Solar Cooking Device for Remote Areas

Abstract

In this report, a solar cooker was designed, developed and tested. The main objective of this project is to optimize the design of box type solar cooking device for better and more efficient performance. The operating parameters for the optimum performance of the solar cooker are evaluated by performing the parametric and necessary CFD analysis. Keeping in view the overall portability of the cooker, a suitable dimensional and heat analysis was also performed for the phase change material and its storage compartment. Based on the optimum design values, a prototype is developed and tested under the climatic conditions of Islamabad, Pakistan. After the successful execution of experimental analysis, it was concluded that the cooking device will work best during the noon time when the incident radiations are at a maximum value. Moreover, a detailed cost and environmental analysis provided a clear picture of Solar Cooker’s impact on carbon emissions and its contribution to the greener atmosphere with a decrease in global warming.