Journal of Microwave Power and Electromagnetic Energy (JMPEE)
TITLE	Microwave Drying of Clothes [PDF]
AUTHORS	M. Hamid 1991 26 2 107-113
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Abstract This paper presents experimental results using a conventional electric clothes dryer that was modified to heat clothes by microwave power. Furthermore, the exhaust air was dehumidified and its thermal energy was partly recovered and recycled to the heater intake of the dryer. In one particular scheme, the energy consumption and drying time for a typical load were reduced to about 36% and 55% of conventional dryer values, respectively. Although the results are encouraging, further research is needed to conduct multivariable feasibility experiments and to optimize the electrical and non-electrical design of the modified dryer prior to actual development. Key Words: Clothes dryer, Microwave power heating, energy conversion and recycling, Feedback loop, Heat exchanger, Chemical Canister, Moisture levelling.