DocumentCode
1098155
Title
A new sensing device for washing machines
Author
Boscolo, A. ; Stibelli, Sergio
Author_Institution
Zeltron Inst. Zanussi Per La Ricerca SpA, Compoforida, Italy
Volume
24
Issue
3
fYear
1988
Firstpage
499
Lastpage
502
Abstract
A device is presented that is able to monitor the washing process, turning the washing machine into a closed-loop controlled machine. The device, based on light scattering to detect the different structure of surfactant micelles and emulsions, is able to understand the different situations occurring during the washing and determines when it is over. This creates savings of electric power, detergent, and water
Keywords
closed loop systems; domestic appliances; electric sensing devices; closed-loop controlled machine; detergent; electric power; electric sensing device; washing machines; Condition monitoring; Fabrics; Helium; Home appliances; Light scattering; Optical polarization; Particle beams; Process control; Washing machines; Water pollution;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0093-9994
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/28.2901
Filename
2901
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