SOLAR OVEN

Sociocultural Education

Prof. Beatriz Manjarrez Ramos

Members: Llanez Salazar Evelyn Amairany, Cerda Collin Luna

Jazmín, Figueroa Valenzuela José Leonardo, Aguilar Solorio
Ángel Armando, Marmolejo Felix Jared Antonio

Date: 27/02/2024 Guaymas, Sonora, México.

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ÍNDICE
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM OR NEED..................................................................................3
GENERAL OBJECTIVE....................................................................................................................4
PARTICULAR OBECTIVES..............................................................................................................5
JUSTIFICATION.............................................................................................................................6
SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS............................................................................................................7
Scope........................................................................................................................................7
Limitations...............................................................................................................................7

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 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM OR NEED
Emissions from gas furnaces contain many potentially harmful substances, such as
formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide, but two gases, nitrogen dioxide and methane,
are of particular concern. Nitrogen dioxide is released when fossil fuels, including oil and
natural gas, are burned at high temperatures, is better known as a component of smog.
indoors, it can irritate the lungs and airways and cause respiratory infections, increased
sensitivity to allergens, and asthma in children. The burning of these fossil fuels and biomass
indoors for cooking can cause poor air quality, which in turn is harmful to the environment and
increases the risk of respiratory diseases and other health problems.
Methane is another concern. Gas stoves emit methane gas, a potential greenhouse gas, even
when they are off. This leak is not trivial. Scientists estimate that leakage from homes with gas
stoves has the same impact on the climate as the carbon dioxide emissions of 500,000 cars a
year. Therefore, our alternative solar ovens, by not generating harmful emissions during
cooking, can improve air quality and reduce people's exposure to toxic substances.

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 GENERAL OBJECTIVE
Creating a furnace that works through solar radiation that is effective, with which is achieved
the reduction of gaseous fuels. in order to try to achieve a reduction of gaseous emissions by
helping the environmental impact produced by these.

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 PARTICULAR OBECTIVES
Get positive results by creating this solar furnace, which does not use gases. The desired
results are to reduce the emission of cooking gases from a non-specific population in order to
make known the effectiveness of the project and whether it could be carried out on a mass
scale in order to help achieve greater results in the population.

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 JUSTIFICATION
The solar oven is a device that is made in order to save energy, can replace the grills or even
the stove and avoids the use of hydrocarbons that highly pollute the earth causing greenhouse
effect and other pollutants. It seeks to lower carbon emissions, through the promotion of a
sustainable idea with which we can have a significant change in the bad actions we do day by
day polluting the planet. This project would be helping the earth, as well as saving human lives,
since the emissions of these gases when using the kitchen are toxic to human health.

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 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS
Scope:
Sustainability: It uses a renewable and clean energy source, making it environmentally friendly
and a sustainable choice for cooking.
Low operating cost: Once built, a solar furnace does not require additional fuel, which can
reduce costs in the long run.
Accessibility: It can be used in areas where there is no access to electricity or gas, making it a
viable option for rural or developing communities.
Versatility: Can be used to cook a variety of foods, from boiling water to baking bread and
cooking meat.
Safety: By not relying on flammable fuels such as gas or firewood, solar stoves can be safer to
use, especially in fire-prone areas.

Limitations:
Dependence on sunlight: The efficiency of a solar furnace is directly related to the availability
of sunlight. On cloudy days or at night, their performance may be limited or nonexistent.
Cooking Time: The time required to cook food in a solar oven may be longer compared to
conventional cooking methods, especially for dishes that require high temperatures or fast
cooking.
Climate Limitations: In areas with extreme weather conditions, such as very low or high
temperatures, the efficiency of a solar furnace may decrease significantly.
Space and portability: Some solar furnaces may be bulky and difficult to transport, which may
limit their use in certain situations, such as camping trips or emergencies.
Need for Adjustment: Users may need some training or adjustment to effectively use a solar
furnace, especially in terms of proper sun orientation and temperature adjustment.
Despite these limitations, solar ovens remain a promising option for sustainable and
economical cooking in many parts of the world.