Double Reflector Box Type Solar Cooker

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Description

In order to increase the solar radiation entering the hot box, additional reflectors have been incorporated to reduce the cooking time. In this cooker, twin reflector mirrors (unbreakable acrylic mirror) are fixed. It is effective in central and North India especially in winter season. It is useful for cooking food and baking. As compared to the box type solar cooker with one mirror available in the market, the twin reflector box type cooker is capable of maintaining 25 to 30°C higher temperature. It saves 20% time spent in cooking food drying winter and 12- 16% of time during other months.


Overall Dimensions  
Length (mm) 600
Width (mm) 500
Height (mm) 250
Weight (kg) Cooking 19
Cooking capacitylime 4-5 persons
Time taken in cooking (hrs) 2.0-2.5

Uses

It is used to cook foods and for baking purposes especiallyluring winter in the northern latitudes of India.


For further information please contact

Department of Agriculture & Co-operation
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
224, Krishi Bhavan,
New Delhi - 110 001.
Tel: 23070306 (O)