Design of A Smart Electric Cooking Stove

Abstract

The use of the basic electric stove requires great focus and attention to avoid the burning of food. The stove stays on even when the cook has forgotten to switch it off wasting energy and increasing risk of kitchen fire accidents. This research developed the electric cooking stove through automatic control and response systems. Firstly, a micro controller determines whether there is anything on the heating plate and if there is nothing, it automatically switches off the plate by means of a small-voltage-command relay switch under control of the micro controller. A second function of this design prevents the burning of food during the cooking process that involves boiling. After detecting the burning-temperature the micro controller is also able to detect when the food is about to burn by determining when the water runs out. The stove has an electrical and mechanical system that aids in achieving a fast heat disengagement from the pot, thereby preventing the burning of the food. The research satisfied the 9th Sustainable Development Goal of 2015, thereby contributing towards sustainability.