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Ultrasonic Clothes Dryers

This Ultrasonic Dryer Uses Vibrations to Dry Clothing Instead of Heat

— May 24, 2016 — Tech
A researcher named Ayyoub Momen at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is on a mission to change the way we dry our clothes with his ultrasonic dryer. Instead of blasting fragile garments with heat, this device drys clothing with nothing but vibrations.

Momen came up with the idea for his new dryer after observing how a ultrasonic humidifier works. He decided to apply the same physics to fabric drying and ultimately came up with the concept of an ultrasonic dryer. The machine works by using vibrations to dry clothing while the garments are still cold instead of using heat. While this process requires some energy, it is significantly less energy-intensive than an ordinary dryer. Additionally, the lack of heat means clothing is subjected to less damage and more likely to stay intact in the long run.

With the potential to be three to five times more efficient than an ordinary dryer, the machine may revolutionize the way we do our laundry.
Trend Themes
1. Ultrasonic Clothes Dryers - The use of ultrasonic technology in clothes dryers disrupts traditional heat-based drying methods.
2. Energy-efficient Drying - Utilizing vibrations instead of heat in clothes dryers presents an opportunity for more sustainable and energy-saving laundry practices.
3. Damage-free Fabric Drying - The absence of heat in ultrasonic dryers reduces fabric damage, promoting longer-lasting and intact clothing.
Industry Implications
1. Appliance Manufacturing - Appliance manufacturers can explore the production of ultrasonic clothes dryers as a disruptive innovation in the laundry industry.
2. Sustainable Technology - The development of energy-efficient drying technologies opens up opportunities for the sustainable technology industry to innovate and provide eco-friendly laundry solutions.
3. Textile Manufacturing - Textile manufacturers can align their production processes with ultrasonic drying technology to offer fabric-friendly alternatives and reduce the environmental impact of heat-based drying.
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