Experimental Analysis Of Solar Energy Concentration And Heat Absorption In A Box-type Solar Cooker Under Varying Conditions

• Author(s):

  Kiran Kawale | Trupti Shinde | Sankalp Barapatre | Tanishka Kedari | Vaishnavi Gite

• Keywords:

  Solar Energy, Box-Type Solar Cooker, Heat Absorption, Solar Radiation, Thermal Efficiency, Reflector Angle, Greenhouse Effect, Renewable Energy, Solar Concentration, Experimental Analysis

• Abstract:

  Solar Energy Is A Great Option For Cooking In An Eco-friendly And Sustainable Way, Especially In Areas With Plenty Of Sunlight. This Paper Talks About An Experiment That Tested How Well A Box-type Solar Cooker Can Collect And Use Solar Energy Under Different Conditions. The Study Looked At How Things Like The Angle Of The Reflector, The Type Of Material Used To Absorb Heat, And Whether The Cooker Has A Clear Cover Affect How Efficiently It Works. A Model Of A Box Solar Cooker Was Made Using Materials That Are Easy To Find Locally. To Understand How Different Factors Influence Heat Collection, Tests Were Done At Different Times. It Was Found That While A Black Surface Is Good At Absorbing Heat, Using Reflective Surfaces Helps Gather More Solar Energy. A Clear Cover Also Helps By Trapping Heat Inside, Like A Greenhouse, Which Makes The Cooker Work Better. Other Things, Like How Hot The Outside Is And How Strong The Sunlight Is, Also Play A Big Role In How Well The Cooker Works.From This Study, It Is Clear That There Is A Great Potential In The Utilization Of Solar Energy As An Alternative Energy Source For Cooking. Experimental Evaluation Based On Various Parameters Is Essential In Improving Cooker Designs. By Comparing Results, It Was Seen That Setting The Reflector At The Right Angle And Improving Insulation Makes The Cooker More Efficient. The Findings From This Study Can Help Improve The Design Of Solar Cookers. Overall, This Study Shows That Solar Energy Has A Lot Of Potential As A Clean And Renewable Energy Source For Cooking. Testing And Looking At Different Factors Is Important For Making Solar Cookers Work Better.

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• Paper id:

  IJSARTV12I6105583

• Published in:

  Volume: 12 Issue: 6 June 2026

• Publication Date:

  2026-06-01

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