Designing Texas-style offset smoker

[EngrSmokerDesigner]

Hey everyone,
I'm part of an engineering team in a Canadian university and we're tasked with creating (ideally the best) Texas-style offset smoker. We're new to smoking, and would appreciate it if people can share their experiences about shortcomings of current models (uneven cooking temperatures for example).

What makes a good smoker?
What should we absolutely know about smoking as designers?

 

[EngrSmokerDesigner]

Hey everyone,
I'm part of an engineering team in a Canadian university and we're tasked with creating (ideally the best) Texas-style offset smoker. We're new to smoking, and would appreciate it if people can share their experiences about shortcomings of current models (uneven cooking temperatures for example).

What makes a good smoker?
What should we absolutely know about smoking as designers?

So far we plan on repurposing a 35lb propane tank for our design and will incorporate a tuning plate or baffles.

 

[BigW.]

Welcome, good luck with your build. There is a smoker builder forum that may help you. Here is a good start from a deceased member here.

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[Danblacksher]

With a tank that small I would suggest you use this pattern for bringing the smoke into the cooking chamber. its about cooking top down for Texas style and this modification on mine and it has been incredible!

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