DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF PORTABLE BARBECUE GRILL

THE use of a grill is to grill any type of food, for example, meat and so on. Grilling is a cooking method that uses dry heat, either through an open flame, fire, or other heat sources.The Portable Barbecue Grill is a product designed for grilling use, especially for outdoor activities such as camping, picnics, and so on. Conventional grills on the market are often large, cumbersome, and produce a significant amount of smoke, making them less suitable for portable or environmentally friendly use. This project aims to address these limitations by developing a compact, versatile, and low-emission portable barbecue grill. Built from mild steel for durability and heat efficiency, the grill has dimensions of 505 mm x 400 mm x 380 mm and offers three different cooking concepts: traditional grilling, smoking, and rolling, meeting various user needs. This project includes a user acceptance study conducted with nine respondents, consisting of members of the public. Data shows a high level of satisfaction, with 88.9% of respondents supporting the multifunctionality and portability of the grill. Additionally, 100% of respondents acknowledged its efficient design for space-saving storage, highlighting its practicality for outdoor enthusiasts. The design of the grill not only facilitates outdoor cooking but also promotes sustainability by reducing smoke emissions, in line with the Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). The SDG 7, which is affordable and clean energy. Charcoal is always more sustainable compared to fossil fuels like coal and natural gas, even though the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) released during cooking is slightly higher. This is because the carbon atoms in the CO2 released were absorbed by the wood from CO2 during the tree’s lifetime, making charcoal ‘carbon neutral’. In conclusion, this Portable Barbecue Grill is versatile and portable, combining three cooking concepts (grilling, smoking, and rolling). This project is also environmentally friendly and user-friendly, meeting the needs of users. All of the goals were accomplished in the successful development of this portable barbecue grill’s design and operation. The following characteristics of this portable barbecue grill include its portability, the rolling rod’s successful manual operation, its ability to lower smoke emissions, its ability to execute many grilling techniques, including rolling, smoke, and grilling, and its ease of cleaning and storage. Based on the findings of the conducted study, there are several suggestions to improve the design of the portable barbecue grill. One of them is by installing a smoke extractor that can more effectively reduce smoke emissions. In addition, the design of this grill can also be improved in terms of functionality by making the rolling rod semi-auto or automatic. In addition, a sound element as a notification for the user can also be added, which serves to inform that the temperature has reached the setting level. The conclusion that can be drawn is that this grill project can help and have a positive impact on the community. This is because a grill is one of the tools that will be used when engaging in activities such as picnicking and camping. Improvements have been implemented with a combination of three grilling methods such as regular grilling, smoke, and rolling.