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===Description=== |
===Description=== |
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| + | The '''sunflower concentrator''' is a folding hexagonal reflective panel that is able to rotate on a vertical plane. It forms part of an inverted open pyramid with a fixed focus. The panel is joined to the wooden base by an axle system that allows it to follow the sun. Accessories needed: UV resistant polypropylene bags and a rack in which to place a black container. On a sunny day it is possible to reach temperatures of between 100 and 160º C. |
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===Materials=== |
===Materials=== |
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| + | Hexagonal wooden base with aluminium laminate surface. Two adjustable supports for the axle steel cable and washers to make the axle plastic or cardboard panel, covered in reflective material such as aluminium foil, in six trapezoid sections velcro to join the sections and form a panel. |
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===Dimensions/Weight=== |
===Dimensions/Weight=== |
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| + | Dimensions: |
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| + | *Base: 22 cm x 22 cm |
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| + | *Height: 25 cm |
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| + | Weight: 1.5 kg |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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| + | * http://www.terra.org/html/s/sol/cocina/directorio/fichaen.php?id=69 |
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==Contact== |
==Contact== |
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| + | [[Rodrigo Carpio]]<br> |
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| + | POB 0101607<br> |
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| + | Cuenca<br> |
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| + | [[Ecuador]] |
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| + | Tel. +593 7 2881501 |
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| + | Email: [mailto:intiuma@gmail.com intiuma@gmail.com] |
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[[Category:Solar cooker designs]] |
[[Category:Solar cooker designs]] |
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Revision as of 18:20, 22 July 2009
Description
The sunflower concentrator is a folding hexagonal reflective panel that is able to rotate on a vertical plane. It forms part of an inverted open pyramid with a fixed focus. The panel is joined to the wooden base by an axle system that allows it to follow the sun. Accessories needed: UV resistant polypropylene bags and a rack in which to place a black container. On a sunny day it is possible to reach temperatures of between 100 and 160º C.
Materials
Hexagonal wooden base with aluminium laminate surface. Two adjustable supports for the axle steel cable and washers to make the axle plastic or cardboard panel, covered in reflective material such as aluminium foil, in six trapezoid sections velcro to join the sections and form a panel.
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions:
- Base: 22 cm x 22 cm
- Height: 25 cm
Weight: 1.5 kg
See also
External links
Contact
Rodrigo Carpio
POB 0101607
Cuenca
Ecuador
Tel. +593 7 2881501
Email: intiuma@gmail.com