Ultrasonic Clothes Dryer Dries Clothes in Half the Time
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 เม.ย. 2017
- Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory are about to change the way that you do laundry. They recently developed an ultrasonic drying concept that uses vibrations instead of heat to dry clothes. This technology is expected to be up to five times more efficient than today’s products and will dry your clothes in half the time.
In about two years, researchers took this basic science concept and recently developed it into a full-scale press dryer and clothes dryer drum - setting the stage for it to one day go to market through partners like General Electric Appliances.
The ultrasonic dryer, which is supported by the Department of Energy’s Building Technologies Office, is expected to cut drying time to about 20 minutes per load - down significantly from the average 50 minutes it currently takes Americans to do their laundry.
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Apparently, they make the vibrations by blasting terrible techno music at the laundry, which dries the clothes and annoys the neighbors. 😁
Come on over we're having a clothes drying party!
LOL
two years later, in 2019 where is this?
4 years, no update I'm aware of.
It would be possible to integrate this into the washing machine, so that the clothes will come out dry.
It would be very wise to replace heat based dryers with this product as fast as possible, The energy savings would increase the wealth and the freedom for the people who use this machine.
Had to mute the sound. I didn't want to hear techno, I wanted to hear the dryer. Thanks, trendies. And I actually like techno.
this WAS terrible haha
That was a demonstration of the prototype
Why does every video of ultrasonic driers have music playing over them and try to summarize why they're better rather than just showing the machine in operation? Can someone please send me a link to a video that only shows the device in operation with the sound of the ultrasonic drier?
dude the transducers are loud! Many of them are insanely loud if the power also has to be high for removing water as fog
If I put one in my house, will my dog move out?
Geez, is that noise they are playing during the video what the ultrasonic dryer actually sounds like? If so no thanks O.o
It's been 3 years. Where is the ultrasonic dryer that I can buy at Walmart?
Neat, I hope the inevitable high cost can be quickly offset by the time and energy saved, drying is the most annoying thing about doing Laundry for our family, although I wonder when the state builds a commercial technology like this, who sells it then?
I would Really like to see this tech put into mini washers for energy effecient apartments and RVs. I believe that is where it will have the most impact. As it stands now, the spin dryer is the only option for most and its absolutely horrible. I would really like to see a couple of DIY's coming out with their own versions of the rig. I mean. Ultrasonics, cymatics, these aren't exactly patentable anyhow. Dept of energy is doing this do decrease energy consumption overall i assume. Please open source and upload more vids!
This could be used for grain and fruit drying!
Great idea. However, for anyone who has used ultrasonic nebulizers... the ports or the "mesh" that vibrates on those things do clog. Performance over time will diminish for sure. I wouldn't recommend buying the first model-year.. That's for sure. Wait 'til they work the bugs out. For those unfamiliar, you can find these same ultrasonic mesh screens for sale on EBay. Just type "Ultrasonic Nebulizer" in the search box and you'll see what I mean. You can buy a bunch of them bulk from China to play with. Eventually minerals will clog these ports (mesh screens). So for folks who live in areas with really hard water should reconsider buying such a device when it becomes available. Found some you can hook up to 5V DC Current to play with, do an EBay Search for "16mm 115KHz". I'm almost certain these guys used the same part in their prototype dryer.
This is one step closer to Star Trek style ultrasonic showers. Awesome!!!
Nikola tesla invented a machine called cold fire, you send a wave of high frequency electricity through your body and it throws off all dead skin and dirt on your body.
Nice technology. I just hope that music isn’t mandatory 😨
Can we please have this now? Or at least the dryer variant? IDK if Americans know this but our washers are super inferior (maybe to keep us hooked on dryers?). In the rest of the world where hang drying is normal, the washing machines are also WAY more advanced. They spin your items at 1600 RPM and the polyester items dry in like half an hour. But drying is a mega drain on energy, and so are washers that fail to spin the clothes to mostly dry status. The best thing about hypersonic dryers is that they would work for high tech textiles that can't be dried. May I see this hit the market soon h🙏
likely something didnt work out and is why its not on the market as of now, this was big news around 2017 and no updates. If it ever does come out it might not be till 2035 ish as it always takes a long time to get new tech like this to pick up, need a company to adopt and invest into the idea. Getting a company into the idea normally isn't easy as they stick with what works and known as taking a risk with new ideas isn't something people like to do.
Interesting, BUT the key question is what's the trade-off(s)?
Is it cost?
Is it something that drives pets nuts because they hear the sound?
Is it how long does this dryer lasts or it has high failure rate?
Is it a type of ultrasonic damage on the cloth?
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Hi Bob Diaz! Thanks so much for watching our video and inquiring about the dryer! Here's a link with more information. We hope it helps!! energy.gov/eere/articles/no-heat-no-problem-ultrasonic-dryer-dries-clothes-half-time
None of those questions is answered by that article.
I checked out the article, BUT you're right, it addresses none of those questions. Oh well, I'll just have to wait and see....
None of your questions are relevant. That mentality only tries to build public distrust and keep humanity stuck in the past.
@@PilotVBall While you may not believe the questions are relevant, they ARE relevant. Many people blindly accept that a new technology is 100% wonderful with NO possibility of a potential problem. In no way am I suggesting that their new technology is no good, BUT I'm smart enough to realize one should not just blindly accept that new is always better. Asking questions is the first step in deciding if this is or is not the correct choice for change.
I'm curious how this dryer compares to a standard heating dryer in effectiveness of killing or removing organisms (bed bugs, etc.)
less id say but honestly i dont know shit haha
Hi BJ Paulsson! Thanks for watching our video and inquiring about the dryer. Here's a link with more information - energy.gov/eere/articles/no-heat-no-problem-ultrasonic-dryer-dries-clothes-half-time. We'll certainly provide more as it comes available to us!
When is it anticipated for this technology to be released on a consumer level?
Hi Dane Myles! Thanks for watching our video and inquiring it! Here's a link with some information about the dryer. Hope it answers your question! energy.gov/eere/articles/no-heat-no-problem-ultrasonic-dryer-dries-clothes-half-time
NEVER. Energy companies will buy the patent and you'll never about this again. Hope I'm wrong though.
Vane Fal as opposed to not selling and spending an arm and a leg for the rest of your life maintaining the patent yourself? Plus no large company will produce your invention if you hold the patent. It's usually pants down and bend over or nothing.
Come to think of it, the phrase "pants down and bend over" and its pictogram should have been on the Pioneer plaque instead of the DaVinci thing. But that's a different discussion altogether...
Obviously someone wants a return on their time and effort. Personally, I would hope to see something I invented come to fruition, especially if I thought it was going to benefit mankind.
It's also obvious with a simple internet search that new and countless cases of information and technology suppression by corporate entities have happened for decades.
The point is that corporate greed has been behind the suppression and that's just wrong.
Patents have also been used to exclude people benefiting from discoveries, such as new drugs.
Hopefully the tide is turning in this regard, and mankind's advancement will prevail over the greed of the past.
www.theguardian.com/business/2016/may/20/oil-company-records-exxon-co2-emission-reduction-patents
How does it do, antiseptic wise? As in killing any remaining bacteria, after the washing process.
Hi Nikolaus Bautista! Thanks for watching our video and inquiring about the dryer! Here's a link with more information. Hope it helps! energy.gov/eere/articles/no-heat-no-problem-ultrasonic-dryer-dries-clothes-half-time
bonus: bumps EDM while it dries.
Could you tell me where to buy this product?
Hi Mathew Benham! Unfortunately, the dryer is not out yet. Here is a link with information on its status - energy.gov/eere/articles/no-heat-no-problem-ultrasonic-dryer-dries-clothes-half-time. Hope it helps!
Sign me up.
Background music sounds very familiar...
Cool idea. Just need to know what side effects these may cause.
Hi Chris Sparks! Thanks for watching our video and inquiring about the dryer! Here's a link with more information. Hope it helps! energy.gov/eere/articles/no-heat-no-problem-ultrasonic-dryer-dries-clothes-half-time
Thank you for that link. I was concerned about any harm the ultrasonics would cause to those around the dryers?
Will the clothes still shrink? I always loved the feeling of my clothes being tight.
buy one size smaller.
I mean why wouldnt you LOL
When does it come to market?
Hi Nony Mouse! Thank you for watching our video and inquiring about the dryer. Here is a link to more information - - energy.gov/eere/articles/no-heat-no-problem-ultrasonic-dryer-dries-clothes-half-time. Hope this helps!
Still waiting.
What if you combined this with a vacuum camber?
Like MORUS? People are saying that one is a scam, though it doesn't use ultrasound.
Just thinking.... why don't they use ultrasonic sound for drying cloths? Will this excist? Did a search et voila…. already on TH-cam. lol Again, there goes my idea's...pfff.
a smart investment
finally, a drier that doesnt emit harmful carbon monoxide gas!!!
why not just use vacuum technology to evaporate the moisture out of the clothes. i would much rather see ultrasonic washing machines.
Some people use ultrasonic cleaners to wash smaller articles of clothing. You can buy them on Amazon.
I’ll stick to my heat pump dryer for now
Dave Debang-bang how do you like your heat pump dryer? In the US, we don’t have many available to buy, and the few available don’t have great reviews
who puts this kind of annoying music.
can anyone ELI5 how this technology is different from household microwaves?
The difference is that ultrasound is an an audio frequency where microwave is an electrical frequency. Microwaves excite (heat) water molecules where as ultrasound vibrates (does not heat) the water molecules. Think of it like drying wet hair. You can either use a blow dryer (microwave - heating) or you can get on your motorcycle and let the wind rush thru it (ultrasound - shaking the water). This is kind of over simplified but I think it the easiest to explain.
DjJtown thank you!
Is this going to torment my dog?
The sound effects accompanying the video is intolerable.
Voted down!
Which idiot chose music that makes this look like a complete scam?
Or... perhaps it is a scam?
Why not produce a video that appeals to our intelligence?
This one is completely ridiculous.
Don't want one of those - far too noisy!!
fake, you can clearly see the wires