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Explore the evolution of dryers from ancient methods to modern technology. Discover how our solar dryer works, the project's development stages, test results, improvement suggestions, and the unique selling points that make it a valuable product.
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Thong Dryer • Lottery Ball Mixing Machine • Mouse Exercise Wheel • Time Machine • Solar Dryer
Solar Dryer Roberto Bonce Team Leader: Mike Orn Engineer:
Preview • What is a solar dryer • A brief history • Modern dryer • How our solar dryer works • The making of this project • Test Results • How can we improve • Why would anyone buy our product
A Brief History • Ancient peoples cleaned their clothes by pounding them on rocks and washing the dirt away in local streams • 1797 - The earliest washing "machine" was the scrub board • 1851 - American, James King patented the first washing machine to use a drum • 1858 - Hamilton Smith patented the rotary washing machine • 1908 - The Thor was the first electric-powered washing machine. Introduced in by the Hurley Machine Company of Chicago, Illinois • drum type washng machine with a galvanized tub and an electric motor • 1907 - Maytag Corporation introduced a wooden-tub washing machine • 1911 - Whirlpool Corporation produced electric motor-driven wringer washers. • 1949 - invention of punched card control for washing machines. • 1978 - the first microchip-controlled automatic washing machines were produced
Modern dryer • rotating tumbler • heater • exhaust vent
How our solar dryer works • Atmel 8051 micro-controller
The making of this project Stage 1
The making of this project Stage 1 (Re-do)
The making of this project Stage 2
The making of this project Stage 3
The making of this project Stage 4
How can we improve • Use measuring instrument for accurate measurements • Add control circuit for re-chargeable energy storage • Larger solar panels for faster re-charge • Metallic Black bottom surface • Holes for ventilation
Why would anyone buy our product? • This project deserves an A++ • Can be used as a generator (hamster exercise wheel) • Substitution for a rotisserie oven
Special Thanks to: CSULB IEEE student branch