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https://github.com/ldab/esp32_pottery_kiln

ESP32 based Stoneware 1240ºC pottery kiln
https://github.com/ldab/esp32_pottery_kiln

esp32 iot kiln kiln-controller max31855k mqtt ota-update pottery thermocouple webserver

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ESP32 based Stoneware 1240ºC pottery kiln

Host: GitHub
URL: https://github.com/ldab/esp32_pottery_kiln
Owner: ldab
License: mit
Created: 2021-12-14T07:15:02.000Z (almost 3 years ago)
Default Branch: master
Last Pushed: 2022-12-28T09:07:42.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
Last Synced: 2023-03-05T00:12:40.249Z (over 1 year ago)
Topics: esp32, iot, kiln, kiln-controller, max31855k, mqtt, ota-update, pottery, thermocouple, webserver
Language: C++
Homepage:
Size: 31.8 MB
Stars: 2
Watchers: 1
Forks: 0
Open Issues: 0
Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE

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README

        # kiln_controller

Connected electric kiln controller -> esp32, max31855, thermocouple type K, relay, contactor and energy meter. Including Kiln built plans.

[![GitHub version](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/ldab/esp32_pottery_kiln?include_prereleases)](https://github.com/ldab/kiln_controller/releases/latest)

![Build Status](https://github.com/ldab/esp32_pottery_kiln/actions/workflows/workflow.yml/badge.svg)

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 ## TODO

- [ ] Temperature Ramp rate monitor;

- [ ] Cooling monitor;

- [ ] Cool upload progress: https://codepen.io/takaneichinose/pen/jOWXBBd

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## Bil of materials

Description | Price

------------ | -------------

[4x Modules enclosure](https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B07K5X5KZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) | €8.00

[Energy meter with S0 output](https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B083H7NT2R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) | €13.00

[HDR-15 Power Supply](https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B06XWQSJGW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) | €13.00

[12v/16A Relay](https://www.tme.eu/se/en/details/pi85012dc00ld/electromagnetic-relays-sets/relpol/pi85-012dc-00ld/) | €13.00

esp32 | €5.00

max31855 | €10.00

[Type-K thermocouple](https://www.keramik-kraft.com/en/Kiln-Building--Repair/Pyrometry/Thermocouple-Nickel-Typ-K/Thermocouple-Type-K-open-with-flange-l-12cm.html?sel=13) | €50.00

Cables, terminals, etc | €10.00

Total: **€120.00**

## Element calculations

### Element power

* This is determined by the power outlet, i.e `230Vac@16A` -> **3680W**

* Some [resources](https://knifedogs.com/threads/heat-treat-oven-how-to-design-and-calculate-the-heating-elements.21072/) indicate 0.6 - 1.3 W/cm2 of wall -> `Aw = (30.4 * 30.4 * 2) + (30.4 * 34.2 * 4) = 6,007.04 cm2` therefore Element should be between *3604W* and *7800W*.

* [KMT-614](https://skutt.com/products-page/ceramic-kilns/kmt-614/) and [Ecotop 20](https://www.rohde.eu/en/arts-and-crafts/products/toploaders/ecotop-series/ecotop-20) are both ~20L with 2300W element and rated to [Cone 6](https://www.ortonceramic.com/files/2676/File/orton-cone-chart-2016.pdf), aka ~1260°C

### Element size

Using Kanthal D - Other variants were hard to find, Kanthal D can be bought at [eveks.se](https://eveks.se/kategorier/461-kanthal-tr%C3%A5d-01-5mm-v%C3%A4rmekabel-14765-kanthal-d-motst%C3%A5ndstr%C3%A5d-1-100-meter-4066435006815.html)

* 1.6mm -> R = 0.67 Ohms/m

* L = ( 3680 / 16^2 ) / 0.67 = **~21.5m**

### Surface Load

* Accordingly to Kanthal [datasheet](./extras/Kanthal%20handbook.pdf), kiln application should have a Surface Load between 3-9 W/cm2:

`3680 / (2pi x 0.08 x 2150) = **3.4**W/cm2`

* [furnace handbook](./extras/file1359965681_U3423.pdf) page 7 indicates max 2.4W/cm2 @ 1100°C

### Coil Diameter

* In order to avoid deformation on horizontal coils, the coild diameter should stay below 10mm accordingly to:

 

* Therefore let's use a **M8** rod to coil the wire.

### Coil Length

* The internal element perimeter is ~1216mm, if 3x turns are planned, we end up with a **3648mm** coil;

### Coil Pitch

*Coil pitch is normally 2-4 times the wire diameter* [page_79](./extras/Kanthal20handbook.pdf) -> aka 2-4mm

`s = (11.2 - 8) x pi / sqrt((21500 / 3648) ^ 2 - 1) = ~**2mm**`

## Bricks

The kils was build with [JM23](https://www.morganthermalceramics.com/media/4120/ifb-insulation-range-1100-1315-english.pdf) bricks

### Bricks thermal heat loss

![](./pics/old_heat_loss.png)

## PCB

PCB layout and files are found at [](./pcb/) open it with KiCad

![](./pics/pcb.png)

## Known Limitations

* 

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