Title :
A new sensing device for washing machines
Author :
Boscolo, A. ; Stibelli, Sergio
Author_Institution :
Zeltron Inst. Zanussi Per La Ricerca SpA, Compoforida, Italy
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;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
