Design, Development and Deployment of Low Impact Solar Ovens for Impoverished Populations

Brian K. Thorn; Andres L. Carrano; Christopher R. Wood; Carlos R. Plaz

Design, Development and Deployment of Low Impact Solar Ovens for Impoverished Populations

Brian K. Thorn, Andres L. Carrano, Christopher R. Wood, Carlos R. Plaz

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Abstract

The objective of this work was to design and develop an effective multifunctional solar oven that can be mass produced with minimal environmental impact and feasible for distribution to low-income populations at low cost using the capital, labor, and materials that are typically available in developing areas of Latin America. Following a phase/gate methodology, a team gathered information from a rural community in Venezuela, and tested several designs balancing cost, performance, and environmental impact. This paper describes the entire design process. The Life Cycle Assessment section describes the environmental impacts associated with the manufacturing and retirement of the ovens. This work earned a first prize award in the EPA P3 Competition, 2005.

Original language	American English
State	Published - May 2006
Externally published	Yes
Event	Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC) - Vancouver, B.C., Canada Duration: May 1 2008 → …

Conference

Conference	Industrial Engineering Research Conference (IERC)
Period	5/1/08 → …

Keywords

Design
Development
Deployment
Low impact solar ovens
Impoverished populations
Solar cooking

Disciplines

Engineering

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Design, Development and Deployment of Low Impact Solar Ovens for Impoverished Populations

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