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Most solar oven manufacturer's don't seem to provide an ['''Oven Temperature versus Time Of Day'''] Plot. This is would be a big help to any prospective user of a solar oven. You have probably seen articles on ['''when'''] to start cooking and ['''how long'''] to cook. You might wonder... how the author of the article got their information. I built a solar oven and decided to do a field test run by recording data of the oven temperature at various random times of the day. This wiki article shows what data I recorded, the time of day, temperature, and cloud effects. |
Most solar oven manufacturer's don't seem to provide an ['''Oven Temperature versus Time Of Day'''] Plot. This is would be a big help to any prospective user of a solar oven. You have probably seen articles on ['''when'''] to start cooking and ['''how long'''] to cook. You might wonder... how the author of the article got their information. I built a solar oven and decided to do a field test run by recording data of the oven temperature at various random times of the day. This wiki article shows what data I recorded, the time of day, temperature, and cloud effects. |
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+ | '''TEST NOTE''': The Oven for this test was empty, except for a black aluminum pot. Not food was placed inside the oven. This was a dry run test. |
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Degree F ('''Vertical Axis''') versus Time of Day ('''Horizontal Axis 24 HR Time'''). |
Degree F ('''Vertical Axis''') versus Time of Day ('''Horizontal Axis 24 HR Time'''). |
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'''Skies''': Mostly Clear with some very thin high haze clouds which caused the UV index to drop. '''The UV index for Dec 23rd was 2'''. |
'''Skies''': Mostly Clear with some very thin high haze clouds which caused the UV index to drop. '''The UV index for Dec 23rd was 2'''. |
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− | '''Humidity''': approx. 42% |
+ | '''Humidity''': approx. 42% (High humidity reduces UV. Best when humidity is below 15%) |
'''Sun Angle From Horizon''': approx. 28 degrees |
'''Sun Angle From Horizon''': approx. 28 degrees |
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[http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:_6fH1y0wffkJ:web1.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/TUS:9%3Ffrom%3Dhrly_topnav_business+uv+index+dec+23+tucson&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us Weather Data Tucson, Dec 23rd, 2009][[File:Dec_23_2009_weather_data.jpg|thumb|left|Dec 23rd Weather Data]] |
[http://74.125.95.132/search?q=cache:_6fH1y0wffkJ:web1.weather.com/outlook/travel/businesstraveler/local/TUS:9%3Ffrom%3Dhrly_topnav_business+uv+index+dec+23+tucson&cd=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us Weather Data Tucson, Dec 23rd, 2009][[File:Dec_23_2009_weather_data.jpg|thumb|left|Dec 23rd Weather Data]] |
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Date: December 23rd, 2009 |
Date: December 23rd, 2009 |
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W: 110deg 59.945 min.: |
W: 110deg 59.945 min.: |
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==Oven Construction== |
==Oven Construction== |
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==Basic Initial Construction== |
==Basic Initial Construction== |
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==Raw Data== |
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==Picture of Completed Box Solar Oven== |
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Revision as of 04:22, 12 April 2015
Most solar oven manufacturer's don't seem to provide an [Oven Temperature versus Time Of Day] Plot. This is would be a big help to any prospective user of a solar oven. You have probably seen articles on [when] to start cooking and [how long] to cook. You might wonder... how the author of the article got their information. I built a solar oven and decided to do a field test run by recording data of the oven temperature at various random times of the day. This wiki article shows what data I recorded, the time of day, temperature, and cloud effects.
TEST NOTE: The Oven for this test was empty, except for a black aluminum pot. Not food was placed inside the oven. This was a dry run test.
Degree F (Vertical Axis) versus Time of Day (Horizontal Axis 24 HR Time).
Min Oven Temp: 100 F.
Max Oven Temp: 264F. (UV Index for Dec 23rd was 2 at 2:25PM MT)
Outside Temperature: 41 degree F at 10am to 50 degree F at 3pm.
Wind Speed: 10 to 15 mph gusts.
Skies: Mostly Clear with some very thin high haze clouds which caused the UV index to drop. The UV index for Dec 23rd was 2.
Humidity: approx. 42% (High humidity reduces UV. Best when humidity is below 15%)
Sun Angle From Horizon: approx. 28 degrees
Weather Data Tucson, Dec 23rd, 2009
GPS Data
Date: December 23rd, 2009
Elevation 2500 Feet Above Sea Level.
N: 32deg 12.844 min.
W: 110deg 59.945 min.:
Note: Dips in temperature are due to clouds blocking sun for short periods of time.
Oven Construction
- Corrugated cardboard packing boxes from Home Depot.
- Each section of the oven cut from boxes using a utility knife.
- Inner box and outer box separated by R-Tech Firm Foam commercial insulation. (approx 2 inches)
- Bottom of oven includes 1.5 inch of R-Tech Firm Foam commercial insulation as well.
- Solar Entry: Dual pane glass 3/32" thickness, separated by 1/4".
- Reflectors are simple Aluminum Foil sheets glued to cardboard panels:
Basic Initial Construction
Raw Data
Time(24HR) | Temp |
1005 | 100 |
1014 | 120 |
1020 | 125 |
1038 | 145 |
1052 | 175 |
1056 | 200 |
1059 | 210 |
1100 | 220 |
1105 | 225 |
1108 | 226 |
1112 | 230 |
1124 | 230 |
1128 | 220 |
1131 | 205 |
1135 | 200 |
1140 | 205 |
1145 | 230 |
1148 | 235 |
1155 | 240 |
1205 | 235 |
1218 | 249 |
1220 | 250 |
1227 | 252 |
1238 | 250 |
1255 | 250 |
1312 | 251 |
1331 | 252 |
1337 | 255 |
1400 | 260 |
1410 | 261 |
1420 | 264 |
1440 | 264 |
1451 | 261 |
1456 | 251 |
1504 | 251 |
1516 | 249 |
1522 | 240 |
1530 | 242 |
Picture of Completed Box Solar Oven
Interior Cooking Space Dimensions: 15" X 11.125" X 9.25"