Development and demonstration of energy-conserving drying modifications to textile processes. Part II, Phase III. Final report, December 1, 1978-November 30, 1979
Research was conducted to develop and to expand procedural and engineering modifications to textile drying processes in order to reduce energy requirements. Research was concentrated on: an investigation of the potential of a Machnozzle as a fabric predrying device and a program to optimize textile can drying with respect to energy consumption. Results demonstrated that the Machnozzle can significantly reduce the moisture content in fabric. The energy consumption of the Machnozzle compares favorably with that for steam can drying. An economic analysis of the Machnozzle as a predrying device was made using the Internal Rate of Return. Results showed that the economic feasibility of using the Machnozzle was dependent on the cost of energy and process operating conditions. (MCW)
- Research Organization:
- Georgia Inst. of Tech., Atlanta (USA). School of Textile Engineering
- DOE Contract Number:
- AS05-76CS40081
- OSTI ID:
- 6657987
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/CS/40081-T2
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
NOZZLES
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TEXTILE INDUSTRY
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RESEARCH PROGRAMS
STEAM
EFFICIENCY
INDUSTRY
TESTING
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