Kenya Design Project Solar Cooker Erik Gruenes Chuck Frisbie Neil Schlosser Stephen Giardinelli Erik Gruenes Chuck Frisbie Neil Schlosser Stephen Giardinelli EDSGN 100 Section 007 Team 1

Table Of Contents Background Information Task Design Specifiactions Possible Solutions Decision Process Final Design Analysis Conclusion References Questions Background Information Task Design Specifiactions Possible Solutions Decision Process Final Design Analysis Conclusion References Questions

Kenya Labor force: million - 75% are in agriculture - 50% of population unemployed Average income is $2.30 a day Labor force: million - 75% are in agriculture - 50% of population unemployed Average income is $2.30 a day

Background Current standard in cooking is the Jico: –Charcoal –Kerosene –Firewood Requires additional Cost for fuel Jico costs around $2.00 (~4 years) Current standard in cooking is the Jico: –Charcoal –Kerosene –Firewood Requires additional Cost for fuel Jico costs around $2.00 (~4 years)

Our Task Problem - The cooking techniques that exist in Kenya are causing respiratory problems for those who inhabit the homes. Need – A cost effective cooking utensil that with as little emissions as possible. Problem - The cooking techniques that exist in Kenya are causing respiratory problems for those who inhabit the homes. Need – A cost effective cooking utensil that with as little emissions as possible.

Design Specifications Cooking Temperature Minimum : 200 O F Cost : Less than $10 Fuel Source must be versatile Utilize basic, easy to use technology Maintain reliability Cooking Temperature Minimum : 200 O F Cost : Less than $10 Fuel Source must be versatile Utilize basic, easy to use technology Maintain reliability

Possible Solutions Envirofit redesign Anaerobic Digestion Kerosene Stove Chimney Electric Stove Solar Cooker Envirofit redesign Anaerobic Digestion Kerosene Stove Chimney Electric Stove Solar Cooker

Decision Process

Decision Solar Cooker Most cost effective Easiest to produce Easiest to operate No emissions No attached cost Solar Cooker Most cost effective Easiest to produce Easiest to operate No emissions No attached cost

Solar Cooker Design

Analysis The Solar Cooker uses highly reflective surfaces to concentrate heat on the food. Cost Analysis Labor$0.20 Cardboard$0.34 Solar Reflector$0.38 Spray Adhesive$0.90 Oven Bag$0.50 Total$2.32

Solar Energy Benefits Virtually Unlimited Free No Pollution Virtually Unlimited Free No Pollution

Conclusion The solar cooker is the most effective solution to our problem. –Provides a “clean” method cooking –Most cost effective design –No attached cost The solar cooker is the most effective solution to our problem. –Provides a “clean” method cooking –Most cost effective design –No attached cost

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