TY  - JOUR
T1  - Investigation of the Flow Performance of the Diverter Cover in the Dishwasher
AU  - Yıldıran, Vasıf Can
AU  - Yavuz, Fazil Erinc
AU  - Colleonı, Sebastian George
PY  - 2023
DA  - December
DO  - 10.55549/epstem.1411067
JF  - The Eurasia Proceedings of Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics
JO  - EPSTEM
PB  - ISRES Publishing
WT  - DergiPark
SN  - 2602-3199
SP  - 462
EP  - 473
VL  - 26
LA  - en
AB  - Competition remains fierce within the dishwasher industry, mirroring the ongoing rivalry in all household appliance sectors. The influence of fresh regulations and advancements in technology has spurred a multitude of research endeavors. In the context of household dishwashers, it is widely recognized that the primary focal points are centered on washing efficiency, drying capabilities, water consumption, and energy efficiency. The effectiveness of the hydraulic system within the machine plays a pivotal role in determining its washing prowess, water usage, and energy performance. This research focuses on the examination of the geometry of the diverter element's cover within the hydraulic system of a dishwasher. The diverter and its associated cover, crucial components of the hydraulic circuit, underwent a comprehensive analysis utilizing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software. Subsequent to the analysis, efforts were made to enhance their performance, encompassing both experimental and numerical approaches. As a result of optimizing the diverter cover's geometry, a notable reduction of 26 ml in water volume within the reservoir was achieved, along with a substantial improvement in pressure loss, amounting to 20 mbar. Subsequent tests conducted with the improved design showcased a remarkable increase in flow rate, measuring 8.1% at 2400 pump revolutions per minute and 8.9% at 2800 pump revolutions per minute.
KW  - Circulation pump
KW  - Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
KW  - Dishwasher
KW  - Hydraulic
CR  - Ansys. (2010). Ansys fluent user guide. Conansburg: Ansys Inc.
CR  - Batchelor, G. K. (1967). An introduction to fluid dynamics. Cambridge University Press.
CR  - DIN EN 50242/DIN EN 60436:2018-06. (2018) - Electric dishwashers for household use - Methods for measuring the performance (IEC 60436:2004, modified + A1:2009, modified + A2:2012, modified. VDE standarts
UR  - https://doi.org/10.55549/epstem.1411067
L1  - https://dergipark.org.tr/en/download/article-file/3625407
ER  -