Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
3. Uluslararası Mühendislik, Tasarım ve Yenilikçi Yaklaşımlar Sempozyumu, Sinop, Türkiye, 24 - 25 Aralık 2025, ss.64, (Özet Bildiri)
This study presents the development of a compact Flameless Heating Kit designed to heat ready-to-eat meals safely and rapidly without the need for any external heat source. The motivation behind the design stems from the demand for a practical, hygienic, and reliable hot-meal solution in environments where conventional cooking methods are unavailable, such as camping areas, military operations, and emergency or disaster zones. Many existing flameless heating systems require additional steps including assembling multiple components, adding water, or activating pull-cord mechanisms, which introduce challenges such as spillage, mechanical failure, and reduced usability. The proposed design addresses these limitations by integrating all essential components into a single, self-contained unit.The Flameless Heating Kit operates based on an exothermic reaction mechanism capable of heating meals within approximately 5–8 minutes. The system features a novel single-step activation method: when the user rotates the activation knob, an internal cutting element pierces the liquid pouch; the released liquid then interacts with a specialized chemical powder located at the base of the container. This reaction produces heat without requiring any external water supply. The reaction is formulated to avoid unpleasant odors, and the rotating activation structure minimizes the risk of food spillage, ensuring safe and user-friendly operation. Findings indicate that the developed system provides significant advantages compared to similar technologies, including enhanced compactness, built-in water supply, single-motion activation, and reduced operational risks. Inspired by the intuitive action of turning on a stove burner, the rotational activation design enhances user experience and improves the product’s ergonomic and intuitive qualities. In conclusion, the Flameless Heating Kit offers a practical, durable, and userfriendly solution for obtaining hot meals under field conditions. The proposed design introduces a novel approach to ready-meal heating technologies and contributes to safer and more efficient food-heating mechanisms for mobile and emergency applications.