A New Approach for Infrared Temperature Measurement Sensor Systems and Temperature Control for Domestic Induction Hobs

The accurate measurement of cooking vessel temperatures in induction hobs is crucial for ensuring optimal cooking performance and safety. To achieve this, improvements in existing measurement methods such as thermocouples, thermistors, and infrared (IR) temperature sensors are being explored. Howeve...

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Main Authors: Hakan Altuntaş, Mehmet Selçuk Arslan
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Published: MDPI AG 2025-01-01
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description The accurate measurement of cooking vessel temperatures in induction hobs is crucial for ensuring optimal cooking performance and safety. To achieve this, improvements in existing measurement methods such as thermocouples, thermistors, and infrared (IR) temperature sensors are being explored. However, traditional IR sensors are sensitive to interference from the heated glass ceramic, severely affecting accuracy. This challenge is addressed by introducing a new sensor system with an optical filter designed to match the glass ceramic’s optical characteristics. The theoretical model presented here proposes the separation of the total radiation reaching the IR sensor into components emitted by the cooking vessel and the glass ceramic. However, the radiation component originating from the glass ceramic mentioned here is significantly higher than the radiation component of the cooking vessel, which creates difficulties in measuring the temperature of the cooking vessel. Simulations and real cooking experiments validate the model and demonstrate that the optic filter significantly increases the contribution of pot radiation to the sensor measurement. This causes a more accurate reflection of the actual cooking vessel temperature, leading to improved temperature control and enhanced cooking experiences in domestic induction hob appliances. This research contributes to the field by innovatively addressing challenges in real-time temperature control for induction cooking appliances. The elimination of pot dependence and improved accuracy have significant implications for cooking efficiency, safety and food quality.
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spelling doaj-art-d25e75cec0ac468399da880ae32422852025-01-10T13:21:19ZengMDPI AGSensors1424-82202025-01-0125123510.3390/s25010235A New Approach for Infrared Temperature Measurement Sensor Systems and Temperature Control for Domestic Induction HobsHakan Altuntaş0Mehmet Selçuk Arslan1Central R&D Department, Beko Corporate, Tuzla, Istanbul 34950, TürkiyeMechatronics Engineering Department, Yıldız Technical University, Besiktas, Istanbul 34349, TürkiyeThe accurate measurement of cooking vessel temperatures in induction hobs is crucial for ensuring optimal cooking performance and safety. To achieve this, improvements in existing measurement methods such as thermocouples, thermistors, and infrared (IR) temperature sensors are being explored. However, traditional IR sensors are sensitive to interference from the heated glass ceramic, severely affecting accuracy. This challenge is addressed by introducing a new sensor system with an optical filter designed to match the glass ceramic’s optical characteristics. The theoretical model presented here proposes the separation of the total radiation reaching the IR sensor into components emitted by the cooking vessel and the glass ceramic. However, the radiation component originating from the glass ceramic mentioned here is significantly higher than the radiation component of the cooking vessel, which creates difficulties in measuring the temperature of the cooking vessel. Simulations and real cooking experiments validate the model and demonstrate that the optic filter significantly increases the contribution of pot radiation to the sensor measurement. This causes a more accurate reflection of the actual cooking vessel temperature, leading to improved temperature control and enhanced cooking experiences in domestic induction hob appliances. This research contributes to the field by innovatively addressing challenges in real-time temperature control for induction cooking appliances. The elimination of pot dependence and improved accuracy have significant implications for cooking efficiency, safety and food quality.https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/1/235home appliancesinduction heatinginduction hobsinfrared temperature sensornon-contact temperature measurementradiation theory
spellingShingle Hakan Altuntaş
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A New Approach for Infrared Temperature Measurement Sensor Systems and Temperature Control for Domestic Induction Hobs
Sensors
home appliances
induction heating
induction hobs
infrared temperature sensor
non-contact temperature measurement
radiation theory
title A New Approach for Infrared Temperature Measurement Sensor Systems and Temperature Control for Domestic Induction Hobs
title_full A New Approach for Infrared Temperature Measurement Sensor Systems and Temperature Control for Domestic Induction Hobs
title_fullStr A New Approach for Infrared Temperature Measurement Sensor Systems and Temperature Control for Domestic Induction Hobs
title_full_unstemmed A New Approach for Infrared Temperature Measurement Sensor Systems and Temperature Control for Domestic Induction Hobs
title_short A New Approach for Infrared Temperature Measurement Sensor Systems and Temperature Control for Domestic Induction Hobs
title_sort new approach for infrared temperature measurement sensor systems and temperature control for domestic induction hobs
topic home appliances
induction heating
induction hobs
infrared temperature sensor
non-contact temperature measurement
radiation theory
url https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/25/1/235
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