STEAMCABIN: A Fuzzy

Logic Controlled Saturated

Steam Cabinet

Bughao, Arjay M.
Delen, Michelle D.
Deomampo, Jonathan D.
Macalinao, Madel I.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents ................................................... 2
Introduction ........................................................... 3
Design Layout......................................................... 4
Hardware Block Diagram ........................................ 5
Schematic Diagram of the System ........................... 5
Fabrication and Assembly ....................................... 6
Functional and Maintenance Flow........................... 7
User Guide ............................................................. 9

Introduction
As one of the features of the modern world in ironing technology, steam is
known for its own gentleness, safeness and efficiency to remove wrinkles of
garments. Garment steaming is not only five times faster than ironing but also
assured not to scorch even the feeblest materials and fabrics.
The proponents developed an innovation
for the steam cabinet ironing. This was
accomplished by developing a system
which automatically controls the
ambient temperature inside the cabinet
in order to attain the suitable steam
temperature for the specific type of
fabric.
Steam cabinet ironing uses the concept of
proper distribution and rationing of steam
thermal energy in de-wrinkling and finishing
garments. The study dealt with the designing
and implementing a fuzzy inference system for
garments steaming process of the system.
STEAMCABIN: A Fuzzy Logic Controlled
Saturated Steam Cabinet is a microcontrollerbased implementation of fuzzy logic control
using actuator and sensor technology used in
temperature control system. Structural
formulation and simulation of fuzzy inference
system is done through the of fuzzy logic
toolbox on Matlab IDE.

Design Layout
The s ys tem des ign wa s ca refully
i nvestigated a nd i nterpreted for the
forma tion of the concrete a nd organized
pl a n. Ma teri als were ca refully s elected
ba s ed on their functionality a nd suitability
for the project. The following components
a nd materials are essential to construct the
s ys tem.
Here a re s ome s pecifications of the
ma terials used:
Angle Bar Metal Frame
Si ze in Inches: 1 x 1 x 1/8
Wei ght per Foot i n Pounds: 0.80
Wei ght 20' Length in Pounds: 16.00
Stainless Steel Pipes
3 Cyl i ndrical pipe s izes
Di a meters: 0.5, 1 a nd 1.5
Polycarbonate Sheet
Temperatures range: -40F to +240F.
Tra ns ition temperature: 147 C
DC Fan
Hi gh Speed
300-500 RPM
Arduino Mega 2560
Mi crocontroller : ATmega 1280
Opera ting Vol tage: 5V
Input Voltage : 7-12V
Di gi tal I/O Pi ns : 54
Analog Input Pins: 16
DC Current per I/O Pi n: 40 mA
DC Current for 3.3V Pi n: 50 mA
Fl a sh Memory : 128 KB
Cl ock Speed
:16 MHz
Thermocouple (Type K)
Ra nge: 95-1260 degrees C
Garment Steamer
Stea m Time: 45-minute continuous steam
Hea ting time: 45-second
Power ra ti ng: 1500 W

Hardware Block Diagram

The material specifications of the system based on the hardware
block diagram consisting of input, logic and output of the system.
Different interfacing devices such as actuator and sensors are included
in the diagram.

Schematic Diagram of the System

The figure shows the schematic diagram of the Steam Cabinet. This
is composed of different components such as Arduino Mega 2560, 20X4
Liquid Crystal Display, Monster Moto Shield, Motor, Thermocouple, Hall
IC, Solid State Relay, Buzzer, Variable Resistor and Push Buttons.

Fabrication and Assembly

(Polycarbonate, Aluminum Pipe and Garment Steamer)
The output of the fabrication and assembly consists of the aluminum
pipe inside the cabinet, walling using polycarbonate sheets, control
panel, and garment steamers

Control Panel
LCD

Arduino Mega

Hall IC

Potentiometers and Push Buttons

Functional and Maintenance Flow

[Ref 1.4] Visual Inspection

Be s ure that the plug is connected to the power s upply.

Check i f the display of the controller i s correct.

[2.1] Visually Inspect for Damage

Be s ure that the display of the LCD is working properly.
Be s ure that the plugs are connected to the outlet.

[2.2] Check Power System

Be s ure that the machine is plugged in a nd turned on.
Check the ci rcuit breaker or the fuse of the sys tem.
Check the power chord.

[2.3] Check Electrical System

Be s ure that the display of the controller is correct.
Check the wiring of the system.
Check for components to be replaced.

[2.4] Check Mechanical System

Check the fittings of hoses under the steam cabinet.
Check for components to be replaced.

USER GUIDE
Procedures for Steaming Garments
1. Check all parts of the steam cabinet before using.
2. Make sure that the water containers in the compartment
are full enough to use in steaming. Input the garments in
the steam cabinet that you wish to de-wrinkle. (minimum
of 4, maximum of 8 garments only)
3. To start steaming, turn on the breaker and the switch in
the control panel.
4. In the control panel, select the start button.
5. Select the type of garments to be de-wrinkled, click the
next button.
6. Select the quantity of garments to be de-wrinkled, click
the next button.
Quantity & Time to Steam per fabric
Type of
Fabrics

Temperature to
Steam

Silk

106C

Nylon

106C

Wool

106C

Cotton

104C

Quantity &
Time to Steam
4 12 minutes
5 14 minutes
6 16 minutes
7 18 minutes
8 20 minutes
4 12 minutes
5 14 minutes
6 16 minutes
7 18 minutes
8 20 minutes
4 12 minutes
5 14 minutes
6 16 minutes
7 18 minutes
8 20 minutes
4 12 minutes
5 14 minutes
6 16 minutes
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Rayon

104C

7 18 minutes
8 20 minutes
4 6 minutes
5 7 minutes
6 8 minutes
7 9 minutes
8 10 minutes

Note: Amount of water every steaming cycle may vary according

to the temperature and quantity of the garments to be steamed.
7. Click again the next button to proceed. Pre-heating will
start as the next button is clicked. Pre-heating will take 15
minutes.
8. After the pre-heating stage, the actual steaming of the
garments inside the cabinet will automatically start. The
temperature inside the cabinet and the rpm of the dc
motor will be displayed in the LCD at the control panel.
The working time and temperature in the cabinet will
depend on the quantity and the type of garments to be dewrinkled.
9. After steaming, 8 minutes of cooling of the inside cabinet
comes next. The actuator (fan) will automatically turn on
to lessen the heat inside the cabinet.
10. Unplug the steam cabinet after using.

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