German pioneers solar cooking reflectors in Mexico

German pioneers solar cooking reflectors in Mexico

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Science, Physics, Geography

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial introduces Wolfgang Schaeffler's innovative reflectors, capable of generating temperatures up to 1020 degrees Celsius. The system uses a primary and secondary reflector to concentrate sunlight, which is then absorbed and transformed into heat. A tracking device ensures the reflectors follow the sun's movement, while telescopic clamps allow for seasonal adjustments. The panel is designed from a section of a paraboloid and is adjusted seasonally, with specific angles for equinox, summer, and winter in the northern hemisphere.

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What adjustments are made to the reflector during different seasons?

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At what angle is the reflector positioned in the northern hemisphere during equinox?

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