1. By: Josh Ruoff Garrick Staffard Ben Huey Jake Rice

2. Overview and Goal Design a energy efficient clothes dryer, based on the requirements of the Solar Decathlon.

3.  Integrated concept ofclothesline andmechanical dryer.  Mechanical component isa dehumidifier.  Transportable  Used indoors or outdoors.  Aesthetically pleasing

4.  Hang clothes on theinside racks provided.  Sun dries clothes whenoutdoors  Dehumidifier  Air intake  Dehumidified  Water collected.  Clothes dry

5.  Dehumidifier - $240.00  710 Watts  Aluminum - $270  Used for central supportand legs  Tarp Cover - $20  Used for Covering  Aluminum Tubing - $25 Total Estimated Cost : $600

6.  Typical Dryer: 1800 – 5000 Watts  Our Dryer: 710 Watts  Costs per hour at 8.3 cents/kW-h:  Typical dryer – 14.9 cents – 41.5 cents  Our dryer – 5.9 cents  Saves time on ironing