Experimental investigations on the performance of solar cooker using nichrome heating coil—Photovoltaic with microcontroller <scp>PIC 16F877A</scp>

Prabu, Arulraj Simon; Chithambaram, V.; Muthucumaraswamy, R.; Shanmugan, S.

doi:10.1002/ep.14028

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“…In conventional heat transfer fluids, nanofluids are created by scattering and steadily suspending nanoparticles, whose size in typically in the range of 1 to 100 nm [14]. Researchers demonstrated that nanofluids have superior heat conductivity and stronger convective heat transfer capability than base fluids through their usage in solar cooker applications [7,[15][16][17]. Many studies investigated the nanofluid-based PTC experimentally and numerically.…”

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Thermal Performance Analysis of an Indirect Solar Cooker Using a Graphene Oxide Nanofluid

Shaaban,

Abdel-Salam,

Farroh

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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Solar energy has become an energy source for a wide range of uses, including in solar cookers, due to its availability, cleanliness, environmental friendliness, and sustainability. In this study, an indirect solar cooker was investigated by measuring its thermal performance using a Graphene Oxide (GO) nanofluid. Water, GO (250 ppm)-water, and GO (500 ppm)-water were used as heat transfer fluids. The experimental set-up consisted of the cooking part and a solar collector, which are the two essential elements in indirect solar cookers. The cooking part was a wooden box solar cooker, and the parabolic trough solar collector was a polished stainless steel structure. The solar cooker was assessed using the stagnation test and load test as well as energy and exergy measurements. According to the test results, the averaged F1 was 0.1 for the base fluid water, 0.11 for GO (250 ppm)-water, and 0.13 for GO (500 ppm)-water. In addition, using a GO nanofluid instead of water in the solar cooker, the system’s thermal performance, energy, and exergy efficiency were improved. The use of the GO (250 ppm)-water and GO (500 ppm)-water nanofluids instead of water in the system improved the overall energy efficiency of the system by 3.3 and 4.2%. Moreover, using GO (500 ppm)-water allowed for achieving superior performance.

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Thermal Performance Analysis of an Indirect Solar Cooker Using a Graphene Oxide Nanofluid

Shaaban,

Abdel-Salam,

Farroh

et al. 2024

Sustainability

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“…When this is not the case, the Direct Current (DC) produced by the panels is usually directly consumed, sparing the inverter, e.g., Simon Prabu [28], and Atmane [29] among others. There are commercial devices that rely on charging a local battery for later use while eventually supplying a load.…”

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Solar Photovoltaic Cooker with No Electronics or Battery

Lecuona-Neumann,

Nogueira-Goriba,

Famiglietti

et al. 2024

Energies

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The paper offers innovative cooking utensil designs for remote, isolated, and even peri-urban communities at a low price, with high reliability and simple construction. It can alleviate energy poverty and improve food security. This utensil uses only local solar energy directly and allows comfortable indoor cooking. This paper provides the design principles of a solar cooker/frying pan or generic heater, based on a PV panel or a plurality of them, which are directly connected to a plurality of Positive Thermal Coefficient (PTC) resistors to match the power. PTCs are nowadays produced in massive quantities and are widely available at low cost. The proposed device does not require an electronic controller or a battery for its operation. The aim is for family use, although the design can be easily scaled to a larger size or power, maintaining its simplicity. Electric heating inside or attached to the cooking pot, plus the temperature self-limiting effect of PTCs, allows for thermally insulating the cooking pot from its outside using ordinary materials. Insulation enhances energy efficiency during cooking and keeps cooked food warm for a long time. Clean development would receive a significant impulse with its application. A simple mathematical model describes its functioning and states guidelines for adequate design. Its results indicate a successful proof of concept and high efficiency both for water and oil as representatives of cooking.

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Experimental investigation and economically productivity improvement analysis on single slope solar still from Ricinus Communis leaves with Ag nanoparticles doped phase change materials

Ellappan

Madhavan

2023

Solar Energy

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Experimental investigations on the performance of solar cooker using nichrome heating coil—Photovoltaic with microcontroller PIC 16F877A

Cited by 6 publications

References 25 publications

Thermal Performance Analysis of an Indirect Solar Cooker Using a Graphene Oxide Nanofluid

Thermal Performance Analysis of an Indirect Solar Cooker Using a Graphene Oxide Nanofluid

Solar Photovoltaic Cooker with No Electronics or Battery

Experimental investigation and economically productivity improvement analysis on single slope solar still from Ricinus Communis leaves with Ag nanoparticles doped phase change materials

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