Hand-powered Washing Machine for the Developing World

Authors

Chris Bailey, Brigham Young University
Sean Larson, Brigham Young University
Megan Peffer, Brigham Young University
Sarah Ann Skousen, Brigham Young University
Judith Westwood, Brigham Young University
Dr. Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University

Keywords

hand-powered, washing machine, developing world

College

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology

Department

Chemical Engineering

Abstract

Many countries still hand wash all their clothing. The community of the Uros Islands in Peru is no exception. Our goal was to develop a hand powered washing machine that will be useful to and improve the quality of life of the Uru people. The washing machine must be built out of materials that are inexpensive and readily available to the community. It must also be simple enough for the people to perform any necessary repairs. Furthermore, the final washing machine system could be implemented any developing area with similar needs.

Recommended Citation

Bailey, Chris; Larson, Sean; Peffer, Megan; Skousen, Sarah Ann; Westwood, Judith; and Lewis, Dr. Randy (2018) "Hand-powered Washing Machine for the Developing World," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2018: Iss. 1, Article 11.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2018/iss1/11