I designed a two-part shell for the IKEA “Metallisk” kettle and then manufactured it from ASA. The 3D-printed parts have a wall thickness of 3 mm to ensure both sufficient mechanical stability and adequate resistance to the high temperatures encountered when heating water. ASA was chosen for its higher …
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Determination of the Energetic Efficiency of an Insulated Water Kettle Compared to a Non-Insulated Kettle
In this experiment, the thermal efficiency of a conventional kettle using an insulation hood developed and 3D-printed by me with a 20 mm Armaflex insulation is investigated. First, water is heated from room temperature (16 °C) to boiling (100 °C), then allowed to cool over defined time intervals. The temperature profiles and the theoretical energy demand required to …