Fully automated fabric cleaning machine using piezoelectric transducer
Date of Publication
2013
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
College
Gokongwei College of Engineering
Department/Unit
Electronics and Communications Engineering
Thesis Adviser
Alexander C. Abad
Defense Panel Chair
Oswald Sapang
Defense Panel Member
Antonette Roque
Roderick Yap
Abstract/Summary
To be sustainable is just one of the many things the world is in constant search at the moment. There is a need to look for alternatives that will be kinder to mother nature. The group proposed the development of study of Prototyping of an ultrasonic test machine for washing fabrics by Basa et. al. for further explore whether the technology can be successfully to be used by all and moreover, discover limitations it can impose.
Basically, the system is a fabric-cleaning machine that only requires water, eliminating the use of detergent. Through the 40 KHz piezoelectric transducers, it is made possible. The machine was able to clean a number of stains but there are also stains that were just lightened. The group characterized the effect of the ultrasonic on cotton, polyester, denim, satin and jersey. These fabrics were not just samples nor patches but clothes that can be worn. They were stained with soy sauce, soil, ink, rust and grease.
To have the machine user-friendly, a control panel was developed. It gave the user the freedom to set the time, determine the load and if it needs double wash. There are solenoid valves installed to have filling and draining automated and as well as a water level indicator to determine whether the tank is filled with desired level, empty or about to overflow. Also, an agitator was implemented to help cleaning the clothes.
In conclusion, the group was able to develop successfully a fabric-cleaning machine using piezoelectric transducers. Characterization on fabric was also done. The implementation of automation through the control panel was also a success.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU18249
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
xvi, 178, 53 unnumbered leaves : illustrations (some colored) ; 28 cm.
Recommended Citation
Acurantes, N. S., Machoron, C. E., Mallabo, R. B., Matibag, J. R., & Miller, M. G. (2013). Fully automated fabric cleaning machine using piezoelectric transducer. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10927
