Kenya Design Project Solar Cooker

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

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

3. Kenya • Labor force: 17.37 million - 75% are in agriculture - 50% of population unemployed • Average income is $2.30 a day

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

5. 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.

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

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

8. Decision Process

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

11. Solar Cooker Design

12. Analysis • The Solar Cooker uses highly reflective surfaces to concentrate heat on the food.

13. Solar Energy Benefits • Virtually Unlimited • Free • No Pollution

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

15. References • Pricing • http://packagingandfastening.com/box_staples_wide_carton_staples.htm • http://www.radiantguard.com/premium-radiant-barrier-1000sf.aspx • Http://www.uline.com/BL_8050/3M_Aerosals

16. Questions?