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    A Model-Based Design of an Electric Kettle for Nigerian Households
    (IEEE, 2024-08-15) Nwachukwu Praise; Ibikunle Rotimi; Adekunle Akanni Adeleke; Peter Pelumi Ikubanni; Seun Jesuloluwa; Onyemachukwu Chidindu
    Electric kettles, essential in Nigerian households is the focus of this paper. It aims to develop and analyse discrete-time and continuous-time models using engineering software. First, a Computer-Aided Design (CAD) model is developed, followed by the comprehensive analysis of the steady-state thermal properties of the model using finite element analysis (FEA). Subsequently, a physical model, with three sub-systems, is developed and subjected to simulation. This study examines both models, scrutinizes the effect of alterations in thermal parameters, and conducts a comparative analysis with an actual kettle. The findings, offer valuable insights into the dynamics of the electric kettle and provide intuitive suggestions for enhancing its efficiency and usage.