• Heater Power Optimization: Developed an advanced power distribution system across three independent heater circuits to enhance overall cooking performance and energy efficiency
• Temperature Uniformity: Improved temperature consistency throughout the oven cavity by dynamically adjusting heater cycling patterns to maintain even heat distribution
• Collaborative Controls Development: Worked closely with the control systems team to design, implement, and validate new algorithms, ensuring precise data collection and control for optimal heater performance across all cooking functions
• Custom Test Setup: Designed and wired a custom test setup using four variacs to control voltage for three heater banks and the motor, creating a safe and efficient wiring schematic for all components
• Thermostat Control: Programmed and implemented an external digital thermostat to monitor and control power cycling for each heater circuit, optimizing heating performance
• Power Management: Managed overall system power usage, manually setting variac wattage to maximize performance while ensuring power draw stayed within the 1800W outlet limit
• Iterative Testing: Conducted iterative tests at a fixed total power input, adjusting power ratios between heater banks to identify optimal distributions
• Control Flow Optimization: Generated data that informed control flow development, providing key insights into power cycling and heater management
• Data Analysis: Analyzed test results to evaluate effectiveness, tracking normalized temperature differences across various power ratios