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Novel Ultra-Low Energy Consumption Ultrasonic Clothes Dryer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory will develop a clothes dryer that is extremely energy efficient and has a load drying time of approximately 20 minutes. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the clothes dryer industry, as well as to achieve 0.4 quads of energy savings.
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Scope
Funded Performer
Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Partners (not funded)
General Electric Appliances
Agreement Total
$880,000
Match Total
$98,000
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Emerging Technologies
Project Manager
Tony Bouza
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
Appliances
Building Type
Single Family,
Multifamily,
Commercial
New or Existing
New
Existing
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
City
Oak Ridge
State
Tennessee