In our design,
the focus point
of the suns
rays comes
together at
about thirty
centimeter
above the
middle , or
bottom, of the
parabola.
Heat Absorption
Black and thin
metal cooking pot.
Dark colors (Black)
absorb heat well.
Thin metal pot
Can transfer the
heat more quickly
and evenly to the
food.
Insulation
The sides and bottom of 2in1
Sunbrella greenhouse box are
insulated by using Aluminium foil to
retain cooking heat. Silver colors can
reflect the suns energy away.
Most of the radiant heat given off by
the warm pots within the solar box is
reflected from the foil and glass back
The basic principles -
C.A.R.E.S.
Collect the light
Absorb the light
Retain the heat
Ease and Efficiency
Safety
C: Collect the Light
Collect the sunlight using reflectors with
an approximately 400 square inch opening
(20x20)
Easy way to measure: the minimum
opening of the cooker needs to be the
diameter of an adults arm
Reflective surface materials include:
aluminum, Mylar, aluminized Mylar of any
thickness, aluminum or chromium paint
(Note: mirror like reflectors can lead to
eye damage)
A: Absorb the light
Absorb the light paint the pot
matte black or another dark color to
absorb the heat
Pots can also be elevated by a wire
base or posts, allowing the bottom of
the pots to collect sunlight
R: Retain the Heat
Retain the heat hot vessels lose
their heat to the air quickly so they
need to be covered
Cover with plastic, glass, Plexiglas,
or tempered glass
A tight lid will trap steam and speed
up cooking Ex: Canning jars work
like inexpensive pressure cookers
E: Ease and Efficiency