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A new termination control method for a clothes drying process in a clothes dryer

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  • Ng, Ah Bing
  • Deng, Shiming

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This paper reports on a study of developing a new termination control method for a clothes dryer, using both mathematical modeling and experimental approaches. Drying models in a constant-rate drying period (CRDP) and a falling-rate drying period (FRDP) were developed, based on well-established drying theory and using a "semi-empirical" approach. Drying experiments with regard to drying of cotton fabrics in different drying environments were carried out. A new termination control method using the equilibrium moisture content in ambient environment as a termination point has been investigated. The effectiveness of this new method has been evaluated by both experimental and modelling approaches. The results of the evaluation have demonstrated that the new method is workable and can help achieve energy saving.

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  • Ng, Ah Bing & Deng, Shiming, 2008. "A new termination control method for a clothes drying process in a clothes dryer," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 85(9), pages 818-829, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:85:y:2008:i:9:p:818-829
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    2. Dupuis, Eric D. & Momen, Ayyoub M. & Patel, Viral K. & Shahab, Shima, 2019. "Electroelastic investigation of drying rate in the direct contact ultrasonic fabric dewatering process," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 235(C), pages 451-462.
    3. Defraeye, Thijs, 2014. "Advanced computational modelling for drying processes – A review," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 131(C), pages 323-344.
    4. El Fil, Bachir & Garimella, Srinivas, 2022. "Energy-efficient gas-fired tumble dryer with adsorption thermal storage," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 239(PA).
    5. Stawreberg, Lena & Nilsson, Lars, 2013. "Potential energy savings made by using a specific control strategy when tumble drying small loads," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 102(C), pages 484-491.
    6. Rathore, N.S. & Panwar, N.L., 2010. "Experimental studies on hemi cylindrical walk-in type solar tunnel dryer for grape drying," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 87(8), pages 2764-2767, August.
    7. Ogonowski, Zbigniew, 2011. "Drying control system for spray booth with optimization of fuel consumption," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 88(5), pages 1586-1595, May.

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