In this context, a new project has been added to those currently underway at our university: a study has been launched to develop a “smart kitchen hood” that will allow for easier breathing in kitchens.
A master's thesis, titled "Development of a Fuzzy Logic-Based Closed-Loop Control and Warning System for Kitchen Hoods," is being conducted by our Energy Systems Engineering Department student, Abdurrahman Emekçi, under the academic supervision of faculty member Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Işık, and with the support of E-Chip Teknoloji Firm located within Çorum Teknokent.
The study, which is also supported under the TÜBİTAK-2210-D Domestic Graduate Scholarship Program for Industry, aims to develop a smart device expected to improve air quality in kitchens.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mehmet Fatih Işık stated that the stage setting on the control panel of kitchen hoods currently in use is done manually by the user. Consequently, due to user errors, the desired level of air quality cannot always be achieved.
Highlighting that misuse of kitchen hoods leads to efficiency and energy loss, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Işık said, "Within the scope of our study, a smart device that can autonomously control itself according to ambient conditions, unlike traditional hoods, will be produced. These devices will work autonomously to provide the most optimal environmental conditions required for humans."
"An End to Frying and Food Odors"
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Işık noted that 6 different sensors—including carbon monoxide, air quality, hydrogen, LPG-propane gas, humidity-temperature, and a chimney sensor—will be placed on the kitchen hood, stating:
"The data obtained from these sensors will be processed using fuzzy logic, and the hood motor speed will be adjusted accordingly. A chimney control system will also be implemented. This will allow the status of the chimney's airflow to be controlled. As a result, human comfort in the kitchen will be maximized. An end will be put to frying and food odors. Since the hood will operate automatically based on the situation, it will be possible to achieve the most ideal air quality."
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Işık announced that the smart hood will be developed within a six-month period, after which the testing phase will begin, and the study is planned to be completed.
