiencies of different types of solar cookers [19][20][21][22]. However, each model is suitable for a specific design.…”

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Performance evaluation of a hot-box reflector solar cooker using a microcontroller-based measurement system

Mukaro

Tinarwo

2008

Int. J. Energy Res.

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“…In the study, there was no agreement between theoretical and experimental results even with the usage of the geometric constants required for the solution to the 4th order Runge-Kutta method used in solving. A novel design of solar cooker in which, the absorber is exposed to solar radiation from the top and the bottom sides was developed; and theoretically and experimentally examined by [11]. In order to direct the radiation to the lower side of the absorber plate, a set of plane diffuse reflectors was utilized.…”

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Performance Evaluation of Solar Cooker Made from Locally Sourced Materials

Adewumi¹,

Tjprc²

2019

IJMPERD

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This study describes the development and performance evaluation of a four reflector solar cooker, which was made from locally sourced materials. Teak wood was used in the construction of the solar box cooker with the dimension × × . The box was lagged, so as to reduce the rate of heat loss and increase the amount of heat generated for the cooking. Experiments were performed on the solar cooker with no reflector, one reflector, two reflectors, three reflectors and four reflectors. Results from the first figure of merits (F 1 ) showed that the solar cooker with two, three and four reflectors are considered grade A solar cooker. The second figure of merit (F 2 ) condition was met only by the solar cooker with four reflectors with its value greater than 0.42. The cooker thermal efficiency increases from 18.72 to 72.22% as the number of reflectors increases. The solar box cooker with four external reflectors was more efficient when compared with others and thus, can be used in cooking and drying of agricultural products.

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“…Additional uses are continually being developed [4]. Solar cookers are used widely in the world, especially in India, Pakistan, and China where the potential of solar energy is very high [5,6].…”

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Theoretical and experimental investigation of a hot box-type solar cooker performance

Özkaymak

2007

Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part A:

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A box-type solar cooker with three reflectors hinged at the top of the cooker was used for the experimental data and a mathematical model. Energy-balance equations were applied to components of the cooker such as absorber plate, cooking vessel, cooking fluid, enclosure air inside the cooker, and glass cover. Then, Cramer's rule was used to solve the equations and build the models. The actual temperature distribution in Karabuk, Turkey recorded on a typical summer day was also calculated by computer simulation using the suggested model. The predicted temperatures agreed with measurements under transient conditions within about 3.2 8C for absorber plate, until the boiling point of water was reached, to þ1.8 8C for enclosure air, and within +2.5 8C for cooking fluid. Good agreement between experimental and theoretical results was observed.

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Modelling of a hot box solar cooker

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Performance evaluation of a hot-box reflector solar cooker using a microcontroller-based measurement system

Performance evaluation of a hot-box reflector solar cooker using a microcontroller-based measurement system

Performance Evaluation of Solar Cooker Made from Locally Sourced Materials

Theoretical and experimental investigation of a hot box-type solar cooker performance

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