An application of fuzzy logic in a washing machine

Date of Publication

1996

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering

Subject Categories

Engineering

College

Gokongwei College of Engineering

Department/Unit

Electronics and Communications Engineering

Abstract/Summary

Artificial intelligence brought about big changes in the lives of human. Expert systems that are implemented as problem solvers neural networks that mimic the human brain. Many systems can be represented by time-varying continuous functions. In an attempt to control these functions, the equations are quantified and each possible case becomes a conditional statement (e.g. if-then). But these systems all too often prove to be cumbersome and inefficient in producing the desired control. Fuzzy logic is therefore an alternative. In this project/thesis, fuzzy logic would be implemented to a washing machine unit. Such a system would (1) set the speed of its induction motor and (2) washing and rinsing time, and (3) prescribe the amount of soap to use. Current units do not have such automation and do not always produce efficient results. The user would have to approximate, using his personal judgement, the input parameters (duration of washing, the amount of soap to use, etc.)

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU07244

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

128 numb. leaves ; Computer print-out.

Keywords

Fuzzy systems; Logic circuits; Digital control systems; Washing-machines; Digital-to-analog converters

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