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Rinsing Processes in Open‐width Washing Machines
Author(s) -
Kroezen A B J,
Linden H J L J,
Wassink J Groot
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of the society of dyers and colourists
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.297
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1478-4408
pISSN - 0037-9859
DOI - 10.1111/j.1478-4408.1986.tb01056.x
Subject(s) - caustic (mathematics) , process engineering , process (computing) , materials science , absorption (acoustics) , pulp and paper industry , computer science , carbon dioxide , environmental science , mechanical engineering , simulation , composite material , chemistry , engineering , mathematics , organic chemistry , mathematical physics , operating system
A simulator is described for rinsing processes carried out on open‐width washing machines. In combination with a theoretical model, a simple method is given for testing rinsing processes. The method has been used to investigate the extraction of caustic soda from a cotton fabric, varying the temperature, fabric velocity and type of fabric. The results were verified by measurements in a commercial open‐width washing machine. The absorption of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the washing water is shown to be important for removing the caustic soda. The method may be used in practical situations to optimise process conditions.