The
solar baking unit is a scaled up version of the double reflector
box type solar cooler but designed to generate higher stagnant
temperatures suitable for baking purposes. 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 solar baking unit is capable
of maintaining 25 to 30°C higher temperature. It saves
20% time spent in co()king food drying winter and 12-16% of
time during other months. It has thermostat controlled electrical
back up of 1 kW capacity so that proper baking can be continued
even when there is sudden cloudiness while baking is in progress.
It is also suitable as a community cooker for up to 10 persons.
Specifications
Overall Dimensions
Length (mm)
1500
Width (mm)
500
Height (mm)
250
Weight (kg)
29
Cooking capacity
10 persons
Baking capacity (kg/day)
2 in winter and 4 in summer
Time taken in cooking (hrs)
2.0-2.5
Uses
It is used to cook foods and for baking purposes especially
during winter in the northern latitudes of India.
Contact:
Department of Agriculture & Co-operation
Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India
224, Krishi Bhavan,
New Delhi - 110 001.
Tel: 23070306 (O)
The
solar baking unit is a scaled up version of the double reflector
box type solar cooler but designed to generate higher stagnant
temperatures suitable for baking purposes. 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 solar baking unit is capable
of maintaining 25 to 30°C higher temperature. It saves
20% time spent in co()king food drying winter and 12-16% of
time during other months. It has thermostat controlled electrical
back up of 1 kW capacity so that proper baking can be continued
even when there is sudden cloudiness while baking is in progress.
It is also suitable as a community cooker for up to 10 persons.
