CLOTHES DRYERBy: Josh Ruoff

Garrick StaffardBen HueyJake Rice

Overview and Goal

• Design a energy efficient clothes dryer, based on the requirements of the Solar Decathlon.

Design Integrated concept of

clothesline and mechanical dryer.

Mechanical component is a dehumidifier.

Transportable

Used indoors or outdoors.

Aesthetically pleasing

Process

Hang clothes on the inside racks provided.

Sun dries clothes when outdoors

Dehumidifier Air intake

Dehumidified Water collected.

Clothes dry

Materials and Cost Dehumidifier - $240.00

710 Watts

Aluminum - $270

Used for central support and legs

Tarp Cover - $20

Used for Covering

Aluminum Tubing - $25

Total Estimated Cost :

$600

Efficiency Typical Dryer: 1800 – 5000 Watts

Our Dryer: 710 Watts Costs per hour at 8.3 cents/kW-h:

Typical dryer – 14.9 cents – 41.5 cents

Our dryer – 5.9 cents

Saves time on ironing

Questions?