Portable Smoker

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A recent Finite Element Analysis (FEA) study evaluated the performance of a portable smoker. The research focused on assessing how various design elements affect temperature uniformity and smoke retention within the device. The investigation employed computational modeling to simulate heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and material behavior under different operating conditions. Researchers utilized commercial FEA software to build a detailed digital model of the smoker, incorporating factors such as insulation thickness, ventilation rates, and cooking vessel geometry. Results from the study revealed that optimal temperature uniformity was achieved when the smoker's insulation was increased by 20% and ventilation rates were decreased by 15%. Moreover, simulations showed that using a ceramic cooking vessel resulted in significantly better smoke retention compared to metal vessels.