Stove Use Monitoring
Implement continuous stove usage tracking using sensors for accurate emission reduction quantification
Stove Use Monitors (SUMs) are sensors that track cooking events to verify actual stove usage and prevent stove stacking. A cooking event is recorded when the stove temperature exceeds a defined threshold, providing continuous, objective data about usage patterns.
Key Features
Complete Coverage
Installation required on all active cookstoves unless deviation is justified
Continuous Monitoring
Ongoing measurements with no interruption preferred
Stacking Detection
Track concurrent usage across multiple stoves to prevent double-counting
Data Reliability
Regular collection to prevent data loss when digital transmission isn’t possible
Quick Start
Implementation Requirements
Device Configuration
Seconds between temperature readings (recommended: 1-5 minutes)
Temperature (°C) threshold for cooking event detection
“realtime” | “batch” | “manual”
Data Model
Handling Stove Stacking
Integration with Household Monitoring
Error Handling
Invalid device configuration
Device or stove not found
Data transmission failure
Best Practices
Installation
- Mount sensors securely
- Calibrate temperature thresholds
- Verify signal strength
- Test data transmission
- Document any coverage exceptions
Monitoring
- Check battery levels regularly
- Validate sensor readings
- Monitor data completeness
- Track transmission status
- Verify continuous operation
Data Collection
- Implement backup procedures
- Regular quality checks
- Document collection frequency
- Maintain collection records
- Prevent data loss
Stove Stacking Prevention
- Monitor all household stoves
- Track concurrent usage
- Validate cooking patterns
- Cross-reference data sources
- Document usage anomalies
Next Steps
Installation Guide
Sensor placement and setup
Data Collection
Managing SUM data
Analytics Guide
Usage pattern analysis
Household Integration
Digital twin setup
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